While the last of the DHC–3 Otters were built in 1967, the popularity of the “King Beaver” among air taxis in northern latitudes today makes one wonder why only 466 were built.

Alaska is exponentially busier for general aviation in summer months than winter months.

Elwood Schapansky’s last day as a paid pilot was full of mixed emotions.

Looking at photos of bush pilots soaring over pristine wilderness, one might think, How could that person ever have a bad day? But there are reasons why there isn’t a surplus of bush pilots. In three decades of flying in the Alaskan bush, Billy FitzGerald has negotiated his share of fickle weather and mechanical problems.