Alask Fire Danger
There are currently two large wildfires burning in Alaska and it is important that as we travel to and around Alaska, we be aware of the high danger for fires. Here is a link to what is currently goin...
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An alternate approach is to come up in late summer and stay through the early fall. Better, IMNSHO, scenery, fewer bugs, cooler weather, much less likelihood of smoky drives.
"....where flying our planes was just not much fun, due to the smoke and poor visibility." I've gotten to the point where I really don't like flying in the interior (or wherever) when there's active fires. Not only is it unpleasant and a PITA, but quite a bit of time there's little to no NOTAM or other warning of air operations in some of the more remote fires and going around the potential air operating area is a looonngg trip in a slow -12.
"....where flying our planes was just not much fun, due to the smoke and poor visibility." I've gotten to the point where I really don't like flying in the interior (or wherever) when there's active fires. Not only is it unpleasant and a PITA, but quite a bit of time there's little to no NOTAM or other warning of air operations in some of the more remote fires and going around the potential air operating area is a looonngg trip in a slow -12.
