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Alaskan bush pilots have a high-risk, high-reward job. Here's what it's like to fly across the 49th state's unforgiving wilderness.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alaskan bush pilots Chad Smith and Hailey Zirkle.Courtesy of Chad Smith/Hailey Zirkle Alaskan bush pilots are responsible for ...
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There Are No Rules in Bush Flying

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 offers a highly realistic and challenging backcountry bush flying experience, particularly when utilizing specialized add-ons for terrain and aircraft. The author ...
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I flew through the world's toughest airstrips ️

Join bush pilot Matt Dearden as he navigates some of the most extreme airstrips in Papua, Indonesia. This region features challenging flying conditions with: - Runways with 30% uphill gradients - ...

Alaskan bush pilots have a high-risk, high-reward job. Here's what it's like to fly across the 49th state's unforgiving wilderness.

Insider spoke to two Alaskan bush pilots to learn about what it's like to operate in the state's rugged terrain and ...