Keys to the kingdom | Ice Pilots NWT S06E03 | Go Xplorer

When Buffalo’s newest Electra, ZFE, lands in Yellowknife with only three functioning engines, mechanic Chuck Adams comes to the rescue to replace a brand-new $29,000 regulator on engine number three. It’s been slow for the airline and delivering a load of building supplies to the RCMP up in Ulukhaktok, NWT, might help keep Buffalo in the air. Spurred by a recent crash landing and two engine fires, an audit team from Transport Canada descends on Buffalo Airways. With their long and tumultuous history with Joe, they demand that Buffalo appoint a new “Accountable Executive” within 72 hours, or risk being shut down. But Joe isn’t about to hand over the keys to the kingdom-not even to Rod, his oldest son. Mikey worries that if they don’t meet the deadline, Buffalo Airways could become Buffalo Spare Parts. Transport Canada isn’t the only thing on Joe’s mind; it’s becoming apparent that Joe’s 16-year-old rescue dog, Sophie, is on her last legs. One morning Joe finds Sophie lying under a plane, unable to stand up. Joe realizes that her time has come-he calls the vet.

[@josephjackson7269]

Loved Joe. It was his strength that kept all these folks in jobs

[@veritas41photo]

This was the only episode of Ice Pilots NWT that brought me to tears. RIP Sophie.

[@ILOVETHEWHAMMY]

Thank goodness Im not the only one who was crying! You could hear the pain in Joe and Mikeys voices!

[@joesmoe6947]

Definitely had me balling.

[@johnpartridge7623]

Sophie had a good life with your Family & you did the right thing for Her 👍

[@robertcharlessceats3647]

God, it's one of the hardest things in the world to say goodbye to a beloved pet. This had me in tears. I think I'm close to this stage with my own dog, Maisi. R.I.P. Sophie

[@joesmoe6947]

Hope Joe gets another dog eventually. Pretty adorable that she would wait with her head out for another flight. Considering that was Joe’s thing it’s almost like she enjoyed it because he enjoyed it. Dogs are the best.

[@dk2428]

Nothing hurts more than seeing your best friend suffer.

[@whiffy506]

I haven’t cried this much in a very long while

[@wallywally8282]

It’s all an act for entertainment, a very successful act😂😂

[@nicholashinterberg6684]

I have seen any recent videos of you guys flying. Hope you guys didn't get shut down.

[@marcusrussell8660]

It is not surprising that the only mammal that cares for psycho Joe is his dog.

[@joesmoe6947]

More people care about Joe than most people have… guarantee he will have more people at his funeral than you or me.

[@mikaellarsen914]

Let it get rest

[@ricardocordero1154]

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