Alaska's Bush Pilots

This is a one hour long documentary about the men of the north country, the great Alaskan wilderness and the aircraft they fly. Shot entirely in Alaska by famed outdoor photographer, (The Discovery Channel's "High Risk Photographer...Jim Oltersdorf") this must see movie presents an indepth look at what it is like to be a pilot in one of the most remote places on earth. From scenes of giant Alaskan brown bears to caribou and even a snow-white ermine, nature lovers will delight at the intimate footage of the wild animals that were filmed during production. Alaska's Bush Pilots...The Real Deal". For advanced and autographed HD DVD's of this family show, please refer to the website where it is available for purchase. Click: www.alaskasbushpilots.com Thank you. Jim Oltersdorf Film Productions/Kenai Peninsula/Alaska

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[highriskphoto]

All I can say is you need to come up here to Alaska and go knock on doors. Sounds to me you are headed in the right direction, now take your interest and ambitions and put them into gear. Best of luck to you! There is nothing better than flying in the wilds of Alaska!

[highriskphoto]

ZeKing, I don't work with any schools as there are no "bush pilot" schools anywhere. You have to have about a minimum of at least 500 to 1500 hours logged as a pilot BEFORE almost anyone will bring you aboard. But don't let that spoil your dream. Work at it and down the road, you'll then have the minimum qualifications to be considered. Consider moving to Alaska, get your training from any given flight school here and then you are at least headed in the right direction. Good luck!

[highriskphoto]

Absolutely not! There are a number of facilities that want rather low-time pilots to fly up in Alaska. In that manner, they can train them not to develop bad habits etc. Alaska flying is VERY special and rewarding and for women pilots, you will have a wonderful career! It is what brains and talents you have that makes you a good pilot. Make sure you check out the brand new DVD "Alaska's Bush PilotsThe Real Deal, Commercial Operations". It is made for people like yourself.

[flyncatfish]

I wish there were more videos like this. Most of the guys doing this are not guys with alot of time and money on their hands but rather hard working stiffs that also happen to be damn good sticks.

[highriskphoto]

You're right on target with your comments. I know, some of these guys are my best friends and they work their rears off 16-18 hours a day/7 days a week.

[mitjgreb]

Oh horse Hockey! The bushy pilot era is long past. These guys just fly into remote off airport areas. Anyone could do it with enough time and money.

[highriskphoto]

Thanks for your comment but I would have to disagree with you sir. If your thought was right, then could you explain if this is so easily done with time and money, why is it that Alaska has the highest fatality rate in the entire nation in aviation? Easy? There is nothing "easy" about flying in Alaska. I've been a pilot for 39 years and found some realities along the way. How about you? How long have you been flying and how long have you flown up here in Alaska?

[Catkidd67]

Great Video,I just love planes and Alaska,I been flying in Alaska since i got my drivers license age12 now i am 44 in the states,but alot of confusion in these conments aboutBush Pilots,When i was in Alaska,worked for Alaska #1 avaction safty person,Monte Parish with NEI Fluid Tech.we built,sold avaction refueling product and safty semenors all the timeYes Alska is the leading state for aircraft faulties, but alot if not 50% of them couldhave been avoided,Mechanical,tires,wings and tits=problems

[ccpilot100]

Great video, i am working on my PPL at the moment, my dad runs our family cropdusting business and i plan on taking that over one day, i have always dreamed up learning or being able to fly with bush pilots, is there any pilots that have people working on the ground loading planes or doing anything to help, i would love to spent some time in alaska learning and helping someone out, do you have any recomendations?

[mitjgreb]

@highriskphoto 32 years and if you had been here for 39, you would know the FAA and safety oriented pilots and groups have been trying to get rid of the Bush pilot mentality for years. It was an ERA and I do know some guys that where the real thing. They are the ones that have explained it to me. If you don't like it take if up with them! At their age they won't be around much longer!

[mitjgreb]

@Seria17hri11er

That is because you don't know anyone that was a Bush Pilot.

[zeking0302]

@highriskphoto thank you!

[archer49d]

@mitjgreb I ran into a few guys who said similar things when I was flying out of Bethel, anyway they lasted about a week.

[zeking0302]

@highriskphoto I am also very interested in becoming a bush pilot. I am currently in my last year of school and this would be a dream come true. I would be very greatfull if you could send me a link to one of those facilities. All i need to do now is to come up with some money for a pilots licence.