A Break in the Storm
When a break in a massive storm offers the Island Air team a chance to rescue hunters in peril, the pilots must make a tough decision
Summer tourist season brings good business and crazy working hours for the Tanalian Aviation team
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The Final Test
Sudden storm winds threaten a sightseeing flight
Rattled
Veteran pilot Eric Howard flies to the rescue of desperate hunters, only to hear a noise at 3000 feet that no pilot ever wants to hear
No Warning
Peak hunting season on Kodiak means non-stop action for the Island Air crew
The Next Wave
A rookie pilot earns his first flight behind the stick
Lifeline
When high seas prevent a landing, the team uses ingenious techniques to deliver essentials to remote villages across Kodiak
Rough Seas
Rough seas and logistical challenges bring both disappointment and elation to Island Air
Cheer Air
During Christmas, Santa needs a little help from the Island Air crew to deliver presents all over Kodiak
What Could Go Wrong?
Welcome to the world of helicopter charters where expert pilots navigate some of the world's most treacherous airspace
High Stakes
It's a race against time in a dangerous rescue mission, with life and death stakes that put everyone to the ultimate test
Salvage
A salvage mission proves to be much trickier than the pilots anticipated
The Rush
Avalanches threaten the pilots and their snowboarding clients
Freight
The team faces multiple challenges to bring heavy cargo over a lake and mountains
Urban Legend
An underwater salvage mission tests the skills of the pilots
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Land of the Midnight Sun
Summer tourist season brings good business and crazy working hours for the Tanalian Aviation team
On the Glacier
On a glacier, tensions mount between the team and their overly confident clients
About Alaska's Ultimate Bush Pilots
Meet the teams of seasoned pilots who fly across Kodiak Island in Alaska, the world's most treacherous airspace. Severe weather, rugged mountains, and rough seas make the island the most dangerous place to fly in the world. But the conditions don't stop these real-life mavericks, who risk everything to get the job done.
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