Backcountry Pilot

A rookie commercial pilot in Alaska takes on her first aircraft ferry job to the Lower 48, and has the adventure of a lifetime.

A hunting guide and outfitter reflects on the philosophy of his mountain float flying career thus far, including choice of aircraft, and techniques for balancing pressure and decision making in the challenging environment of British Columbia's north coast.

Canadian pilot Matt Wall was tired of fighting for a spot on crowded road-access B.C. lakes. Today he's fully realized the utility of the float plane and the magic of family adventures to places few others can go.