Triumph Over Turbulence: Alaska's Luckiest Bush Pilot
Triumph Over Turbulence follows Jim and Dot Magoffin as they transform a one-passenger bush plane into a larger airline. The book blends first‑hand recollection with documented episodes from Alaska's aviation history.
Scenes range from survival in extreme cold to the logistical and operational risks of early bush flying, revealing the practical challenges of building an aviation business in remote territory. The narrative balances personal struggle with regional context.
Highlights
- First-person account of founding an Alaskan airline
- Detailed look at bush flying, weather, and logistics
- Historical perspective on mid‑20th-century aviation development
Published: 1993. Pages: 308.
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