Flying the Alaska Wild: The Adventures and Misadventures of an Alaska Bush Pilot
"Flying the Alaska Wild" is true grit stuff: a collection of fascinating stories about the rough-and-tumble life of an Alaskan bush pilot--straight from the pilot's seat. Recounting twenty-plus years of adventures, skilled storyteller Mort Mason presents his own death-defying tales, and also tells the legendary stories of other old-time bush pilots.Flying through the wildly unpredictable weather conditions and unforgiving terrain of the Big Empty--where bush pilots find few paved runways, control towers, friendly voices on their silent radios, navigational aids, and few places to drop in for coffee and fuel for their flimsy planes--Mason honed his skill--and his luck--in a profession that just a few have the stamina to endure. Here, he recounts his more memorable flights and the conditions, circumstances, and admitted errors that made them so. For pilots and airplane buffs; Alaska buffs; hunters, guides, and outdoors enthusiasts. About the Author If your going to Alaska or just dreaming about it this is a must read!!! Fantastic Book! Good, not greatProduct Details
Editorial Reviews
Mort Mason has written about Alaska hunting, sport fishing, and back country flying for more than 25 years. Mason flew for 18,000 plus hours in the formidable and unforgiving outback of the Alaska bush country. He and his wife, Peggy, started the successful periodical, "Alaska Outdoors"; he has also written several short stories of the mystery and suspense genre, and articles about the Alaska outback. This is his first book; his next is in progress. Although he's semi-retired, Mason occasionally tows banners along the golden beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Customer Reviews
I have been to Alaska 3 times in the last 10 years as a ground based tourist and am planning a trip up to the "Big Empty" this summer with some friends and wanted to do the sightseeing by air. I am a pilot and wanted to tie in some Alaska float plane and bush flying training into the trip. I wanted to know more about flying in Alaska before I just went out and booked some instruction, so I decided to pick up "Flying the Alaska Wild."
What a great find! The book was filled with great stories about Mort Mason and his trials and tribulations as a Bush Pilot in Alaska. My jaw was on the floor throughout the book. How did Mort survive all of these adventures? Great read! Highly recommend it!
The most amazing thing happened after I read the book. Mort left his email address in the back of the book and I emailed him about my upcoming trip. He gave me all sort of tips about the trip.
Mort is not only a great bush pilot, but also a scholar and a gentleman. I true ambassador to the "Big Empty."
Thanks Mort!
Looking forward to your new book in February.
Oh, wow! This book is fantastic! Mort Mason's personality is hilarious, and he does an amazing job making life as an Alaska bush pilot come to life. He imbues the book with humor and warmth, isn't afraid to make fun of himself, and he leaves the reader with a true understanding of how Alaska and bush flying can become a part of your soul and your identity. He's an amazing writer, a gifted story teller and, apparently, a hell of a pilot as well. His book makes me want to sit down on a wooden swing on the back deck of an Alaska cabin and listen to him tell stories all night long. He gives you good technical info on flying, but it's not dry and it's easy to understand, even for the non-flier (like me). An awesome read!
I enjoyed the book. I'm a flight simulator fan. The book is interesting and only a bit technical. Well written.
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