Flying Wild Alaska
Overview
Flying Wild Alaska, a documentary series that premiered on the Discovery Channel in 2011, follows the Tweto family as they manage Era Alaska, a regional airline based in Unalakleet. Viewers get an inside look at the challenges and adventures of operating a crucial transportation hub in one of the country's most remote areas. The show also highlights operations from various bases, including Barrow and Deadhorse, showcasing the unique lifestyle and breathtaking landscape of Alaska while revealing the dedication required to keep this vital service running.
Episodes
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1
Meet the Twetos
Title: Meet the Twetos Plot: In the icy Alaskan community of Unalakleet, the Tweto family operates Era Alaska Aviation, a small airline dedicated to ...
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2
Life or Death
Title: Life or Death Plot: Pilot Luke Hickerson is tasked with delivering hazardous materials to Atqasuk, while Jim prepares for the logistics of tr...
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3
Blow It Up
On a perilous assignment, pilot Doug Doherty navigates through Russian airspace, tasked with delivering unstable explosives to St. Lawrence Island. Me...
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4
Indian Summer
With unusually warm temperatures, Jim heads to the Brooks Range to scout for possible landing sites. Meanwhile, Ferno and Ariel are busy getting ready...
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5
Tundra Taxis
Title: Tundra Taxis Plot: As winter approaches in Bethel, construction teams scramble to complete ERA's latest hangar before the heavy snowfall hit...
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6
Greenhorn Ben
Pilot Yuri Ivanoff is in Bethel, honing his skills, while Jim attempts a challenging river landing in Unalakleet.
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7
Deep Freeze
A dog is delivered to Iditarod champion Lance Mackey in Fairbanks.
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8
Bush Brawl
Jim and Ferno find themselves in a precarious situation as they navigate a treacherous frozen river, testing their luck on the icy surface. Meanwhile,...
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9
Trick or Tweto
Halloween in Alaska unleashes fierce crosswinds that disrupt Era's small aircraft operations. Ariel is eager to dive into the family business in Unk, ...
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10
Goodbye Sun
Title: Farewell to Daylight Plot: As winter's shadows close in, the residents of Unalakleet prepare to leave in droves. Meanwhile, in Barrow, a cunni...
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Arctic Winds
Title: Arctic Winds Plot: Amidst fierce turbulence, John Ponts grapples with irate passengers aboard a flight navigating the Nulato Hills. Meanwhile,...
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2
Tomorrow Island
Two pilots challenge themselves as they attempt to deliver crucial vaccines just two miles from Russia, navigating one of Alaska's most perilous runwa...
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3
Money in the Sky
Two pilots face the challenge of navigating through thick fog to deliver a specialized drill. Luke introduces Wainwright to its very first ATM, loaded...
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4
Era Alaska Rises Again
After enduring two months of relentless darkness, the communities in Western Alaska are in urgent need of new supplies. Jim makes a daring attempt to ...
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5
Every Dog Has Its Day
The Iditarod dog sled race generates significant revenue for Era Alaska. Ferno, Ayla, and Ariel Tweto join the reindeer in Anchorage. Meanwhile, a pil...
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6
Blizzard BBQ
A late winter storm puts Era Alaska's flights at risk. As Ben navigates his route to St. Michael, he faces treacherous icing conditions. Meanwhile, le...
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7
Guts and Glory
A team of elite rock climbers lands in Unalakleet, and Jim is tasked with flying them deep into the untouched wilderness of the Brooks Range.
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8
Top of the World
Title: Summit Seeker Plot: Jim embarks on a quest to locate a band of climbers who have vanished in the rugged terrain of Alaska's Brooks Range. As...
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9
Breakup
Era Alaska steps in to assist a village ravaged by severe flooding. Meanwhile, two pilots find themselves disoriented in thick fog off the coast of Ru...
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10
Cakes on a Plane
Title: Cakes on a Plane Plot: Ponts’ former skateboarding team shows up to construct a skate park for the neighborhood kids on Unk's freshly laid...
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11
Prop, Drop & Ball
Two pilots transport propane to a remote fishing lodge, while Luke grapples with malfunctioning gear in the harsh tundra. Meanwhile, Ponts puts Ariel ...
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12
New Wings Over Alaska
Ariel searches for seagull eggs, while Erik navigates a challenging flight over a well-known runaway. Meanwhile, Sarah experiences her inaugural fligh...
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13
One Flying Family
Title: A Family in the Sky Plot: Era Alaska transports firefighting teams to tackle raging wildfires throughout the state. Ariel takes to the skies a...
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Running Out of Time
As the harsh winter sets in, Era struggles to make it through the season. Meanwhile, Ariel embarks on a frantic quest to find her lost friend. Sarah F...
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Solar Flare Danger
The residents of Wainright find themselves without water as frigid Arctic temperatures take their toll. Meanwhile, solar flares put Ponts and Ben in a...
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3
Zero Cabin Pressure
Title: Zero Cabin Pressure Plot: The brutal Alaskan winter disrupts Era's air fleet like never before. During a flight, Sarah Fraher faces a terrif...
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4
Return to Diomede
The thrilling Iditarod dog sled race kicks off in Anchorage. Pilot Doug Stewart pushes his boundaries as he attempts to land on a runway that’s slow...
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5
Money Pit
In Bethel, pilot Erik Snuggerud faces frustrating mechanical problems. Meanwhile, on Alaska's North Slope, pilots Doug Stewart and John Rende struggle...
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6
Radio Silence
Title: Radio Silence Plot: High above the rugged terrain of western Alaska, Ariel suddenly loses all radio communication, prompting a swift response ...
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7
Into the Wind
Title: Into the Wind Plot: Jim executes a daring landing in Unk. Pilot Sarah Fraher confronts fierce headwinds as she strives to transport 2,000 poun...
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8
End of an Era
Title: Conclusion of a Journey Plot: In the final episode, Jim Tweto reflects on three decades of managing Era Alaska as he prepares to embark on a n...