Wheel Ski's are Complex. 61.31 (e)

This is a "Soft Field" landing

The is a beach at Katalla.  Katalla was the first oil field in Alaska.  In addition, It was the original terminus of the Kennecott Railroad near Kayak Island.

Alaska survival kit. 

Mountain Flying in Airframes Alaska newest Cub.

Airframes Alaska just finished N329TA.  Sean and I landed on Sleeping Lady on our second test flight of this great Cub.  N329TA is a 180 HP, wide body Super Cub.  It is the newest rebuild that is available and is For Sale at Airframes Alaska.

Marc McKenna and Catherine McLaughlin soloed this week

Catherine McLaughlin (Cat's dad owns Airframes Alaska) and Marc McKenna (Marc won the Iron Dog in 2012 and 2013) soloed this week.  Cat is getting her Private Pilot training in our Super Cub with a 160 HP engine.  Marc is getting his training in his Cessna 185 on floats.

Andy Friot receives a SES add-on rating in N8977D.  Andy is a navigator in the Air Force.  Andy's C130 was grounded in Anchorage for a couple of days for maintenance.  We gave Andy the training and a check ride during his delay.