Flying Wild Alaska

1. S01E01Meet the TwetosJanuary 14, 2011—In the frigid Alaskan town of Unalakleet, the Tweto's and their family-run airline battle the arctic elements to transport supplies and pass
2. S01E02Life or DeathJanuary 21, 2011—Pilot Luke Hickerson transports dangerous chemicals from Barrow to the remote village of Atqasuk. Then, in Unalakleet, the cold and dark win
3. S01E03Blow It UpJanuary 28, 2011—In a dangerous mission, pilot Doug Doherty flies along Russian airspace to transport volatile explosives to the island of St Lawrence. In Un
4. S01E04Indian SummerFebruary 4, 2011—Unseasonably warm weather sends Jim up to the Brooks Range to look for potential landing strips. Ferno and Ariel prepare an Eskimo feast for
5. S01E05Tundra TaxisFebruary 11, 2011—In Bethel, construction crews race to finish Era's newest hanger before the unforgiving winter snows arrive. But when Jim flies in to inspec
6. S01E06Greenhorn BenFebruary 18, 2011—Pilot Yuri Ivanoff trains in Bethel for a potential promotion to fly the 208 Caravan. But danger strikes when heavy ice forms on the wings.
7. S01E07Deep FreezeFebruary 25, 2011—Era Alaska makes a special canine delivery to four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey in Fairbanks. After the first snow in Unalakleet, Jim
8. S01E08Bush BrawlMarch 4, 2011—A dangerous frozen river landing leaves Jim and Ferno skating on thin ice, while Ariel's flying lessons end in disaster. The biggest snowsto
9. S01E09Trick or TwetoMarch 11, 2011—Halloween in Alaska brings vicious crosswinds that wreak havoc on Era's small planes. Ariel hopes to learn the family business in Unk, but a
10. S01E10Goodbye SunMarch 18, 2011—The approaching winter darkness fuels a mass exodus from Unalakleet. In Barrow, a bootlegger attempts to smuggle in illegal liquor and Luke

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Arctic WindsOctober 28, 2011—John Ponts fights heavy turbulence and angry passengers on a flight through the Nulato Hills. Jim and Ferno's leave the terminal in the hand
2. S02E02Tomorrow IslandNovember 4, 2011—Two pilots push their limits to land vital vaccines two miles from Russia on Alaska's most treacherous runway. In Unalakleet, Ariel Tweto ta
3. S02E03Money in the SkyNovember 11, 2011—Two pilots attempt to deliver a specialty drill through a sea of fog. Luke brings the first ever ATM to Wainwright, along with a planeload o
4. S02E04Era Alaska Rises AgainNovember 18, 2011—After two months of darkness, the villages of Western Alaska are desperate for fresh supplies. Jim attempts a risky landing on a frozen rive
5. S02E05Every Dog Has Its DayNovember 25, 2011—The Iditarod dog sled race brings big business to Era Alaska. Ferno, Ayla and Ariel Tweto run with the reindeer in Anchorage. A pilot battle
6. S02E06Blizzard BBQDecember 2, 2011—A late winter storm threatens to shut down Era Alaska's operations. Ben encounters dangerous icing conditions on his way to St. Michael. Lea
7. S02E07Guts and GloryDecember 9, 2011—A group of world-renowned rock climbers arrive in Unk and Jim must fly them deep into the remote Brooks Range. Luke flies a Barrow whaling c
8. S02E08Top of the WorldDecember 16, 2011—Jim searches for a group of missing mountain climbers lost somewhere in Alaska's Brooks Range. Up in Barrow, Luke races to transport a villa
9. S02E09BreakupDecember 23, 2011—Era Alaska provides aid to a village devastated by heavy flooding. Two pilots get lost in a sea of fog off the Russian coast while trying to
10. S02E10Cakes on a PlaneDecember 30, 2011—Ponts' old skate crew arrives to build a skate park for local kids on Unk's newly paved roads. Ariel takes to the skies in a new plane with
11. S02E11Prop, Drop & BallJanuary 6, 2012—Pilots John Dronenberg & Justin Essian try to fly 1600lbs of volatile propane to a secluded fishing lodge. Luke Hickerson battles failin
12. S02E12New Wings Over AlaskaJanuary 13, 2012—Sarah Fraher has her first flight in a 208 and faces a new set of dangers. Ariel hunts for seagull eggs 50 feet off the ground and Erik Snug
13. S02E13One Flying FamilyJanuary 20, 2012—Wildfires rage across the state and Era Alaska must ferry fire crews to combat the blazes. Ponts has to navigate the deadly Merrill pass on

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Running Out of TimeJune 8, 2012—Era digs deep to survive a brutal winter. Ariel joins in on a desperate search for her missing friend. Sarah Fraher attempts a difficult lan
2. S03E02Solar Flare DangerJune 15, 2012—Villagers in Wainright lose their water supply due to the Arctic cold. Solar flares leave Ponts and Ben in harm's way. In Unalakleet, a crim
3. S03E03Zero Cabin PressureJune 22, 2012—Alaska's harshest winter in years wreaks havoc on Era's fleet. Sarah Fraher's aircraft door opens mid-flight. Doug's brakes freeze on an icy
4. S03E04Return to DiomedeJune 29, 2012—The epic Iditarod dog sled race begins in Anchorage. Pilot Doug Stewart tests his limits while landing on a runway that is melting into the
5. S03E05Money PitJuly 6, 2012—In Bethel, pilot Erik Snuggerud is plagued by mechanical issues. On Alaska's North Slope, pilots Doug Stewart and John Rende battle to keep
6. S03E06Radio SilenceJuly 13, 2012—In the skies above western Alaska, Ariel disappears from radio contact, putting emergency services on high alert. Over the remote village of
7. S03E07Into the WindJuly 20, 2012—Jim makes an impossible landing in Unk. Pilot Sarah Fraher battles strong headwinds while attempting to deliver 2,000 pounds of fuel to the
8. S03E08End of an EraJuly 20, 2012—In the series finale, after 30 years of running Era Alaska, Jim Tweto sets his eye on a new path. Doug loses all avionics while flying over

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