The Plane that Turns Backyards into Runways

The Helio Courier is a brute of a STOL plane with a very rich history, dating back to the post-war era. Loved by both military and civilian operators, the Courier required a skillful pilot to master, but in the hands of an experienced aviator, could perform magic on runways and in the air.

Now approaching nearly 75 years since its birth, the Courier is slowly becoming a relic and sadly, its numbers are dwindling. One devoted aviation group in Alaska is working hard to change that!

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Learn about JAARS and their noble mission, and how the Courier allowed them to operate where no other plane could:
https://www.jaars.org

Special thanks goes to the great folks below who graciously allowed me use of their footage:
Brian Uretsky:    / @brianuretsky  
Lukas Stutzer:    / @helioalaska8285  

Also shout out to Mike Mower from JAARS with a lot of great information about the Helio. Fewer guys know it inside and out!


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