National Aviation Week begins Aug. 19, recognizing the achievements that have simplified long-distance travel.
begins Aug. 19, recognizing the achievements that have simplified long-distance travel.
Aviation history is full of exciting endeavors and exploration. But in Alaska, it’s more of a necessity than a perk. Currently, the airline industry desperately needs pilots, and Alaska is no exception. “Less than 5% of Alaska is accessible by roadway so aircraft really are the only way to get to some of the smaller villages and hamlets that are located away from the three major cities of Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau,” Garner says.Tailwheel courses: The Tailwheel Program is not as common in the Lower 48, however, a lot of general aviation airplanes in Alaska are tailwheel aircraft.
Pinch Hitter course: This course teaches non-pilots how to handle a potential emergency where the pilot becomes incapacitated. During the spring 2022 semester, non-pilots went through a two-day course with a certified flight instructor and flew a flight simulator to deal with emergency scenarios.
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