Airplanes

Only a very small part of Alaska is accessible by road. To get to the most interesting places, it's necessary to fly or go by boat.

Being a pilot is a big part of Dennis' life. One of our first major adventures together was a 10-day trip through the Brooks Range and down the western coast of Alaska. Our favorite plane is the one we had when we met, a Cessna 172 we flew down through Canada and across the U.S. as part of our world trip (see photo). We sold it to get out of debt, and have had several airplanes since, all of which were too expensive, too small, not powerful enough, etc. We now have another 172 and hopefully it will serve us well. I soloed in the old 172 and the new one feels very familiar and comfortable.

The following stories and adventures are in reverse chronological order, with the most recent on the top of the list. If this is your first time at this site, click the last link and links at the end of each story will guide you through the series in order.

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