| Bare metal finish... |
Welcome to Alaskan Winds. A renewed one, in bare metal finish! |
| Starting January 1st 2008, Alaskan Winds is abandoning the virtual
airline model and most of its management routines: roster hours, checkrides
or promotions based on flight time - you won't find them here. Mandatory
flight minimums, we don't have them. But we do
expect a regular participation from everyone and a regular flying activity
from our pilots. |
| Our operations are almost always oriented towards building knowledge
of Alaska and the Wild North; its Spirit, its places, people, traditions
and, of course, bush flying that makes it all possible. At Alaskan
Winds, every other flight simulation subsidiary activity will bend
to this goal. |
| Our pilots strive to fly and share in the pursuit of that knowledge;
we believe that they/you will have fun doing it. Respect
and recognition from our peers after a correct flight is the real promotion
ladder
to climb within the group; no checkrides or accumulated flight
time required for that. Only you, your aircraft and flying skills.
But no
worries, we are here to help you if you feel insecure about it. You
bring the right attitude and we will provide the rest! |
You are welcome to fly your own 'workhorse' -
just remember to stick to realistic bush flying operations on northern
territory: Alaska,
Canada and Russia, for us. When in doubt, research: If your aircraft
is right for Alaska, if it is commonly seen on AK airports, airstrips
or remote shorelines, that aircraft is right for Alaskan Winds.
A Curtiss "Jenny" would be a showstopper at Fairbanks today;
but in 1922 Carl Ben Eielson was making the first regular commercial
flights from Fairbanks to interior mining camps and communities, delivering
supplies, mail, and even passengers in a time frame that cut to hours
what previously would have taken days or weeks! So, if an aircraft
is historically correct in Alaska, that aircraft is also right for
Alaskan Winds. |
