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There are no bush pilots anymore. They are disappearing at the rate
similar to that of WWII vets. To compare any modern day pilot to those who pioneered Alaskan aviation does a dis-service to those who
came and braved all to provide services, mail and convenience to rural Alaska for little financial gain. Todays " bush pilots" are here mainly to build time so they can get an airline job. Not all, but most. I was born and raised in Alaska and have worked in the guide business and Part 135 aviation since 1988. No offense intended towards anyone. There are some guys out there that rival true bush pilots in spirit, ambition and personality, but it is just not the same game anymore. As a  single pilot in a single engine aircraft,
don't plan on getting rich and don't quite your other job! You will
probably be able to pay your bills and get by though.

Message Thread:

• Bush Pilot glacierghosthunter Mar 24 2004
  • Bush Pilots - Yes Phil Mar 25 2004
    • 200' long? hunter1 Mar 25 2004
  • learning time martentrapper Mar 25 2004
    • 200' strips Kodiman Mar 25 2004
      • an old saying martentrapper Mar 25 2004
  • bushpilots JCR Mar 24 2004
    • No more Bush Pilots? Kodiman Mar 25 2004
      • pilots JCR Mar 25 2004
        • Plent y of bush flyers!!! Brian Richardson Mar 25 2004
        • Flying in AK laketrout Mar 25 2004