Arctic Bush Pilot: From Navy Combat to Flying Alaska's Northern Wilderness

by Jim Rearden, James "Andy" Anderson

Overview

Backed by Wien Airlines, former Navy combat pilot "Andy" Anderson pioneered post-World War II bush service to Alaska's vast Koyokuk River region serving miners, Natives, sportsmen, geologists, adventurers, and assorted bush rats.

He flew mining equipment, gold, live wolves and sled dogs, you name it -- anything needed for life in the bush. He sweated out dozens of dangerous medical-emergency flights, "always at night and in terrible storms."

Illustrated with 50 historical photos and co-authored by one of Alaska's most popular writers, ARCTIC BUSH PILOT is an exciting and sometimes nostalgic account of a pioneer pilot and his special place in Alaska aviation history.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940151150507
Publisher:	Epicenter Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/25/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	496,940
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

James "Andy" Anderson retired to Pennsylvania before his death in 2007.

A 50-year resident of Alaska, Jim Rearden has written 17 books and more than 500 magazine articles, mostly about Alaska. He was named Alaska's Historian of the Year in 1999. He lives in Soldotna, Alaska.

Editorial Reviews

"I've never read a book that so skillfully puts the reader into a bush pilot's head and so compellingly captures the drama, adventure, and misadventure of Arctic flying."

Flyer magazine - Cliff Cernick

"I'd have died of pneumonia one winter if Andy Anderson hadn't flown me from Huslia to the Tanana Hospital in rotten weather."

Galena, Alaska - Sidney Huntington

"There are both amusing and heartbreaking anecdotes, and never a dull moment. This book captures the essence of Alaska and the reader's imagination. This is recommended reading material for all aviation enthusiasts--especially for those who dream of experiencing the challenges of a bush pilot."

Private Pilot magazine - Judy Whitson