Bush Flying
Thanks to the efforts of
scenery designers, many high-quality add-ons are available to make Flight
Simulator very appealing to the bush pilot. These scenery additions (many
available here) offer small "in country" flight destinations with detailed
structures.
Bush flying for Shavron is a mixture of mission types. There are regular supply and passenger runs to the larger bush areas, and unscheduled client and supply delivery charters to the small camp locations serving outdoorsmen. Shavron will work to add bush locations and flights as we progress.
* * * * CAUTION TO PILOTS * * * *
Bush locations present challenging if not difficult operating environments. Know your aircraft's limitations. Limit fuel and payload to within safe margins for the target destination. Bad weather can make bush operation extremely hazardous - know when to turn around. Shavron depends upon your good judgment to keep yourself, your passengers and our aircraft out of the trees.
REMEMBER that pilots are expected to use full aircraft realism settings and real world weather for every flight!
Series A Bush Destinations
Hank's Trading Post and Alaska Trophy Tours
These flights require the download and installation of the Hank's and ATT scenery modules, available in the downloads area under the Hangar page on this site.
Shavron has just secured several contracts with the owners of Hank's Trading Post and the backwoods outfitter Alaska Trophy Tours. Pilots can help us fulfill our obligations by flying the following assignments.
For tips on navigating to these bush destinations, see the Bush Nav 1 page.
Regular passenger service runs - ALL are round trip flights.
Flight BP001 - Haines PAHN to Hank's (R911). Appropriate aircraft: Float or conventional up to the Fairchild Metroliner. The Cessna Bravo may also be used for quick commutes to and from Hank's. Distance: 68. Direction: 102 degrees from PAHN (282 return).
Flight BP002 - Haines PAHN to Bear Camp (ATTE). Appropriate aircraft: Conventional gear only, up to the Fairchild Metroliner. Distance: 94. Direction: 130 degrees from PAHN (310 return).
Flight BP003 - Haines PAHN to Alaska Trophy Tours main base (ATT1). Appropriate aircraft: Float or conventional up to the Fairchild Metroliner. Distance: 168. Direction: 135 degrees from PAHN (315 return).
Circuit Flight BPC01 - Haines PAHN to ATTE to ATT1 to Juneau PAJN and return to PAHN.
Circuit Flight BPC02 - Haines PAHN to Juneau PAJN to Hank's R911 to ATT1 and return to PAHN.
Regular freight service runs - ALL are round trip flights.
Flight BF001 - Haines PAHN to Hank's R911. Appropriate aircraft: DC-3 only. Distance 68. Direction: 102 degrees (282 return).
Flight BF002 - Haines PAHN to ATT1 large cargo. Appropriate aircraft: Fairchild C-123 only. Distance: 168. Direction: 135 (315 return).
Flight BF003 - Haines PAHN to Bear Camp ATTE small package. Appropriate aircraft Aero Commander only. Distance 94. Direction 130 (310 return).
Circuit Flight BFC01 - Haines PAHN to Hank's R911 to ATT1 to Juneau PAJN and return to PAHN small package service. Appropriate aircraft Aero Commander only.
Circuit Flight BFC02 - Haines PAHN to Bear Camp ATTE to Hank's R911 to Juneau PAJN and return to PAHN Forest Service supply delivery. Appropriate aircraft DC-3 or Aero Commander, depending on load requirements.
Circuit Flight BFC03 - Haines PAHN to ATT1 to Bear Camp ATTE to Hank's R911 to Juneau PAJN and return to Haines PAHN full cargo loop run. Appropriate aircraft: DC-3 or Aero Commander, depending on load requirements.
Charter freight and passenger bush service -
Appropriate aircraft: DH-6 float and conventional, Bellanca Scout float and
conventional, DH-2 Beaver, Lake Renegade, Aero Commander AC-500 freighter, Bell
205 helicopter. Pilot's choice of starting and ending locations serving the
requirements of the smaller ATT bush destinations. Many of these are accessible
by float plane or helicopter only.
Shavron recommends that pilots recon these locations to see firsthand the specific requirements of each destination. Note that up to a three-hour ATT recon flight falls under the classification of Approved Shavron Pilot Training and hence will be credited to the roster and paid. Simply submit this flight as "ATTrecon" in the flight number position and select the aircraft used from the aircraft drop-down list.
Alaska Trophy Tours (ATT) asks that Shavron pilots provide frequent service between the ATT base (ATT1) and each of the back country locations. Pilots are free to link multiple stops together. Expect the occasional offer of a meal of fresh trout or Caribou, especially if you fly in some beer to the more remote camps. As always, please keep track of your flight time and your fuel! Submit this flight as "ATTCharter" in the flight number position and select the aircraft used from the aircraft drop-down list.
Series B Bush Destinations
These flights require the download and installation of add-on scenery modules, available in the downloads area under the Hangar page on this site.
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Pilots are expected to recon these areas prior to flying commercial service. Each of these locations offers special challenges. Some are quite mild, while others can be very difficult. Most destinations offer pilots the choice of using floatplane or conventional gear craft. PLEASE take the time to thoroughly acquaint yourself with these locations. Shavron offers up to four recognized and paid flight hours filed as "Bush Recon" for the purpose of pilot familiarization with Series B bush destinations.
Naturally, aircraft such as the Bellanca, twin Otter and the Beaver are tailor made for these destinations but pilots may find that they can use other craft as well. Some of the AKR stations, for example, can handle much larger aircraft if you are up to the challenge. CHOICE OF AIRCRAFT FOR SERIES B BUSH DESTINATIONS IS AT PILOT'S DISCRETION.
Eagle's
Nest
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Flight BP004 - To be defined
Flight BF004 - To be defined
Tazimina (Uf Da Outfitters)
General location: From PAHO, fly 259 degrees 95 miles. If the scenery is installed correctly, you can navigate directly to UFDA with your GPS.
Flight BP005 - Homer (PAHO) to UFDA passenger service
Flight BF005 - Homer (PAHO) to UFDA freight run (take in as much as you can)
Fisher's Landing
General location: From PAHO fly 182 degrees 119 miles. Map-marked as "DMA1".
Flight BP006 - Homer (PAHO) to DMA1 passenger service
Flight BF006 - Homer (PAHO) to DMA1 freight run (take in as much as you can)
Comments: Larger gravel runway affords wider aircraft choice.
McCord's
General location: From PAHO fly 183 degrees 157 miles. Map-marked as "DMA2".
Flight BP007 - Homer (PAHO) to DMA2 passenger service
Flight BF007 - Homer (PAHO) to DMA2 freight run (take in as much as you can)
Circuit Flight BFC004 - Homer (PAHO) to DMA1 to DMA2 and return to PAHO freight service. Aircraft at pilot's discretion but note that runway for DMA2 is considerably shorter than DMA1.
Lynn Lake
General location: From PAHO fly 31 degrees 235 miles, or from Gulkana (PAGK) fly 110 degrees 29 miles. Map-marked as "MLL2" and visible at 15 mile map range setting.
Flight BP007 - Gulkana (PAGK) to MLL2 passenger service, land plane
Flight BF007 - Gulkana (PAGK) to MLL2 freight run, land plane (take in as much as you can)
Flight BP008 - Homer (PAHO) to MLL2 passenger service, land plane
Flight BF008 - Homer (PAHO) to MLL2 freight run, land plane
Comments: Lynn Lake's dirt strip is extremely short and blocked in by trees, appropriate for the Bellanca or the DH2 Beaver only. The water areas are not large either, completely inadequate for seaplane use. In foul weather the Bell 205 is highly recommended for this destination. Good luck!
Geneer AKR Stations (four locations)
Circuit Flight BPC03 - Haines (PAHN) to Juneau (PAJN) to AK180 return to Juneau (PAJN) and then return back to Haines (PAHN) passenger service. GET FLIGHT INFO HERE
Circuit Flight BPC04 - Haines (PAHN) to Juneau (PAJN) to AK181 return to Juneau (PAJN) and then return back to Haines (PAHN) passenger service. Float equipped planes only. GET FLIGHT INFO HERE
Circuit Flight BPC05 - Haines (PAHN) to Juneau (PAJN) to AK182 return to Juneau (PAJN) and then return back to Haines (PAHN) passenger service. GET FLIGHT INFO HERE
Circuit Flight BPC06 - Haines (PAHN) to Juneau (PAJN) to AK183 return to Juneau (PAJN) and then return back to Haines (PAHN) passenger service. GET FLIGHT INFO HERE
Circuit Flight BFC04 - Haines (PAHN) to Juneau (PAJN) to AK180 return to Juneau (PAJN) and then return back to Haines (PAHN) freight run (take in as much as you can). GET FLIGHT INFO HERE
Circuit Flight BFC05 - Haines (PAHN) to Juneau (PAJN) to AK181 return to Juneau (PAJN) and then return back to Haines (PAHN) freight run (take in as much as you can). Float equipped planes only. GET FLIGHT INFO HERE
Circuit Flight BFC06 - Haines (PAHN) to Juneau (PAJN) to AK182 return to Juneau (PAJN) and then return back to Haines (PAHN) freight run (take in as much as you can). GET FLIGHT INFO HERE
Circuit Flight BFC07 - Haines (PAHN) to Juneau (PAJN) to AK183 return to Juneau (PAJN) and then return back to Haines (PAHN) freight run (take in as much as you can). GET FLIGHT INFO HERE