Pilots Of The North

This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Living Histories

Grade Level: Junior High (7-9)-Adult
Subjects: History, Communities and Families
Produced By: Five Corners Communications
Year: 1997
Country: Canada
Language: English
Running Time: 25m

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Before the term was applied to Canada's downhill skiers, a fearless group of pilots defied constant danger and death to open up Canada's North. Their exploits are legendary - they were the "Original Crazy Canucks." Four of Canada's bush pilots recall their experiences - the thrills; the humour and the ever-present dangers that were constant companions on their flights into Canada's frontier mining towns.

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