Alaska Bush Pilots in the Float Country

by Archie Satterfield

The men who brought airplanes to Alaskas Panhandle were a different breed; a little braver than the average pilot and blessed with the particular skills and set of nerves it requires to fly float planes, those Lockheed Vegas made of plywood that were held together by termites holding hands, as well as the sturdy Fairchild 71s and Bellanca Pacemakers.This book was the first one written about these men and their flying machines and it has been a classic since first published in 1969.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Archie Satterfield is the author of several books about Alaska and the Klondike.

Reviews

[Tony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent historical book with many photos and great stories. So many names you've never heard of before, these are people who pioneered float aviation in Alaska. We always hear of pilots like Noel Wein, but these men were here long before, going through incredible hardships. It's a shame many of the men who flew the float country and many who lost their lives, were never made famous.