- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Voyageur Press; illustrated edition edition (July 21 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0896585891
- ISBN-13: 978-0896585898
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.7 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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- #58 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Travel
- #89 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Alaska
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Product Description
Imagine flying through wildly unpredictable weather conditions and over the unforgiving terrain of the Big Empty, with only yourself to rely on in life and death situations. This type of true grit adventure was a common occurrence for Alaska bush pilot Mort Mason, who encountered numerous white-knuckle situations while honing his skill--and his luck--in a profession that only a handful of pilots have had the stamina to endure. Flying the Alaska Wild is a heart-pounding, edge-of-the-chair collection of fascinating stories about the rough-and-tumble life of an Alaska bush pilot--straight from the pilot’s seat. Recounting thirty years of adventures, skilled storyteller Mason presents tales of his own experiences, and also tells the legendary stories of other old-time bush pilots.
About the Author
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.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Informative but Boring,
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Ce commentaire est de: Flying the Alaska Wild (Hardcover)
What I expected was an exciting adventure story of Mr. Mason's true life experiences in the Alaskan wilderness. What I got was a tutorial on what works best for bush pilots in Alaska along with some homey anecdotes. Boring. Definitely not a keeper.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Exaggerated!,
By Brian O'Sullivan (WA, USA) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: Flying the Alaska Wild (Hardcover)
I wanted to burn this book after the first two chapters. No doubt this guy has flown in the alaskan bush, and some of the tails are rather intriguing; But, judging from his experience on his first solo flight (90 degree xwind at 25+knots), not mention his ability to recover from a spin within a 10 degree heading - all this - with less than 10 hours of flight time!? Seems a bit far fetched to say the least. I don't even think the great Red Baron or Chuck Yeager possessed the skill this chap claims to have.
Steer clear unless you want to use some of this paper for kindling, or enjoy fairy tales!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Living my dreams thru books,
By Vik (the Aloha state) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: Flying the Alaska Wild (Hardcover)
A bush pilot reminisces a life time of seat-of-the-pants flying over the "Big Empty" (Alaska). Flying single engine super cubs, landing on frozen lakes, sand bars, mountain ridges ...makes a couch potato want to get out and go. Writen from a pilots point of view, with lots of pilots lingo. Makes an entertaining read, for wana-bee pilots like me. For those that dream of adventure, the wild places are within the pages of this book.
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