@@lurch789 - Damn! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your insight! You are 112% right. People don’t understand true meaning of even a 1 degree shift. Or, pay attention to how long 30 or 60 seconds truly is. Hockey stick taps to you for bush flyin’! It looks like so much fun. I can’t wait until that opportunity is mine. I’m at the very beginning of my own pilot journey. Just began looking for flight schools! I’m so excited. Aviation has become an obsession! RIP Jim Tweto. 🖤
@@kiloechocharliekool2151 Come on kiddo , can’t you come up with your own comeback? Just redirecting my brilliant troll back at me means you lost. Take your L and move along 😂😂😂
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing and it is the first reality programme I became hooked on, simply because the humour, the relaxed way the family business was run and Jims skill, which often took my breath away, especially when landing on a river bank.. Feel so bad for Ariel and Ferno, along with the other two Tweto sisters and I send them my love at this most dreadful of times..
Learned flying from an Uncle years ago out of Fairbanks, Jim Tweeto name was invoked more than once in conversations. Never knew him but word of mouth can be priceless. My best to his family through these days. To Ariel ........your father gave you wings to take you anywhere in life.
One of the very few reality shows that one gets to know these individuals and admire who they are along with what they do . RIP gentlemen, condolences to your loved ones
when it's all said and done, it's what you leave behind that REALLY counts...Jim left a legacy of helping, service to others, teaching, humility, a sense of humor, and above all, the legacy of an Honorable man.....I'll miss you Jim...Fair Winds, and Following Seas...RIP....OnWard.....
hey Ariel your dad was a one of a kind dad who taught you how to fly and gave you the tools to make it happpen to build a business please keep the legend and the business alive and tell your mom that she has a southern friend that like jim too and you as well just like my dad that i lost back in 2018 it is hard but never as easy as every body saying it is easy please keep in touch and please comment me back so can stay in touch with y'all GOD BLESS ARIEL ,FRENO TWETO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a retired businessman and West Coast pilot, it has been difficult to lose friends this way. Rest well Jim, and so much respect to your beautiful wife and daughters for doing this, they are your greatest legacy. From BC, much love and be strong ladies ❤🙏🇨🇦
I watched the show a couple years after it orignally aired. Hes the reason I decided to get my private pilot's license. Took my discovery flight in 2014.
He was an awesome pilot and an awesome man and father. His legacy will live on forever in the lives of those he fostered and those he influenced. My own trips to Alaska are because of him. RIP Jim
When their program was on the air, I watched every episode. I was always impressed with this man. He was a very hard worker who expected others to work hard to, but he treated all of his employees with respect. His love for his family, friends, co-workers, piloting and Alaska showed through. Rest in peace my friend.
What a loss. Ariel was a charmer. He was contracted by our guide to fly us to our Hunt camp. We spoke with Mr.Tweto about him one day taking a break and coming to South Africa. Where we would take him on a hunt. What a wonderful seriously funny man. I remember him telling us it might be choppy. Told us to eat peanut butter and jam for lunch. Because it tastes same coming back as it did going down. Gave us " Whoppee Bags " what a wonderful pilot...
As a pilot myself I know the skills Jim needed and had . I followed each and every episode. As others have said even though never knowing him, losing Jim is like losing a friend.
Bless your family,,,,,,,,each one,,,,He was a reasonable person,,,,,,,,,,Loved his family mentored his kids and other,,,,,,Thanks for all you did for all of us,,,,,,
I watched that show in its entirety . It was a mainstay while eating dinner with my family. Jim in physical sense is gone however he lives on in his daughters and wife. RIP Jim.
I hadn't heard about this until just a few minutes ago. What a tragedy....what a loss. As someone else said, even though we never met him personally, we can still understand the tremendous loss. RIP Jim
The Ravens were conveying his soul to Heaven. I always know when I have lost a loved one by the behavior of the birds around me and my home. My prayers are with you.
Wow, just found out about this. I only know of Jim and the family and air Alaska business because of the show. I used to throughly enjoy it. Prayers and condolences to the family.
I remember watching Jim and thinking what a hard working happy dude he seemed to be. He was living his dream. Fly the heavens Jim ! ✌️ My regards to everyone effected by this. Wheelchair John in Idaho
Jim was a legend and inspiration all the way down here to Louisiana. Glad to hear he went out doing what he loved and not languishing in some hospital. Fly High Jim!
I’m so so saddened by your lose....I’ve be a big fan for years ..I am so heart broken... can’t imagine how you all feel....God Speed girls...you are in so many of our thoughts...With Love ...wings will travel!
i loved that show so much . we will all miss him very much, along with all the people that depended on him to keep them alive in the wilderness of Alaska, he was a man that did not let people down. god bless him and his family .
I learned about the show from watching Graig Ferguson. Ariel was one of my favorite guests. I loved when she went to Scotland! Rest in peace Jim Tweto!😢
My heart was broken, he was fun loving person and So are all of you, we always say we will get over it, but we never do, our love one's are always in our hearts and minds for the rest of time ❤❤
He is a great Alaskan and legendary pilot, he is well-loved the world over for his humor, the love of his families, friends, and those inspired by his world of flying, and many thanks for his contribution to inspiring many to become pilots.
To all that love Jim, I was so very impressed with him watching Flying Wild Alaska. It was easy to see his passion for flying, teaching and living. He impressed me greatly as a man to be admired. Your family together showed how love can produce great people by example Jim was a wonderful man. So sorry for your loss especially you Ferno ansdAriel and her sisters.
My wife & I always enjoy their show. My wife grew up near the Airport they flew out of. Always brought back good memories. RIP our Friend and praying for comfort for the family.
Hi from Australia guys, I have been flying for over 30 years at all levels of aviation and losing friends in accidents never gets easier. Our family loves watching the show and we know that he loved his job and how much it means to pilots doing this type of work that they do make a difference in the community. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this accident and we wish everyone the best. Mike Bird and family. 🙁🙁
I feel for Jim’s family. What a great guy, and a great family! I’m sorry they are going through this. And for the Idaho guide, who is a family friend as well.
I just came across this by accident. I watched every season of their fantastic series, I miss it to this day. Ariel is such a sweetheart, it was a thrill to watch her get her pilot certification on the show. Jim always cracked me up and wow, what a whale of a bush pilot. Prayers to the entire family, friends and loved ones. Smooth winds and blue skies, Jim.
As a former principal for BSSD at Savoonga (1990-1993) I did not know Jim yet but I knew the risks of flying in Alaska on a daily basis. While we were there we lost 3 planes out of Nome with people aboard and all of them hurt deeply. Alaska is a big state with a small population and everyone pulls for each other. We all got to know Jim and his family from Flying Wild Alaska and it seems the world came to love them as I know the local population does. Jim was a huge piece of the fabric of the entire Bering Strait region. Please lean together as a community and support his family. They are tough but fragile and can use all the love and support available, both locally and country wide. Please remember them all in your prayers. Sincerely, Dr. Jim Lewis
OMG, I am so sorry for your loss, loved the show, he seemed so happy in his plane, & the day you (Ariel) got your pilots license, the look of pride on his face, prayers for your family.. 🙏
I still remember watching flying wild, and how much of an impact he had on Ariel learning to fly. Not many fathers would’ve had the character to support a daughter or son in such a difficult endeavor. I was stationed in Alaska in the 80’s and knew a few pilots up there and everyone spoke in awe and respect when they talked about his business and his family. Sending much love and ravens ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank You, Ladies, for your tender and moving tribute. Many thousands of us out here, especially we pilots, were positively moved by your tender words ... and you sharing your time with all of us as we look back on your wonderful TV series that is, and always well be, pure gold.
I was trained by an Alaskan bush pilot and I loved that show and the Tweto's Stay strong and know that a lot of people feel for you and will also miss Jim.
It's so refreshing to see and hear the family being so grounded in their beliefs and heritage traditions. It takes me back three years to when America had those foundations. The concept that Jim touched so many and in a positive way is so true. Six years ago I was on a connector flight from St. Louis to Marion, Illinois. As we loaded the Cessna 402 business-liner (Cape Air), several of the passengers became nervous about the overcast weather conditions. The pilot was busy getting his taxi clearance so I (as a private pilot, and sitting in the copilot seat) asked the passengers to note the jacket the pilot was wearing (from Jim's air charter service in Alaska) and commented that the pilot likely had more hours in severe weather conditions than I had in total. Once the jacket logo was noted, virtually everyone on the plane acknowledged they were fans of Jim's show and a feeling of confidence prevailed. Such is Jim's legacy ... along with so much more.
Alaska didn’t lose a bush pilot… The world lost a giant. He’s one who really inspired me. Love and hugs to the Tweto ladies. 💙
Came here to see the cringy comments… you didn’t disappoint
@@guaporeturns9472 - The hell are you talking to, bruh? Look up cringy then go touch some grass. Asshat.
@@lurch789 - Damn! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your insight! You are 112% right. People don’t understand true meaning of even a 1 degree shift. Or, pay attention to how long 30 or 60 seconds truly is. Hockey stick taps to you for bush flyin’! It looks like so much fun. I can’t wait until that opportunity is mine. I’m at the very beginning of my own pilot journey. Just began looking for flight schools! I’m so excited. Aviation has become an obsession! RIP Jim Tweto. 🖤
@@guaporeturns9472 Yep, like yours...
@@kiloechocharliekool2151 Come on kiddo , can’t you come up with your own comeback? Just redirecting my brilliant troll back at me means you lost. Take your L and move along 😂😂😂
Even those of us that never knew him personally feel a huge loss. RIP Jim.
Amen brother
Yes. Amen
My thoughts exactly😂
Ik just like i lost another brother
He got the covid shot
Jim had sooooo many friends that he never met! I'm one of them! R.I.P. my friend!
Jim was a legend. A man of integrity and class...a rarity in today's world. He will be missed but his legacy lives on!
The legacy is to learn from this expert's fatal decision/s. Is the greatest take-aways from this.
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing and it is the first reality programme I became hooked on, simply because the humour, the relaxed way the family business was run and Jims skill, which often took my breath away, especially when landing on a river bank.. Feel so bad for Ariel and Ferno, along with the other two Tweto sisters and I send them my love at this most dreadful of times..
May God Bless and comfort the Tweto family as He welcomes His newest Angel in Heaven.
Mick in Florida
Jim sending Ravens to comfort his wife. How cool is that.
Seeing the family speak of him with pride and respect says it all about the man.
Learned flying from an Uncle years ago out of Fairbanks, Jim Tweeto name was invoked more than once in conversations. Never knew him but word of mouth can be priceless. My best to his family through these days. To Ariel ........your father gave you wings to take you anywhere in life.
Respect …RIP Jim
He helped a lot of folks get where they needed to go where ever that was!
I couldn’t wait till Friday night to watch Jim, crew and family on the show. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. RIP Jim
Cringe🤦♂️
@@guaporeturns9472
Shush there snotty Mcskid mark.
@@jayytee8062 damn , I really got to you huh? 😂😂😂
Mission accomplished.
I WIN 🥇
@@guaporeturns9472
Ohh yeah you did little twerp.
I'm so traumatized now.
You
I loved Flying Wild Alaska, my deepest condolences. I loved how he was with his family!
I'm watching it right now on Discovery.
One of the very few reality shows that one gets to know these individuals and admire who they are along with what they do . RIP gentlemen, condolences to your loved ones
when it's all said and done, it's what you leave behind that REALLY counts...Jim left a legacy of helping, service to others, teaching, humility, a sense of humor, and above all, the legacy of an Honorable man.....I'll miss you Jim...Fair Winds, and Following Seas...RIP....OnWard.....
i remember watching the show in middle school. now i’m a student pilot going for my ppl checkride. never thought it would happen to him.
Never met Jim but met many from ADF&G who spoke well of him and watched several episodes of Flying Wild Alaska. Prayers for your family. Mark Rose
hey Ariel your dad was a one of a kind dad who taught you how to fly and gave you the tools to make it happpen to build a business please keep the legend and the business alive and tell your mom that she has a southern friend that like jim too and you as well just like my dad that i lost back in 2018 it is hard but never as easy as every body saying it is easy please keep in touch and please comment me back so can stay in touch with y'all GOD BLESS ARIEL ,FRENO TWETO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a retired businessman and West Coast pilot, it has been difficult to lose friends this way. Rest well Jim, and so much respect to your beautiful wife and daughters for doing this, they are your greatest legacy. From BC, much love and be strong ladies ❤🙏🇨🇦
Top notch classy comment there!
Respect to Jim and RIP. One of the reasons we sold our plane. We got tired of losing friends.
I watched Him.....He was a Great Man ,Husband and Father....Prayers with your Family
Nothing but love for the Twetos.. carry on in your dads spirit and everything will be ok
He was such a special man, they broke the mold when he was made, there will never be another Jim T!
I watched the show a couple years after it orignally aired. Hes the reason I decided to get my private pilot's license. Took my discovery flight in 2014.
Sorry for your loss. Your husband/dad was a neat guy. I enjoyed your TV show. May God comfort you in this time of grief.
Both my self and my wife did enjoy watching Jim and his family Flying Wild Alaska, we are so sorry to hear of his passing, From the UK
He was an awesome pilot and an awesome man and father. His legacy will live on forever in the lives of those he fostered and those he influenced. My own trips to Alaska are because of him. RIP Jim
When their program was on the air, I watched every episode. I was always impressed with this man. He was a very hard worker who expected others to work hard to, but he treated all of his employees with respect. His love for his family, friends, co-workers, piloting and Alaska showed through. Rest in peace my friend.
What a loss. Ariel was a charmer. He was contracted by our guide to fly us to our Hunt camp. We spoke with Mr.Tweto about him one day taking a break and coming to South Africa. Where we would take him on a hunt. What a wonderful seriously funny man.
I remember him telling us it might be choppy. Told us to eat peanut butter and jam for lunch. Because it tastes same coming back as it did going down.
Gave us " Whoppee Bags " what a wonderful pilot...
As a pilot myself I know the skills Jim needed and had . I followed each and every episode. As others have said even though never knowing him, losing Jim is like losing a friend.
Sorry for your loss😢. I enjoyed the series and thought jim was unique and enjoyed what he did. Rip jim. Sw ontario
Bless your family,,,,,,,,each one,,,,He was a reasonable person,,,,,,,,,,Loved his family mentored his kids and other,,,,,,Thanks for all you did for all of us,,,,,,
I watched that show in its entirety . It was a mainstay while eating dinner with my family.
Jim in physical sense is gone however he lives on in his daughters and wife.
RIP Jim.
Shocked! I loved their show. Looked forward to every episode.
I hadn't heard about this until just a few minutes ago. What a tragedy....what a loss. As someone else said, even though we never met him personally, we can still understand the tremendous loss. RIP Jim
I seen what Jim did and he was always asking for it doing the most daring landings I could EVER imagine! What a skillful technician!!
I really enjoyed watching Flying Wild Alaska and the life lessons that Jim and his family talked about on film! RIL! ❤🤙🏽
The Ravens were conveying his soul to Heaven. I always know when I have lost a loved one by the behavior of the birds around me and my home. My prayers are with you.
Hate to hear that. Loved the show, it seemed a real genuine family that loved each other. Rest in Peach Jim you will not be forgotten.
From Watching him for several years I can say he will be greatly missed in this world and happily greeted in the next.
Wow, just found out about this. I only know of Jim and the family and air Alaska business because of the show. I used to throughly enjoy it. Prayers and condolences to the family.
I remember watching Jim and thinking what a hard working happy dude he seemed to be. He was living his dream. Fly the heavens Jim ! ✌️ My regards to everyone effected by this. Wheelchair John in Idaho
I was so shocked and surprised to hear about this. My condolences to the family..😢
We love you all!!!!! Rest in peace great Father, pilot hard working family man. God bless you and your family.
Jim was a legend and inspiration all the way down here to Louisiana. Glad to hear he went out doing what he loved and not languishing in some hospital. Fly High Jim!
Jim rocked us all.👍👍👍
I’m so so saddened by your lose....I’ve be a big fan for years ..I am so heart broken... can’t imagine how you all feel....God Speed girls...you are in so many of our thoughts...With Love ...wings will travel!
So sorry for your loss I really enjoyed the show and Jim personality rest in peace
Still watch them on the weather channel...RIP big guy Jim....
Jim personified what ‘Family’ is. The love, warmth, compassion came right through the screen on his show. My condolences to the Tweto family.
I watched his programmes and enjoyed them all, a loss of great pilot,his daughter learning to fly gave me shivers,good bless to the family,sel
I had enormous respect for this great man. God bless his family. May God ease their suffering. 🙏🙏
i loved that show so much . we will all miss him very much, along with all the people that depended on him to keep them alive in the wilderness of Alaska, he was a man that did not let people down. god bless him and his family .
SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT. I LIKED ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
I learned about the show from watching Graig Ferguson. Ariel was one of my favorite guests. I loved when she went to Scotland! Rest in peace Jim Tweto!😢
He was a Very Good man!
I’m glad he graced us and agreed to do Flying Wild Alaska. What a gift to get to know Jim if only for a little while.
Legends never die. I’m so sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Jim.
I’m so sorry for your loss!! I love you both ❤!!!
My heart was broken, he was fun loving person and So are all of you, we always say we will get over it, but we never do, our love one's are always in our hearts and minds for the rest of time ❤❤
He is a great Alaskan and legendary pilot, he is well-loved the world over for his humor, the love of his families, friends, and those inspired by his world of flying, and many thanks for his contribution to inspiring many to become pilots.
Enjoyed the show. Sad didn't stay on long. Sorry to hear of his passing 😞
A truly remarkable human being and one of a kind, thoughts with the family and his extended family.😊
Happy Landings, Jim. Hugs to the Tweto family.
I loved the Flying Alaska show -- watched it all day long -- Jim - a real legend and a true man of integrity - God Bless
I loved your Dad.. I am so sorry..
WOW!! THIS IS SO SAD!! I JUST STARTED WATCHING HIS SHOW AND THIS MAKES ME SO SAD!😢
I watched the show they had on TV . He was really a great guy, a man to look up to. To imulate 👍😇
I loved their show. RIP Jim.
i will miss him my he rest in peace we lost a great man!!
To all that love Jim, I was so very impressed with him watching Flying Wild Alaska. It was easy to see his passion for flying, teaching and living. He impressed me greatly as a man to be admired. Your family together showed how love can produce great people by example Jim was a wonderful man. So sorry for your loss especially you Ferno ansdAriel and her sisters.
So sorry to hear about Jim really loved watching the show!
My wife & I always enjoy their show.
My wife grew up near the Airport they flew out of. Always brought back good memories. RIP our Friend and praying for comfort for the family.
Hi from Australia guys, I have been flying for over 30 years at all levels of aviation and losing friends in accidents never gets easier. Our family loves watching the show and we know that he loved his job and how much it means to pilots doing this type of work that they do make a difference in the community. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this accident and we wish everyone the best. Mike Bird and family. 🙁🙁
Vaya con Dios Jim. Million thanks for keeping us entertained. St.Paul,Minnesota.
i loved that show rip jim
I feel for Jim’s family. What a great guy, and a great family! I’m sorry they are going through this. And for the Idaho guide, who is a family friend as well.
I just came across this by accident. I watched every season of their fantastic series, I miss it to this day. Ariel is such a sweetheart, it was a thrill to watch her get her pilot certification on the show. Jim always cracked me up and wow, what a whale of a bush pilot. Prayers to the entire family, friends and loved ones. Smooth winds and blue skies, Jim.
So sorry for your loss. He lived a good life and was lucky that you were his beloved family. From a pilot in MA.
stay strong! we're all so inspired by your light!
Hugs from Sweden RIP Jim
As a former principal for BSSD at Savoonga (1990-1993) I did not know Jim yet but I knew the risks of flying in Alaska on a daily basis. While we were there we lost 3 planes out of Nome with people aboard and all of them hurt deeply. Alaska is a big state with a small population and everyone pulls for each other. We all got to know Jim and his family from Flying Wild Alaska and it seems the world came to love them as I know the local population does. Jim was a huge piece of the fabric of the entire Bering Strait region. Please lean together as a community and support his family. They are tough but fragile and can use all the love and support available, both locally and country wide. Please remember them all in your prayers. Sincerely, Dr. Jim Lewis
OMG, I am so sorry for your loss, loved the show, he seemed so happy in his plane, & the day you (Ariel) got your pilots license, the look of pride on his face, prayers for your family.. 🙏
Cry everytime I think about Jim and his beautiful family!!! 😇
My condolences to you & your loved ones, may the lord comfort you in this time of loss. Your in my prayers.
His love for you will never cease. We are are praying for Jim’s incredible example to remain in you. Lam 3:22-3
I watched the original release. Partly because they seem like very good people. Was a nice escape.
I still remember watching flying wild, and how much of an impact he had on Ariel learning to fly. Not many fathers would’ve had the character to support a daughter or son in such a difficult endeavor. I was stationed in Alaska in the 80’s and knew a few pilots up there and everyone spoke in awe and respect when they talked about his business and his family. Sending much love and ravens ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sorry for your loss. Loved your show.
Thank you Jim for the great videos.
An amazing man and family!
I’m so saddened to hear this. Prayers for his family and friends
RIP Jim, you inspired so many.
I loved the TV series, and was very saddened to hear about Jim. God bless and comfort his family and friends.
Thank You, Ladies, for your tender and moving tribute. Many thousands of us out here, especially we pilots, were positively moved by your tender words ... and you sharing your time with all of us as we look back on your wonderful TV series that is, and always well be, pure gold.
I was trained by an Alaskan bush pilot and I loved that show and the Tweto's Stay strong and know that a lot of people feel for you and will also miss Jim.
I always enjoyed yalls show! He was a great man.
He was a very interesting guy! Loved him on the show. Thanks for all the flights and reruns Jim.
I watched many many episodes of Flying Wild Alaska. Great show, great family.
My condoleances to the family tweto may he rest in peace !
God’s Speed, we’ve all have been inspired by your family. A true Aviator.
It's so refreshing to see and hear the family being so grounded in their beliefs and heritage traditions. It takes me back three years to when America had those foundations. The concept that Jim touched so many and in a positive way is so true. Six years ago I was on a connector flight from St. Louis to Marion, Illinois. As we loaded the Cessna 402 business-liner (Cape Air), several of the passengers became nervous about the overcast weather conditions. The pilot was busy getting his taxi clearance so I (as a private pilot, and sitting in the copilot seat) asked the passengers to note the jacket the pilot was wearing (from Jim's air charter service in Alaska) and commented that the pilot likely had more hours in severe weather conditions than I had in total. Once the jacket logo was noted, virtually everyone on the plane acknowledged they were fans of Jim's show and a feeling of confidence prevailed. Such is Jim's legacy ... along with so much more.
Jim may you live in the sky's forever!