Ep 2. Dambusters

In Ice Pilots season 3 episode 2, titled Dambusters, viewers are taken on an action-packed journey to the remote regions of Canada where Buffalo Airways operates. The episode opens with a scene of a common issue faced by the airline - a broken plane. With the harsh winter conditions in the North, planes often face serious damage due to the cold, and the pilots and mechanics at Buffalo Airways have to work together to keep the planes flying.

As Terry, the chief pilot, surveys the damage to the broken plane, the rest of the team is tasked with getting a crucial piece of equipment to a remote mining site. Their cargo for the day includes a massive concrete pump that weighs over 20,000 pounds. The pilots and crew must work together to load the pump onto the plane and make sure it is securely fastened.

The journey to the mining site is anything but easy. The pilots must navigate through harsh weather conditions and through narrow and treacherous mountain passes. It becomes obvious how important their skills and experience are as they fly through the narrow mountain valleys, with Terry and Justin navigating through blinding snow and ice. The pilots' expertise is put to the test as they approach the remote mining site, with no airstrip to land on.

Meanwhile, at the Buffalo Airways base, ground crew member Mike has his hands full with the regular maintenance of the planes, while also working with an apprentice mechanic on the repair of a crucial piece of equipment - the C-46 brake system. With so many planes constantly in use and constantly in need of maintenance, it's a constant race against time to keep them all operational.

As the episode progresses, the Buffalo Airway team is called on for a unique and dangerous mission - to fly over a dam and test its structural integrity. This historic site was used in World War II as a training ground for pilots who practiced flying low and fast over the dam, a technique that would later be used in bombing raids. The pilots must fly the planes at extreme speeds, just 120 feet above the water, to simulate the bombing runs from WWII.

The team at Buffalo Airways is once again pushed to their limits as they must navigate through high winds and dangerous terrain to complete their mission. The stakes are high, and the pilots must succeed to ensure the safety of the dam and the surrounding towns.

Throughout the episode, viewers are taken on a thrilling and often hilarious ride, as the pilots and crew at Buffalo Airways display their incredible skills, while also dealing with the unique challenges of operating in one of the harshest environments on earth. Despite the risky nature of their jobs, the team's camaraderie and dedication to each other make it clear that they are a family who will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Ice Pilots season 3 episode 2, Dambusters, is a riveting exploration of the daily operations at Buffalo Airways, as viewers get an up-close look at the thrilling - and often dangerous - work of the Canadian North's premier airline.