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Flying Wild Alaska was similar, a documentary series about a family-run airline in Alaska. It is a bit less sensational than Ice Pilots NWT. Somewhat less "will they - won't they" repetitiveness and more calm wide nature shots. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Wild_Alaska

There’s also Mikey’s YouTube channel

https://youtube.com/c/MikeyMcBryan

Full of behind the scenes videos about the planes and the logistics of their operation.

Newer aircraft aren't available with a gravel kit so they sometimes stick to older models.

http://www.b737.org.uk/unpavedstripkit.htm

thanks for the rec! going to give it a watch