Jon Kotwicki

[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

This Icon A5 crashed on takeoff during a demo flight. What went wrong? What were the events leading up to the incident? Was it due to high winds or the airplane being overweight? Learn what happened here: https://t.co/2JRhxV7qWS
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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

An airplane can take you to some pretty amazing places in Alaska. These cabins are scattered throughout national parks within the state and are generally free to use. Axe and wood stove (usually!) included. 🏡

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

Gravel bar ops are always fun! What's the shortest distance you've landed in? 🛬 🤔

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

Found a nice spot to relax and do a bit of berry picking! ✈️
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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

@TrentonPalmer in the #FreedomFox at #HSF19 Are you going this year? ✈️

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

STUDENT PILOTS: Can you tell the taildragger on the left from the one on the right? How can you tell the difference, and what make/model are both of these aircraft? 🤔

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

What are your thoughts on the Shock Cub? 🤔

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

Alaska summer flying at its best! Do you have any fun trips planned for the rest of the summer? 🌤️🕶️

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

📍Chisik Island, Alaska. 🐚 We landed on a natural beach runway for some clamming and bear viewing! 🐻 Can you guess what the most extreme tide swing is in Alaska? 5, 10, 25 feet?

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

📍 Lake George, Alaska. Believe it or not, the ice can get pretty thin near icebergs. Leave a bit of distance when you're ski flying next winter and #DontParkTooClose!

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

Had a blast flying around the #PacificNorthwest! ✈️ Guess the #lakebed and we'll send you a #FLY8MA keychain! 🏔️

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

This landing occurred on the sixth pass. There's always more to backcountry flying than what meets the eye in a quick Instagram video! 🛬

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

📍 Glacier Spit near Homer (across Kachemak Bay). An awesome little spot to land and go for a hike; beautiful beaches and great glacial access! 🛫
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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

Interested in doing some #SkiFlying in #Alaska this winter? Shoot us a DM and we can get you hooked up with a good flight school!
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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

@HighSierraFlyIn is coming up in October! Have you picked up your tickets yet? @StolPilot #STOLDrag
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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

There are more than a few bent props hanging out at the #Talkeetna Village Strip... how many airplanes have wrecked at your airport? 🤔

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

Airplanes and campfires. It doesn't get much better than this! 🔥 Where are you off to this summer? 🛩️
Airplanes and campfires. It doesn't get much better than this! 🔥 Where are you off to this summer? 🛩️

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

#FlyDenali You can go to the airlines and make a lot of money as a pilot... or you can fly this and land on glaciers in Alaska. Which will you choose? 🤔 #DareToDream #SeekDiscomfort #ChallengeYourself

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

@Mike_Patey look forward to watching you compete again at #HSF2021 ❗️ @Best_Tugs always knows how to put on a good show! ✈️

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[Jon Kotwicki @fly8ma]

Who's planning a winter ski vacation? ⛷️ Vail sounds lame... come to Alaska instead! 🏔️ Message us if you are interested in doing some ski flying in AK this winter! ✈️
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