In remembrance
Remembering Kodiak pilots and mechanics whose experience, friendship and mentorship helped shape our own.
Kodiak aviation heritage
In Kodiak, a flight is never only about the person in the pilot’s seat. The pilots who found their way through this country and the mechanics who kept their aircraft flying passed on knowledge that still matters. We remember three of the people who influenced us here. This page is a beginning; we hope to add more of their stories and photographs over time.
Pilot · Mentor
Jack was one of the pilots whose experience in Kodiak’s backcountry left a lasting impression. His Super Cub flying took him into remote country, including the mountain lakes and terrain associated with Kodiak’s goat country.
The details of a flight matter out there: knowing the country, reading the conditions and choosing when to go or turn back. We remember Jack for the knowledge he shared and the example he set for those who followed him into the air.
Pilot · Mentor
Steve brought years of experience and careful attention to Kodiak flying. He knew the Widgeon well and took pride in doing things thoroughly, whether the day called for work in the office or time with an airplane.
His steady habits and willingness to share what he knew mattered to the people around him. We remember Steve as one of the aviators who helped define the standards and spirit of this community.
Aircraft mechanic · Mentor
The people who maintain aircraft are every bit as much a part of Kodiak aviation as the people who fly them. Ken worked on Super Cubs and Gooses, and the pilots who knew him remember his practical knowledge and unmistakable sense of humor.
Ken’s influence was felt in the hangar, in the conversations that came with the work and in the lessons he passed along. We hope to add more memories of him here.
A continuing story
We are grateful for the pilots and mechanics who helped us learn this place. Their names and stories deserve to be remembered as part of Kodiak’s aviation history.
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