Noel Wien (1899–1977) was a pioneer aviator in the U.S. state of Alaska and founder of Wien Air Alaska, Alaska's first airline. Born in Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, Wien learned to fly from Ray Miller in 1921 and became a barnstormer in Clarence W. Hinck's Federated Fliers Flying Circus. He moved to Alaska in 1924. 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... It has been suggested that Pilot (spaceflight) be merged into this article or section. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Area  Ranked 1st  - Total 663,267 sq mi (1,717,854 km²)  - Width 808 miles (1,300 km)  - Length 1,479 miles (2,380 km)  - % water 13. ... Wien Air Alaska was formed from Northern Consolidated Airlines and Wien Consolidated. ... A Boeing 747-400 of Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the UKs largest airlines. ... Lake Nebagamon is a village located in Douglas County, Wisconsin. ... Barnstorming was a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s in which stunt pilots would perform tricks with airplanes, often in groups as a flying circus. ... Official language(s) English Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Area  Ranked 1st  - Total 663,267 sq mi (1,717,854 km²)  - Width 808 miles (1,300 km)  - Length 1,479 miles (2,380 km)  - % water 13. ...

Sources

• Harkey, Ira B. (1999). Noel Wien: Alaska Pioneer Bush Pilot. Fairbanks: University of Alaska Press.