Alaska's Ultimate Bush Pilots
Thousands of outdoor adventure seekers flock to Kodiak Island to experience the wilds of Alaska through hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing expeditions, and Island Air Service makes those once-in-a-lifetime quests a reality. Flying in fog, rain, snow or sleet and moving outdoorsmen, locals, supplies and materials to the farthest corners of the island, It's all in a day's run for a Kodiak bush pilot and the staff and crew of Island Air.
- 2015-2016
- 2 seasons
- Reality
Thousands of outdoor adventure seekers flock to Kodiak Island to experience the wilds of Alaska through hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing expeditions, and Island Air Service makes those once-in-a-lifetime quests a reality. Flying in fog, rain, snow or sleet and moving outdoorsmen, locals, supplies and materials to the farthest corners of the island, It's all in a day's run for a Kodiak bush pilot and the staff and crew of Island Air.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Meet Island Air
Mon, Mar 30, 2015 22 mins
Alaskan bush pilots risk everything to save hunters struggling to stay alive in a remote area of Kodiak.
Episode 2
Fight or Flight
Mon, Apr 6, 2015 22 mins
While on a routine sightseeing flight, a massive storm has the pilots fighting to keep their passengers safe.
Episode 3
Deadman's Survival
Mon, Apr 13, 2015 22 mins
Island Air battles time and the elements, to rescue a group trapped in Deadman's Bay.
Episode 4
Desperate Times
Mon, Apr 20, 2015 22 mins
Island Air drops off a group of desperate hunters in the heart of the bush as a deep freeze hits Kodiak.
Episode 5
Risky Business
Mon, Apr 27, 2015 22 mins
Pilot Peter Rosendahl combats gail force wind and choppy seas while taxiing a group of hunters to a floating lodge.
Episode 6
Training Day
Mon, May 4, 2015
Pete is trained how to use the onboard camera hatch for mail parcel drops. Other pilots discuss medical evacuations and vital supply deliveries.
Episode 7
Surf's Up
Mon, May 11, 2015 22 mins
Rough seas have a couple of surfers turning to Island Air for an adventure of a life time.
Episode 8
Closing Time
Mon, May 18, 2015 22 mins
An unexpected storm leaves Island Air struggling to pull their planes for mandatory maintenance.