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Flying Wild Alaska: Takeoff Battle
After picking up a sick child for medical transport, Era pilot Sarah Fraher must battle heavy downdrafts just to get airborne.
Added: Feb 17, 2011
Views: 20506 Views
Runtime: 01:11
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