Alaska pilots face challenges that pilots in the lower 48 states
often could not imagine, which is why AOPA President Phil Boyer
just completed his ninth trip there — to hear pilots'
concerns for himself.
"The unique weather, geography, and other aspects of the 49th state
convinced me on my very first trip that Alaska requires additional
and unique thinking when dealing with general aviation regulations
and legislation," said Boyer. "One size does not fit all when it
comes to Alaskan aviation issues.