History of Alaskan Aviation
Have you ever looked real close at the maps of Alaska? The next time you see a map look for the little airplane symbol in every little town and village in Alaska. That symbol indicates an airstrip. That symbol also means that that is were some unfortunate bush pilot crashed and said, "This looks like a good place for an airstrip." In the early days of Alaskan aviation it was not possible to call ahead and determine if a community had a suitable landing strip. The pilot simply flew to the village and looked for a open spot to land. A controlled crash into deep snow usually resulted. Once aviation became routine, the landing strips were refined and smoothed, but those first fliers had to land by the seat of their pants. The tales of Alaska are real, they are bold, and they are tall. However, none is taller and truer then the tales of the Alaskan aviator. Many people have come to Alaska seeking their fortunes in gold or furs or lumber or oil. Many have come to seek the adventure of the great outdoors. The aviator of Alaska came for none of the above. They came because that is what he or she did. A breed unto themselves, their actions have painted a portrait of forward thinking men and women who st
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