#007 - In today’s interview with Gerd Mannsperger ( Owner/Operator of Alpine Aviation ), we discuss the adventures, challenges, and changes in the float plane flying business over his past 23 years working in this essential service industry in the Yukon.
Gerd's keen sense of balancing his work/life relationship permeates through our discussion, as he talks about the importance of growing a business without losing connection with the people, places, and relationships that allowed Alpine Aviation to grow to where it is today. His passion for flying and maintaining his air fleet still keeps him in the left seat of his aircraft, where he enjoys the adventure and scenery of the Yukon each and every day.
Alpine Aviation float plane base is located on Beautiful Schwatka lake within walking distance from the city center of Whitehorse. It’s easily identifiable by a two-story shipping container building garnished by the beautiful yellow and red Cessna 206 float planes and the red Beaver floating at the dock. For more details and pictures from today’s podcast and information on how to book a sightseeing tour or a remote adventure drop off and pick up, please visit MyAmazingYukonLife.com.
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Cheers
“Trapper Dan your Renaissance Man”
Daniel Halen