pklein9747 Posted October 19, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2014 We're headed to AK next May and are considering a floatplane ride with Island Winds to Misty Fjords and a Glacier stop. Quite a few years ago we took a small plane from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon and I have never been so scared in my life. The plane dipped and rocked and dropped and I thought we were going to die (On the other hand, my husband was cool as a cucumber even on the way back through a thunder storm!) I swore I would never ride in a small plane again; yet, I don't want to miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. My question: how smooth are the floatplane rides to Misty Fjords? And yes, I know, this could be like asking how smooth are the seas when you cruise, but I want to be comfortable with my decision and not dread it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskyguy Posted October 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2014 My question: how smooth are the floatplane rides to Misty Fjords? And yes, I know, this could be like asking how smooth are the seas when you cruise... It is unfortunately exactly like asking how smooth are the seas when you cruise - it depends on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted October 20, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I have been on a lot of flightseeing in Alaska. If you were "scared" one time, have you had any more flying experiences since then? Are you not "scared" now? Frankly, I have been on too many flights with people who shouldn't have been flying, in Alaska. :) Just stating, from this point of view. Yes flights do up and down, you can get on planes that dip in and out of fiords. Most also land in the fiords which involves narrow "enclosed" areas on lakes etc. Flights are not for everyone. As I mention, I have seen this first hand several times, including a major one this year. In that case, this person was not suitable for flying before they even on got the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiecookie Posted October 20, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2014 We used Island Wings in August, Michelle took us upto the Misty Fjords. It was amazing, very smooth no turbulence at all. Michelle is a great pilot it was an amazing excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love to Cook! Posted October 21, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2014 We have also flown with Michelle and I HIGHLY recommend her. I uploaded a picture of her plane :) Let's see if they worked :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love to Cook! Posted October 21, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but when I try to upload a photo I keep getting an error :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconlover1 Posted October 21, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2014 We are also taking a float plane next May in Ketchikan. I can't wait am super excited. I am sure it will be amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxnDox Posted October 24, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 24, 2014 My flight was with ProMech instead, but we had a great pilot and a very smooth flight. No turbulence at all. And the weather gods smiled upon us - the only clouds to be seen were strategically placed for maximum photogenic scenery impact <grin>. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumba's mom Posted October 25, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I say do it! Or take the floatplane with Chris and I to all you can eat crabs! Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynncarol Posted October 31, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 31, 2014 We took the Island Wings float-plane with Michelle this past September to see the bears. My husband gets very nervous in small-planes but even he said the ride was fabulous. We could hardly feel the touchdown in the water. PS..Saw 14 bears even though weather was a bit rainy and windy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pklein9747 Posted November 1, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Kim...That sounds great, but what would Bill eat??? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 1, 2014 My flight was with ProMech instead, but we had a great pilot and a very smooth flight. No turbulence at all. And the weather gods smiled upon us - the only clouds to be seen were strategically placed for maximum photogenic scenery impact <grin>. Jim My trip was with ProMech also. First, I have flown in a ton of small planes. At one point, my local airport had a ton of 13 passenger planes and they never bothered me. I did fly with ProMech and we had turbulence. I personally wanted to throw up through most of the flight. Worst feeling ever. We did a fly one way, boat back. I thought the landing was great (probably because I really wanted to get out of the plane) and when we got off, I asked the others what they thought. We all felt the same way. The pilot seemed experience and I don't think he did anything wrong. I think we just had a lot of turbulence that day. I won't do this trip again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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