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From F-22 Cockpits to Super Cubs: Alaska Flight Training & Backcountry Flying

Finding Confidence in the Cockpit: Josh's Journey in a Super Cub Josh is from Wasilla, Alaska, where aviation is a way of life. Surrounded by rugged mountains and endless stretches of wilderness, flying becomes less about convenience and more about connection. For Josh, that connection started with a simple goal: gain experience in the most capable Alaskan aircraft, a Piper PA-18 Super Cub. But what he discovered along the way was something far more meaningful. More Than Just

It was late March when my wife Rohyn and I decided it was time for a Razor Clam trip. The closest place to find them near Anchorage is a remote beach 120 miles southwest of town along the shores of Cook Inlet. After checking the weather forecast and looking at the ocean tide predictions, we found the picture-perfect day with a huge minus low tide to make our journey come together. After loading our gear and prepping the Super Cub, we launched on what would become one of the h