Flying Wild Alaska

2011•2 series•Entertainment / Factual

Available on DMAX

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 1Arctic Winds

John fights turbulence and passengers on a flight. Plus, Jim and Ferno leave the pilots in charge of the terminal while Sarah's flight turns into a battle for survival.(S02,E03)

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.(S02,E06)

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.(S02,E04)

Episode 4ERA Alaska Rises Again

After two months of darkness, the villages of Western Alaska need supplies. Plus, Jim tries to land on a frozen river and Luke has problems taking off.(S02,E01)

Episode 5Every Dog Has Its Day

While Ferno, Ayla and Ariel Tweto run with the reindeer, a tsunami warning threatens the West Coast and a pilot battles malfunctioning controls.(S02,E02)

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.(S02,E05)

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.(S02,E07)

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.(S02,E08)

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...

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.(S02,E10)

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.(S02,E11)

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.(S02,E12)

Episode 13One Flying Family

Wildfires rage and Era must ferry fire crews to the blazes. Meanwhile, Ponts has to navigate the deadly Merrill pass on a training flight.(S02,E13)

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