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BECOMING A LICENSED PILOT LIVING IN RURAL ALASKA
By John M. Dahlen Caelyn and Christina Wise became two of Alaska’s newest licensed pilots this summer! These remarkable twins, who are both NextGen members of the Alaska Airmen’s Association, represent all that’s good about our next generation of pilots and world leaders. They are well-educated via homeschool by their Mom, Lorna; exceptionally thoughtful and…
Read MoreMagnets, Electricity You and Me.
By Bernie Willis Some days I wish magnetism was as simple as moving metal filings around on a piece of paper with a magnet underneath. But if it were simple we wouldn’t have radios, lights, LED’s, cars, trucks or airplanes, just sail boats lost at sea out of sight of land. Our understanding of magnetism…
Read MoreTools to Navigate the Fire Season in Alaska
Tom George, AOPA Alaska Regional Manager We are now firmly into the wildfire season in parts of Alaska. As the snow goes away, and the landscape dries out, smoke will invariably follow. As aviators, this means it is time to watch out for active fire fighting operations, as well as considering the potential impact of…
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