Equipment and Aircrafts
Walrus viewing tours at Wildman Lodge operates several fixed wing and rotorwing aircraft. Wildman is home to the best pilots on the Alaska Peninsula. The Lodge aircraft maintenance standard is held above that of FAA regulation. Our Certified A&P Mechanics and Inspectors keep us and our machines safe.
Introducing our fleet: an IFR certified twin engine Piper Navajo Navajo Chieftain, an agile Cessna 185 Sky Wagon, classic De Havilland Beaver, two high performance Piper PA-18 Super Cubs equipped with “Tundra Tires” for rugged off airport landings and takeoffs.
Our friends at “Lake Clark Air” help carry passengers and supplies from Anchorage. The role of our single engine fleet is to safely transport guests and guides between the lodge and our remote fly-out fishing and wildlife viewing destinations. The De Havilland Beaver is accompanied on these fly out excursions by the 185 Cessna Sky Wagon or one of our Piper Super Cubs. In our remote part of Alaska, redundancy will assure you a safe and unforgettable Walrus viewing tour in the wilds of Alaska!
Lowe Jet Boats
Our Lodge is equipped with seven Lowe Jet boats maintained by our experienced boat captains. Guide staff team together to perform a meticulous maintenance program. You can simply sit back and relax as our staff confidently navigate our rivers and delivers you to our finest fishing locations.
Whether you are headed down river in search of wildlife or on an Alaska Walrus viewing tour, our equipment will get you there and back safely.
The Beaver, Pride of the Walrus Viewing Tours Fleet
Totally restored in 2017, our 1957 Beaver is the Ultimate Walrus viewing tours machine
Our 1957 De Havilland Beaver on large “Tundra Tires” has been the primary Wildman Lodge workhorse. This iconic airplane was salvaged off a site 180 miles north of the Arctic Circle. After recovering the fuselage in 1989 and undergoing a complete restoration, the Beaver joined the Wildman fleet in 1996. It has been the backbone for work and is responsible for delivering all of the materials and supplies that made our lodge possible. In 2017, the Beaver went through its second restoration and engine installation.
Generally, the De Havilland Beaver is accompanied on these fly out excursions by the 185 Cessna Sky Wagon or one of our Piper Supers. We believe in redundancy and safety in numbers when it comes to aviation in the Alaska bush.
