Tag Archives: Alaska
Flying Grids Over Unfamiliar Terrain
I’m currently training to become a Mission Pilot with the Alaska Civil Air Patrol. Essentially, they’re the ones who fly the planes during search and rescue missions, and since the entire crew depends on them for the safety of the … Continue reading
Posted in cross country, General Aviation
Tagged Alaska, Cessna 172S, cross country, Skwentna
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Grass runways instead of gravel in Alaska?
The University of Fairbanks is recommending that private airports in Alaska plant grass instead of spreading gravel for runways. The main reason is that pilots spend a great deal of money each year repairing gravel dings to their aircraft and … Continue reading
Posted in General Aviation
Tagged airplane damage, Alaska, grass runways, gravel strip
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