Aviation History
Alaska Chapter of the 99s is Revitalizing!
The Alaska Chapter of the International Organization of Women Pilots is revitalizing. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and other factors the Chapter has been inactive for a few years. Several of us feel it is time to regroup and renew. We support the International 99s Mission Statement promoting advancement of aviation through education, scholarships, and…
Read MoreCommemorative Air Force Alaska
By Regan Tunstall & Wella Marie Are you interested in learning more about the Alaska warbirds? The Commemorative Air Force Alaska Wing, founded by World War 2 Veteran Colonel Howard “Mike” Hunt, strives to uphold their mission of restoring and preserving combat aircraft in the US. Col. Hunt started the Alaska chapter in the late…
Read MoreObvious and Logical- The Ice-Cold Case of N1812H
By Jim Gibertoni by Joan Skilbred On October 16, 1972, a Pan Alaska Airways, Ltd. flight from Anchorage to Juneau, Alaska failed to make its destination and was never seen or heard from again. The plane N1812H, a twin-engine Cessna 310C, was owned by Pan Alaska Airways LLC. The pilot was Don Jonz from Fairbanks,…
Read MoreA Role for Rules
By Bernie Willis A highly experienced, respected and accomplished European aviator said to me, “Rules are for fools, but a guide for wise men.” Contemplating his statement my mind bounced like a ball in a hand ball court. Try following these thoughts! Now, rules are for our safety. When followed we stay within safe guidelines.…
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