Hats Off

Our hats off to two great men in Alaska aviation.  

Clifford "Cliff" R. Everts 1922-2017

Passed away on December 7, 2017

James Young 1952-2017

Passed away December 27, 2017

There has not been a published obituary as of yet.
*updated 1.29.18*
There is a published obituary for James - click on his name above.

Both of these fine men have a large part to play in the history of aviation in Alaska and each had great strengths as airmen and will be missed. 

Long live their memories across this great land.

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Chinese Takeout

There is no such thing as cheap Chinese takeout in the villages of Alaska.

Instrument Panel DC9

The instrument panel of the DC9's we are currently flying.

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Not Good

The positive... it happened on the ground, before push back, and at the main station.  

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Merry Christmas from Alaska

Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!

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Cook Inlet Morning View

Traffic

Japan Airlines traffic passing over Alaska.

Moon Rise 32,000 Feet

Advantage of the Early Flight

The advantage of the early flight is this sight...

... then the next day...

... and the next day...

... each morning brings a nice sunrise, too bad it includes getting up way before the crack of dawn.

Just Before Sunrise

Aurora Borealis

Birdmen's view of the Northern Lights - the Aurora Borealis

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Evening Flight to Bethel

Photo credit: Carl Kohntopp

Bethel Alaska 11/21/2017

Everts Air Cargo DC9 N932CE

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N451CE Taxi Out PANC

One dark and rainy morning N451CE is on the move.