Trying to fly in AK

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Aggie Jurist
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I know this is a reach, but we are headed to Alaska next week. I'm a pilot and would love to sit right-seat with a bush pilot during our stop in Ketchikan. Has anyone here done anything similar?
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Potcake
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You posted this on GB. Minimum 20 bush pilot jokes.
Know Your Enemy
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I'm a bush pilot for your mom.
Not a Bot
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I don't have any specific info but I know there's a ton of small companies and pilots who do those flights. May be just a matter of calling around.
Potcake
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My favorite Alaskan bush pilot.
Pro Sandy
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Not in Ketchikan, but Talkeetna. Flew with K2. As we boarded, the pilot said "anyone want to ride up front?" so I took it.





So totally doable.
213 Grove
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Did the same. Was awesome

Pro Sandy
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We didn't get to land, bad weather. But saw Denali for about 10 seconds
aglaohfour
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I did that flight with K2 as well. Had the kiddo with me, so I couldn't sit up front. It was an incredible experience! We had a super clear day so we saw Denali, Foraker, and Hunter all at the same time.




maroon barchetta
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birdman
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There are plenty of pilots that will probably let you ride along with them. Just start asking around at the airport. Most of those guys are close to weight capacity on most flights, so you could get booted.

And 99% of them will insist that you ride up front.
malenurse
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Flying right seat on K2

The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But, it's still on the list.
Milwaukees Best Light
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When I was younger, bush pilot was pretty much the only option. Then came along the landing strip, and it was nice. Nowadays, it is all smooth tarmac, and it is great. What a time to be alive.
malenurse
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The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But, it's still on the list.
Sponge
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Bring along Anthony Hopkins just in case. But definitely not Alec Baldwin.
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