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April-June 2025

Gathering brings national speakers to Alaska 

April 8, 2025 |

Tom George, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association  Seminars are a thread that runs through the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering.  In addition to looking at the newest aviation equipment at the trade show, or admiring the aircraft in the static display, a series of seminars are scheduled that cover everything from Seaplane safety to an around-the-world…

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President’s Report

April 8, 2025 |

By Board President, Stephen Ratcliff March 25, 2025  Greetings Airmen’s Members,  I wanted to begin this article with a special welcome to Priscilla Ribic, our new Executive Director for the Alaska Airmen’s Association.  After a national search with the support from Foraker Group, our board is very excited to launch the next chapter with Priscilla…

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NextGen Spotlight  

April 8, 2025 |

By Regan Tunstall  As another successful scholarship season comes to an end, we want to thank all of our donors and applicants who participated for the 2025 scholarship program! We have been very fortunate to continue growing our scholarship funding every year, with the help of our valued contributors. This year we had a total…

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Landing Gear Works

April 8, 2025 |

Titanium Main Landing Gear, Titanium Tail Gear Springs, and all Landing Gear Works products now sold exclusively through McFarlane Aviation!  The Landing Gear Works (TLGW) specializes in the manufacturing of titanium landing gear legs for Cessna 180 and 185 as well as tail gear springs, tailwheel assemblies and landing gear components for various Cessna aircraft.…

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3 Critical Mistakes Pilots Make About Snacking 

April 8, 2025 |

By Kylie Viens Snacking is more than just a way to curb hunger—it’s a key strategy for pilots to maintain focus, energy, and overall health while in the air. Whether you’re flying for fun on a weekend adventure or managing long haul flights as a commercial pilot, the right snacks can help keep your energy…

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Executive Director Report 

April 8, 2025 |

I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Alaska Airmen’s Association. Having officially stepped into this role in March, I want to begin by saying what an incredible honor it is to serve an organization that I’ve long admired—not just as a dedicated pilot, but as a longtime member who truly…

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HOW OUR BRAIN IS WIRED TO FOOL US! 

April 8, 2025 |

By John M. Dahlen  It’s not uncommon for us to get caught fooling ourselves from time to time. But did you know our brain is wired to fool us virtually all of the time? It’s been said that our brain is bombarded with millions of bits of data input every second of every day. When…

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Adventure and Catastrophe

April 8, 2025 |

By Bernie Willis Many of us are about to start flying a whole lot more than we did this past winter.  Those upgrades are finished and the days are long and the temperature is quite nice.  If your lake is still frozen or not you’re about ready to head out for adventure.  Are you set…

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Advocacy With Adam 

April 8, 2025 |

Adam White, Alaska Airmen’s Association Government Affairs  Advocacy With Adam  Adam White, Alaska Airmen’s Association Government Affairs  We continue to work with Federal, State, and local officials on behalf of our members, ensuring Alaska Aviation remains accessible and a viable means of transportation and recreation. The following issues are limited examples of how we work…

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april - june 2024

Gathering brings national speakers to Alaska 

April 8, 2025 |

Tom George, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association  Seminars are a thread that runs through the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering.  In addition to looking at the newest aviation equipment at the trade show, or admiring the aircraft in the static display, a series of seminars are scheduled that cover everything from Seaplane safety to an around-the-world…

Read More

President’s Report

April 8, 2025 |

By Board President, Stephen Ratcliff March 25, 2025  Greetings Airmen’s Members,  I wanted to begin this article with a special welcome to Priscilla Ribic, our new Executive Director for the Alaska Airmen’s Association.  After a national search with the support from Foraker Group, our board is very excited to launch the next chapter with Priscilla…

Read More

NextGen Spotlight  

April 8, 2025 |

By Regan Tunstall  As another successful scholarship season comes to an end, we want to thank all of our donors and applicants who participated for the 2025 scholarship program! We have been very fortunate to continue growing our scholarship funding every year, with the help of our valued contributors. This year we had a total…

Read More

Landing Gear Works

April 8, 2025 |

Titanium Main Landing Gear, Titanium Tail Gear Springs, and all Landing Gear Works products now sold exclusively through McFarlane Aviation!  The Landing Gear Works (TLGW) specializes in the manufacturing of titanium landing gear legs for Cessna 180 and 185 as well as tail gear springs, tailwheel assemblies and landing gear components for various Cessna aircraft.…

Read More

3 Critical Mistakes Pilots Make About Snacking 

April 8, 2025 |

By Kylie Viens Snacking is more than just a way to curb hunger—it’s a key strategy for pilots to maintain focus, energy, and overall health while in the air. Whether you’re flying for fun on a weekend adventure or managing long haul flights as a commercial pilot, the right snacks can help keep your energy…

Read More

Executive Director Report 

April 8, 2025 |

I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Alaska Airmen’s Association. Having officially stepped into this role in March, I want to begin by saying what an incredible honor it is to serve an organization that I’ve long admired—not just as a dedicated pilot, but as a longtime member who truly…

Read More

HOW OUR BRAIN IS WIRED TO FOOL US! 

April 8, 2025 |

By John M. Dahlen  It’s not uncommon for us to get caught fooling ourselves from time to time. But did you know our brain is wired to fool us virtually all of the time? It’s been said that our brain is bombarded with millions of bits of data input every second of every day. When…

Read More

Adventure and Catastrophe

April 8, 2025 |

By Bernie Willis Many of us are about to start flying a whole lot more than we did this past winter.  Those upgrades are finished and the days are long and the temperature is quite nice.  If your lake is still frozen or not you’re about ready to head out for adventure.  Are you set…

Read More

Advocacy With Adam 

April 8, 2025 |

Adam White, Alaska Airmen’s Association Government Affairs  Advocacy With Adam  Adam White, Alaska Airmen’s Association Government Affairs  We continue to work with Federal, State, and local officials on behalf of our members, ensuring Alaska Aviation remains accessible and a viable means of transportation and recreation. The following issues are limited examples of how we work…

Read More