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I wonder if a guy could make a living repairing airplanes up there?
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Guys... flying to Alaska is just not that big of a deal, either by yourself or in a group, provided you take enough time to deal with the weather. I have flown it 4 times in the last two years and about a dozen times or so overall and I never get tired of the sights,. Just bring a co-pilot along so you can do some of the sightseeing as well.bagarre wrote:Maybe we should try and coordinate a 170 armada to the North.
I have been making that trip to Alaska one or two times a year since 1983, sometimes solo. Next time the opportunity presents itself, I'll give you a call. I have originated several of those trips from Mena over the years, wish I had known.......wing nut wrote:I would just love to get there by any means possible, before I check out. I've been offered twice to go along with customers/friends, but the timing was wrong. When I've had the time, the money was wrong. One of these days.......
Quite a few of them do, and there never seems to be a lack of work either, especially during hunting season.wing nut wrote:............I wonder if a guy could make a living repairing airplanes up there?
Sounds like a good idea to me! If anyone, whether in a group or not, makes the trip, I will be glad to help you plan the trip up and back and also while you're in Alaska. You will not have enough time to see everything no matter how long you have, I have tried very hard since 1983 and haven't seen it all yet.bagarre wrote:Maybe we should try and coordinate a 170 armada to the North.
Hi All.. I've done what Richard suggested, sort of... I flew my 170 to Alaska in the spring of 2012 "for the summer" and finally brought it back south this past September, two and half years later. I've been fortunate to have been able to spend a lot of time in Alaska and really enjoyed having the airplane there.hilltop170 wrote: I have suggested that plan for years and no one so far has done it, that I know of.
Whooo-Hoooo!, ...Richard! Does this mean I can take my under-powered, cruise-propped, panty-waisted red airplane to Alaska even if I didn't vote for you-know-who?hilltop170 wrote:Every village, town, and city in Alaska has at least one state maintained airport with at least a 3000' runway. Most are gravel but well maintained and do not require any special tires or other "bush" mods to safely operate in and out. Many have instrument approaches.
If you are not already proficient in off-airport bush flying, a vacation trip is not the place to start.
,Take the highway, late July / Aug (mosquitoes / salmon / rain)