This page follows the wild side of exploration Bush flying is one of the most extreme forms of aviation in the world. It is done by pilots known as bush pilots, who fly in remote and wild areas where normal airports do not exist. Bush pilots often take off and land on mountain peaks, gravel roads, riverbeds, snow, or ice. In places like Alaska and Patagonia, flying is sometimes the only way to reach remote communities. These flights require high skill and experience. Weather can change fast, run