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Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

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Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

Hi all! I work in Bettles Alaska as an A&P for a part 135 operator. Bettles is a off the road remote village that is a perfect jumping off place for adventures via airplane in the Brooks Range! It’s north of the arctic circle and has just about all the amenities one could need. Fuel, camping, cabins, hotel rooms, beer, and tie downs. Ohh and it’s float accessible also!

So now that you have a mental image. Come join us for the Far North Fly-In 2020 on July 25th at PABT. There will be a flour drop, bbq, and lots of gravel bars to hop. Details can be had on my Facebook event and I can answer questions here as well as over email and phone/text.

Rob Olsen-Drye
303-907-0643
[email protected]

Look forward to seeing you all there!!!
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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

Bettles, love that place. A bit far for me now. Best hot apple pie for hundreds of miles. Bound to fun for all.
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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

Shoot. We are going to be at Airventure this year and will miss the Fly in. One memorable event was the Bettles Bush Bash a few years back. That was an Arctic rager.
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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

That might be a little late. The monsoon starts sometime between the 15th and 20th of July most years. Of course, that puts out the fires and clears out the smoke.....

Have fun, sounds like a good time. Be sure to get the word out in Fairbanks.

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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

Please bump this when it's about six days out. Six months out is way too far off for me. Sounds like good fun.

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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

Would love to come if I can get a grubby hands on an airplane
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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

Hey Rob, Are you planning on putting this on again this year?
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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

It’s on for weekend of July 9 this year.

https://www.popsairservice.com/far-north-fly-in-2021/

Also check out Robs new site for a calendar of all (most?) AK fly-ins as they are scheduled.

https://www.popsairservice.com/events/
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On the calendar. Looking forward to it. And thanks for entering all of the upcoming events on your convenient link. Perfect!
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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

Would love to be there Rob . Hard for me to visit AK without going splitboarding though
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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

Sorry I don’t visit here more often, you would think with all my free time I would.

Thank you Asa for posting the links.

I look forward to doing it again this year and adding a spot landing competition!! The Pinto Bean 2.0 should be there in all her glory as well. Come join the fun!
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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

I'll be on fire contract in Fairbanks.... maybe there will be a fire nearby.... whats the rules for the flour bomb? 800 gals of flour too much?!?!
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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

I should be in the area. Looking forward to it!
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Re: Far North Fly-In, Bettles Alaska

I think 800gallons might be a tad... uhhh excessive. But I would gather your aim is better than most! Last year we did 1# in a paper bag. And 200ft agl. Standard pattern. Xwind on the second day made for interesting drops.

Reichy, come on up anytime, would love to fly with ya.
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