September 30, 2018, issue of 'AOPA Travel Pilot'

Alaskan adventure: Flying to or in Alaska is on many pilots' bucket lists. In this first of a two-part series of AOPA Travel Pilot, we share exciting flights and offer tips from pilots who've flown there to help you plan your next great escape.

September 30, 2018 VOL 1, ISSUE 14

Explore the world from the airport out.

Trip of a lifetime: Flying the Trench

Denali National Park, Alaska

Eight tips for touring Denali National Park

The sheer, snow-dotted slopes of the Alaska Range are truly cinematic. Fly yourself around them to live your own movie.

Brooks Range, Alaska

Venture north of the Arctic Circle

Flying over sprawling tundra and around towering mountains to the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve treats the eyes at every turn.

Talkeetna, Alaska

Gravel bars: A pilot's escape

Enjoy a slice of solitude on a remote gravel bar to fish, cook out, or camp—and experience why gravel-bar hopping is a fun pastime for backcountry pilots.

Stunning photos from the Last Frontier

In a state where airplanes are used like minivans to reach vast areas accessible only by air, we capture some spectacular sights of Alaska.

VIEW PHOTOS

Three routes to Alaska

Learn the pros and cons of the three route options pilots have for flying from the Lower 48 to Alaska: the Coast, the Trench, and the Highway.

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Plan your trip

Step-by-step tips from AOPA's experts will help you prepare to fly to and in Alaska safely, making a dream adventure come true.

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Challenging Lake Clark Pass

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Our goal at AOPA is to inspire you to embark on fascinating adventures, using general aviation airplanes as your magic carpet. We not only provide you with the photos, stories, and videos to get you dreaming, but we also offer you the right tools and member discounts to help make those plans a reality.

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Jim Moore
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