Flying Wild Alaska

2011•2 series

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You might say the Tweto family business has taken off, despite the sometimes unforgiving conditions in which it operates. The Twetos - dad Jim, mom Ferno, and daughters Ariel and Ayla - run Era Alaska, an airline that transports life's necessities to the isolated rural inhabitants of the Bering Sea coastline. Whether it's carrying sled dogs bound for the Iditarod race, medicine for sick children or food supplies to miners working on the North Slope, the Era Alaska crew serves as a lifeline for many of the state's residents.

Episode 2Tomorrow Island

Two pilots push their limits to land on Alaska's most treacherous runway. In Unalakleet, Ariel Tweto takes to the skies and proves that she still has a lot to learn. S2, Ep6

Episode 3Money in the Sky

While pilots try to deliver a specialty drill, Luke brings the first ever ATM to Wainwright. Plus, Erik races to deliver passengers before a storm arrives. S2, Ep4

Episode 6Blizzard BBQ

When a storm threatens to shut down Era Alaska's operations, Ben faces dangerous conditions on his journey. And, Erik resorts to drastic measures to deliver medicine. S2, Ep5

Episode 7Guts and Glory

Jim flies a group of climbers into a remote area. And, Luke takes a whaling crew in search of a site to hunt the Bowhead whale so that they can feed their community. S2, Ep7

Episode 8Top of the World

Jim searches for a group of missing mountain climbers. Plus, Luke races to transport a village elder to the hospital and a pilot attempts to set a world record. S2, Ep8

Episode 9Breakup

Era Alaska provides aid to a village devastated by flooding. Plus, pilots get lost off the Russian coast while delivering ammunition and Jim's Cessna 180 goes up in smoke. S2, Ep9

Episode 10Cakes on a Plane

Ariel takes to the skies in a new plane with dangerous results. Meanwhile, lead pilot Erik Snuggerud battles heavy turbulence with a very special delivery. S2, Ep10

Episode 11Prop, Drop & Ball

John and Justin try to fly volatile propane to a fishing lodge. Plus, Luke battles failing equipment and Ponts challenges Ariel to make the perfect landing. S2, Ep11

Episode 12New Wings Over Alaska

Sarah has her first flight in a 208. Plus, Ariel hunts for eggs and Erik fights to keep his plane in the sky over one of Alaska's most notorious runways. S2, Ep12

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