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    Guide to Flying to Alaska

    For many in the Lower 48, the voyage to Alaska is the ultimate adventure. Our guide can help get your trip started. Read More
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Destinations

Backcountry destinations

Learn about backcountry airports and off-airport operations from around the world.

Aircraft

Backcountry aircraft

Bush planes and aircraft that are ideal for backcountry flying, including popular modifications and accessories.

Pilots

Backcountry piloting

Techniques and procedures for negotiating the unique flight environment of the backcountry.

Safety & Survival

Backcountry safety and survival

Self-sufficiency in the absence of civilization is a critical skillset for pilots.

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Products, Gear, and Technology
denalipilot Yesterday, 23:22pm View the latest post Who Has a Good Cupholder Option?
The one and only:
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Aircraft Types
DJ Balla Yesterday, 22:57pm View the latest post Tri-pacer vs. tri-Maule??
Thx for the replies on the 6v4 and overall HP topic.
I live in central NC at 500’ msl; we see DA over 2000’ in the summer and I plan to fly into the Shenandoah valley for fishing and...
Airports, Airstrips, and Landing Zones
Fiddler Yesterday, 21:40pm View the latest post Minietta Mine Airstrip
Area article for the knowledge base?
Now that's not a bad idea!
We did make a guide (http://www.kernvalleyairport.com/socal-backcountry-airstrips-guide.html) a little...
Aircraft Types
Mapleflt Yesterday, 20:26pm View the latest post Sedan on wheel skis ?
Sweet
Firearms, hunting, and fishing
WWhunter Yesterday, 19:38pm View the latest post Rifles
I have a Krieghoff Classic double rifle in 9.3x74R I purchased when living in Germany to take on a hunt to Zim. It's one of the sweetest handling rifles I own. Handles like a fine British...
Modifications
TexasBushplanes Yesterday, 17:36pm View the latest post Powdercoated engine mounts
Dogpilot, solid info. You and I could be friends I bet
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Cwillfly Yesterday, 17:23pm View the latest post Cessna 180K Modifications (N2732K)
Curious if AA offered to make it right re their sale to you of a (known) defective tube?
If they'd warned you it might happen maybe then it'd be on you,
otherwise it seems like they...
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Barnstormer Yesterday, 16:48pm View the latest post Back on Wheels! And why I love it!
Went off today to check my 2,500 foot MSL gravel bars and as I expected they are still covered in snow. So I headed down to the ocean to enjoy a nice walk. Tide was coming in by the...
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BCP posters

Limited run 36"x24" wall posters available. This image of an Aviat Husky flying into the Chugach mountains is the perfect decoration for your hangar, office, or FBO bathroom.

A Thousand Words

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What is a picture worth? View this full frame slideshow of some of the most stunning backcountry flying photos from our community.

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Pilot and photographer Leonardo Correa Luna

Check out the work of our latest featured photographer, Leonardo Correa Luna.

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Bush Flying Library

Bush Flying Library

Check out this and many more recommended books in the Bush Flying Library, as well as instructional and survival titles.

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