The airline group also acquired arctic circle air service, a local cargo airline, in 2010. Worldwide distance calculator with air line, route planner, travel duration and flight distances. Jan 16, 2011 10 part series on discovery channel started 11411, flying wild alaska. Flying wild alaska is a documentary television series that aired on discovery channel in 2011 and 2012 the show features the tweto family from unalakleet, alaska who run the alaska airline era alaska. As fans now know, thats it for flying wild alaska after three years of showing fans what life is like in unalakleet, running the largest regional airline in alaska, the tweto family said goodbye to life on the small screen and, perhaps, era alaska, as well. Today we had the distinct honor of interviewing era airlines captain and cohost of the discovery channels flying wild alaska show, john ponts. Dec 03, 20 flying wild alaska cessna 208 caravan in fatal crash. Buy or rent flying wild alaska movie now family video javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. In the series finale, after 30 years of running era alaska, jim tweto sets his eye on a new path. Operating their familyrun airline, era alaska, they battle unforgiving alaska weather and terrain to transport lifes necessities to one of the most remote and extreme regions of america. Era alaska was recently featured on discovery channels 2011 series, flying wild alaska. Flying wild alaska follows the unconventional tweto family that rules alaska s most dangerous skies. Some of the media you are attempting to download are from networks that limit downloads to 5 per day. The show also features other segments from their bases in utqiagvik, deadhorse, and other places.
Buy or rent flying wild alaska movie now family video. Scary black crows flying halloween 2011 a wild time films presentation. Flying wild alaska tv series 2011 release info imdb. The adventures and misadventures of an alaska bush pilot.
Watch full episodes, get behind the scenes, meet the cast, and much more. Meet the unconventional family that rules alaskas most dangerous skies in the new 10part series flying wild alaska, premiering on discovery channel fridays at 9 pm ep, beginning january 14, 2011. North america era aviation fatal turboprop crash west alsaka an era aviation cessna 208 went down near st. In 2010 the companies were rebranded to operate as era alaska. With jim tweto, ferno tweto, ayla tweto, ariel tweto. The show i wish i had skipped was the one on the explosives and the russian airspace drama. Breaking news discovery channel greenlights second seasons.
In the wildest regions of northern alaska, the only way in and the only way out is by bush plane. Its about the tweto family who run an airline called era alaska out of its headquarters in unalakleet, alaska. Watch flying wild alaska season 1 prime video amazon uk. Watch full episodes of flying wild alaska and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. After you create your account, youll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new postsday with fewer ads. Theres also a lot of educational information to be gleaned from the show. Distance germany alaska air line, driving route, midpoint. With no freeway system for hundreds of miles, era alaska is the lifeline for the isolated rural inhabitants of the bering sea. Follows the unconventional tweto family that rules alaska s most dangerous skies. Flying wild alaskas ariel tweto air time video dailymotion. Flying wild alaska dvd2 disc10 episodes the tweto family rules alaskas most dangerous skies. Hi all,watched the opening episode on the discovery channel last friday night and it was surprizingly well done.
Meet the unconventional family that rules alaskas most dangerous skies in the new 10part series flying wild alaska, premiering on discovery. At the time, ponts was traveling to germany for vacation but not before agreeing to come on the show and talk. Ive only spent a week flying there but it was time spent on some revenue flights as well as float training in some pretty remote country. Sep 30, 2016 ariel tweto, one of the stars of flying wild alaska, the discovery channels popular series about bush pilots, made her late night debut wednesday on the late, late show with craig ferguson. Flying wild alaska follows the tweto family that rules alaska s most dangerous skies. Catch the premiere of an all new season of flying wild alaska friday, october 28, 2011 at 10pm ep on discovery. Flying wild alaska airs fridays at 9 pm etpt starting january 14. Flying wild alaska cessna 208 caravan in fatal crash. Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora. Jim attempts a risky landing on a frozen river near a western alaskan village desperate for fresh supplies after weathering 2 months of frozen darkness, and sarahs flight to rescue a villager lost in a storm turns into a battle for her own survival in this season of flying wild alaska. This exciting reality series keeps the complications coming for the tweto family. Ariel twetos latenight interview anchorage daily news. Jan 14, 2011 flying wild alaska is a reality television show that depicts the daily lives of pilots that own and operate a family business of transporting goods, services and people into and out of the most remote parts of the state of alaska to show accurately depicts the conditions of flying in one of the most dangerous environments in the world each episode has segments from the air bases and airports. Era aviation fatal turboprop crash west alsaka pprune forums.
In a chance encounter in late 2012 cohost carl valeri bumped into ponts at the newark liberty international airport in newark, nj which lead to this interview opportunity. Shows the distance in kilometres between germany and alaska and displays the route on an interactive map. The series continues to chronicle how the tweto family husband and wife jim and ferno, and their daughters ariel pictured above and ayla provide the only lifeline to the small, isolated communities of northern alaska via their regional airline, era alaska. Meet the unconventional tweto family that rules alaska s most dangerous skies. Discovery channels flying wild alaska will return for season 3 starting june 8, airing fridays at 10pm etpt. Theres a lot of crappola for sure but the dangers of flying there i believe. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Smac039 behind the scenes of flying wild alaska with john ponts. Flying wild alaska soundtrack from 2011, composed by various artists.
Flying wild alaska trick or tweto tv episode 2011 imdb. Flying wild alaska deep freeze anchorage daily news. As winter sets in in earnest across southwest alaska, this weeks episode of flying wild alaska returns to business as usual, spotlighting the effects of climate change on low lying alaska. With no freeway system for hundreds of miles, era alaska is the lifeline for the isolated rural inhabitants of the bering sea coastline. Operating their familyrun airline, era alaska, they are the lifeline for the isolated. It was the flying that drew me at first, because the stickandrudder challenges. According to her college newspaper, her goal in life is to have her own tv show.
Flying wild alaska dvd2 disc10 episodes the tweto family rules alaska s most dangerous skies. The biggest snowstorm of the season hits, shutting down all of western alaska and leaving several era pilots up in the air. Flying wild alaska general flightaware discussions. And then i hope we were able to get people excited about aviation. With no freeway system for hundreds of miles, era alaska is the lifeline for. Its a world of dangerous weather, harsh conditions and small communities bonded by native. Flying wild alaska follows the tweto family that rules alaskas most dangerous skies. Im really happy that they are doing a second season and cant wait to see what makes it to tv. Ariel tweto, one of the stars of flying wild alaska, the discovery channels popular series about bush pilots, made her late night debut wednesday on the late, late show with craig ferguson. Imagine flying through wildly unpredictable weather condition. After three seasons of flying wild alaska, earning her private pilot certificate, and going through some serious stall training with mzeroa, ariel tweto is still excited to explore her love for spending time in the air.
Meet the unconventional tweto family that rules alaskas most dangerous skies. Flying wild alaska is a reality television show that depicts the daily lives of pilots that own and operate a family business of transporting goods, services and people into and out of the most remote parts of the state of alaska to show accurately depicts the conditions of flying in one of the most dangerous environments in the world each episode has segments from the air bases and airports. They must battle the alaska weather and rugged terrain in order to deliver packages to some of the most dangerous areas of alaska. A dangerous frozen river landing leaves jim and ferno skating on thin ice, while ariels flying lessons end in disaster. Follows the unconventional tweto family that rules alaskas most dangerous skies. Flying wild alaska debuts as highestrated new series. We tried to make it as honest as possible and actually show the real alaska, including the bad things about it, says tweto, who turns 28 this year. The adventures and misadventures of an alaska bush pilot mason, mort d.
Flying wild alaska focused on the tweto familys role in their aviation company, then known as era alaska. Operating their familyrun airline, era alaska, they battle unforgiving alaskan weather and terrain to transpor t lifes necessities to one of the most remote and extreme regions of america. Flying wild alaska is a documentary television series that aired on discovery channel in 2011 and 2012. Revealed by the discovery channel, every friday night at 8 p. For anyone interested in flying, culture, science, geography, and just people, this is a mustsee series. Halloween in alaska brings vicious crosswinds that wreak havoc on eras small planes.
Reality show that follows the lives of the unconventional tweto family from alaska. Operating their familyrun airline, era alaska, they are the lifeline for the isolated rural inhabitants of the. The show features the tweto family from unalakleet. A hit flying wild alaska and suicide, more reality. Jan 24, 2011 6 responses to a hit flying wild alaska and suicide, more reality. Dec 23, 2010 flying wild alaska airs fridays at 9 pm etpt starting january 14. After flying wild alaska, whats ariel tweto been up to. As soon as i saw this episode i immediately facebooked my lower 48 friends and family and said this is the real alaska. Flying wild alaska cessna 208 caravan in fatal crash flying. Discovery is treating flying wild alaska as another completed series and has not released a statement about the show being canned. Operating their familyrun airline, era alaska, they battle unforgiving alaskan weather and terrain to transport lifes necessities to one of the most remote and extreme regions of america. Jul 07, 2016 as winter sets in in earnest across southwest alaska, this weeks episode of flying wild alaska returns to business as usual, spotlighting the effects of climate change on low lying alaska. Jan 15, 2011 according to her college newspaper, her goal in life is to have her own tv show. The show features the tweto family from unalakleet, alaska who run the alaska airline era alaska.
Oct 25, 2011 catch the premiere of an all new season of flying wild alaska friday, october 28, 2011 at 10pm ep on discovery. Aug 19, 2015 after flying wild alaska, whats ariel tweto been up to. The show also features other segments from their bases in barrow, deadhorse, and other places. Smac039 behind the scenes of flying wild alaska with john.
Alaska and flying wild alaska the series have averaged more than 3 million and 2 million viewers per premiere. From flying hunters and fishermen into the back country to hauling freight into places that are cut off from civilisation for 78 months of the year. Doug loses all avionics while flying over the north slope. Flying wild alaska tv series 2011 flying wild alaska. Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members its free and quick. Flying wild alaska new series januaray 14, 2011 youtube. Smac039 behind the scenes of flying wild alaska with john ponts part 1. She is a coproducer and cast herself as this ditzy teenager when in fact she is 25, has a communications degree or is about to get it and hasnt worked on the family farm for 6 years. From broken down airplanes to fuel shortages and scary back country landings, flying wild alaska offers fastpaced entertainment thats appropriate, and interesting, for a range of ages.