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Jon Kotwicki and the FLY8MA Pilot Lodge: A Vision for Aviation Adventure in Alaska With a Vintage Touch

Jon Kotwicki's journey into aviation began unexpectedly, but it soon transformed into a life-changing passion. Born in Sarasota, Florida, Kotwicki moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the age of 20. It ...
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The man turning jet planes into cool houses

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Popular Science

A pilot turned an old plane into a two-bedroom apartment

Jon Kotwicki jokes that converting an aluminum plane in Alaska is the “worst idea that a person could possibly have.” By Laura Kiniry Published Dec 5, 2025 9:00 AM EST Add Popular Science (opens in a ...
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A flight instructor in Alaska bought 3 disused cargo planes and is turning them into Airbnbs — take a look at the project

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A flight instructor in Alaska bought 3 disused cargo planes and is turning them into Airbnbs — take a look at the project Flight ...
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Flight Training in the Scenic, Wild Last Frontier

Jon Kotwicki moved his flight training business, FLY8MA, to Big Lake, Alaska, to offer unique wilderness flying experiences beyond traditional training. His FLY8MA Pilot Lodge Airport property serves ...
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A pilot turned an old plane into a two-bedroom apartment

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This 108-foot-long former cargo plane now has a king size bed, washer dryer, and heated floors, but the build was by no means easy ...