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    Dry Winter Destinations: 14 Backcountry Strips to Visit in the Southwest US

    A regional guide with ideas for winter camping destinations in California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona. Read More
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Backcountry destinations

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

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Backcountry aircraft

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

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

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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
Belloypilot Today, 18:17pm View the latest post Starlink “high speed” rates
Tested it out today. Works exactly as advertised. Above 100 MPH ground speed it drops out and you get an overspeed message on the Starlink app. Below that it comes back to life in...
Trip Reports
185Midwest Today, 07:09am View the latest post Where did you fly today?
That appears to be Los Tranches in CA. Should be in the RAF Airfield Guide.
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Bushcraft and survival
Zzz Yesterday, 10:59am View the latest post My Kit
For survival food….a small bag of dog food kibble provides a lot of nutrition in a small amount. It tastes like dog food so you’d really have to be hungry but it’ll do the trick with...
Ski Flying
TR Mar 01, 05:19am View the latest post The Out-Of-Control Surface: A Loose Ski Mishap
I checked last year for approved springs on my 185’s fluidyne installation and was told by Atlee Dodge that no such approvals exist. Anyone aware of any approvals for same?
I easily...
Around the Campfire
freewheelin Feb 28, 22:16pm View the latest post Where to find "Cubdriver: Alaska"
Longtime lurker new to the forum. I'm looking for the original "Cubdriver: Alaska" film. Is there anywhere to purchase/view it online? Or is my best bet a second hand copy?...
Modifications
JumpingJack Feb 28, 20:35pm View the latest post Avcon engine shock mounts for O-360 C172 mod on STC SA807CE
Out of curiosity, what is slow? Mine flies at about 130 mph at 23" and 2300 rpm, with a Sportsman STOL and stock gear. At those settings I seem to burn a little more than ten gallons...
Projects: Homebuilding and Restoration
hotrod180 Feb 28, 08:32am View the latest post 1978 Cessna 180 Repairs
I really enjoy seeing a skywagon project in progress!
Thanks for posting these photos, plz keep it up!
Around the Campfire
WWhunter Feb 26, 18:18pm View the latest post Taking a flight while in Kenya
Yes, unfortunately hunting in Kenya is not allowed. Photo safari might be okay. I hunted Zimbabwe back when Mugabe was a big problem. Exciting times!
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