Alaska's Bush Planes

By Ned Rozell

Book Overview

It is no wonder that the Bush plane is an icon of the Last Frontier. Alaska has approximately six times as many pilots and fourteen times as many airplanes per capita as the rest of the United States. The Bush plane is a critical method of transportation for supplies and passengers in this vast state as well as a spectacular way to tour the majestic landscape. A perfect choice for Alaskan visitors and aviation enthusiasts, ALASKA'S BUSH PLANES is loaded with stunning photos by Alaska's best-known landscape photographers. Images include float, ski wheel, and amphibian planes, along with information on the challenging weather conditions that pilots face, the types of cargo and missions they fly, and their destinations. Extended captions provide technical information on various aircraft and how they perform in Alaska's widely diverse terrains and climate zones, while an introductory essay covers the beginnings of aviation in Alaska.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882405861
• ISBN13: 9780882405865
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great book, great photos

Beautiful photos make this a must-keep book. Alaska is a beautiful state and the airplanes which make travel practical throughout this rugged part of the world. Many of these aircraft are rarely seen in the lower 48 so this is definitely an opportunity to to see some of these classic machines. The only thing that could have been better is if the book was bigger!

Alaska Bush Planes Review

Great product. We saw the book at Natron Air in Alaska and decided to buy it. Love the pictures and gave the book to a Flying Farmer.

Alaska's Bushplanes

Purchased for my brother in law who is heavily into beaver aircraft and he loved it. Great pictures lots of informative information. Very well presented