Merlyn Carter: The Biography of an Uncommon Bushpilot

A project in Apple Valley, MN by Rob Kesselring
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Loved by many, Merlyn was a pioneer in northern aviation, logging 25,000 hours on floats and skis until he was killed by a bear in 2005
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Funded: $9,000 of $6,500
Dates: Sep 12th -> Oct 18th (36 days)
Project By: Rob Kesselring
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Latest News

What happens when we go over the top?

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
THANKS First, my sincere gratitude to all the backers. I hope my efforts will be worthy of your support. This is truly awesome! The timetable is to leave for northern Canada at the end of November. I am taking the passenger seat out of my Subaru,... (Read More)

Almost Airborne!

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
There was an article in the Hay River Hub Newspaper, and we have some new northerners backing the project and some old bush pilots and new canoe paddlers coming in. For an updated list of backers go to my website at robkesselring.com and check the... (Read More)

Half-way to "Merlyn Project" Kickstarter Goal

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are half-way to my Kickstarter goal for the “Merlyn Project” I am surprised by how energized I have become by all the interest and people volunteering to help with this project. For a list of my backers so far and for more comprehensive... (Read More)

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