Alaska Wing Men

Name: Alaska Wing Men
Genre: Adventure, Nature

TV Series2011 – 20121h2 seasons · 13 episodes

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Airplanes are the lifeblood of Alaska, transporting critical supplies and rescuing the lost and injured in areas where roads don't reach. But violent weather and extreme terrain make these the most dangerous skies in the country, and bush pilots often go beyond the call of duty to get the job done. Alaska Wing Men goes inside this perilous profession to witness firsthand the risks they face.

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E1Suicide Sled RaceJan 2, 2012 · 1h · Alaska Wing Men face violent weather and extreme terrain as they transport critical supplies and rescue the lost and injured in areas where roads don't reach.Not rated yet

E2Ski Chopper DaredevilsJan 9, 2012 · 1h · Helicopter pilot Dustin Carroll drops pro skiers atop mountains for a movie they're filming on the extreme slopes of Alaska. Meanwhile, another pilot helps a young Texan find a remote spot to propose to his girlfriend.Not rated yet

E3Sky FishingJan 20, 2012 · 1h · When sac roe herring season presents the opportunity to make more than one million dollars in just a few hours, some captains hire pilots to spot the fish from the sky and point the boats in the right direction.Not rated yet

E4Grizzly 911Jan 27, 2012 · 1h · A 911 call from a bear hunter on Alaska's remote Kodiak Island sends pilot Keller Wattum out into some rough weather. The hunter is safe, but needs help transporting his prize kill: a massive Kodiak brown bear.Not rated yet

E5Convict on BoardFeb 3, 2012 · 1h · Small Alaskan towns like Noorvik face challenges when it comes to overcrowded prison cells, so pilot Zaz Staheli must transport an intoxicated female prisoner to the nearest jail.Not rated yet

E6Escape from Bear IslandFeb 10, 2012 · 1h · The untamed wilderness of Alaska can be as dangerous as it is exciting. Though weather is often an obstacle, it's not the only danger. So Don Lee teaches his student the finer points of gunplay and how to shoot and kill a charging bear.Not rated yet

E7Deadly DescentFeb 17, 2012 · 1h · Keller Wattum is the "eye in the sky" for a fishing vessel in Kodiak Island's annual herring run. And in Juneau, chopper pilot Dustin Carroll is responsible for getting technicians to the cell towers to find a problem - 4,000 ft. up in the mountains.Not rated yet

E8High Voltage HazardMar 2, 2012 · 1h · In Juneau, Dustin Carroll and Jag Garrard are flying support for the local power company. They must reconfigure a nearly 50-mile chain of power lines running through the mountains that has been damaged by avalanches in recent years.Not rated yet

E9Fire FightMar 9, 2012 · 1h · In Haines, Drake's apprentice suggests a scouting flight to new undiscovered mountain locations. Outside of Juneau, Dustin Caroll battles a forest fire that threatens the homes of nearby residents and the nesting grounds for a group of Bald Eagles.Not rated yet

E10Man DownMar 16, 2012 · 1h · Ryan McCue transports supplies and personnel to a desolate mining site on Prince of Wales Island when bad weather forces him to weigh the risks of a forced landing. Meanwhile, Don Lee helps a group rebuild a Cherokee Six airplane from the 60's.Not rated yet

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Premiered: January 10, 2011
Ended: March 16, 2012
Status: Ended
Network: National Geographic
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
TVmaze ID: 3469