Backcountry Pilot

Anyone have any experience with one? I picked up a project and am planning on some mods. There is not much out there on the net I can find on this bird. If anyone has any experience in one I would...

I just picked up a project with an 0290 for it. It is experimental and I am wondering if anyone has flown a cub or pacer type plane with the 0290 and what they may have used as a climb prop. Its a pretty...

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year back at ya! I get a 2 week jail break from the slope starting tomorrow so I am ready to celebrate in a big way. The good old fashioned American way. Lotsa drinks,...

Dad and I used to do Louisianna to Soldotna in 3 to 3.5 days depending on road conditions. You only stop for gas and pee breaks. For us it was not about the drive, only the destination. My last trip...

I wanted to make t-shirts and girls panties with our logo on them that said "Everyone likes a wet beaver"...... My wife shot that down saying it didn't fit with the family friendly image I would buy...

Haha that's funny battson, I guess I should reword the question since I know how much the cessna is. How much does it cost to insure a private beaver? on my work policy the wife only costs me 11 bucks...

Debating freedom is like debating abortion or the best religion. There's no middle ground and the chances for a civil debate are nil. Nah, civil people debate those things all the time. The reality...

Why don't you just take a buzz over there and scope it out for us, Leni? You're in Alaska, can't be that far away, right? :lol: well I wont be home for another week.. and the 180 is getting a...

on second thought, the nose is a little long for an 18..

The outline and dimensions look more like a Beech 18 to me.

Not sure on the Grove, but I used my Matco 6" wheels with the ABWs, but I had to buy a spacer from Matco to widen the wheel out 1". I would think the groves would work fine with them if they are a 6"...

Don't worry Greg, that's a nylon brush. I know better than to use stainless steel. I came to the conclusion also that it would be a good idea to strip the outside before I paint the inside. I already had...

the FAA cant take your plane away. they are not an enforcement agency.. I see a revolt and people just flipping them the bird and flying anyway. Your not gonna go to jail for not having a medical unless...

when she spends 3 days up to her arm pits in the tunnel of an old 180 cleaning out 50 yrs worth of engine oil and sand and mud using the vacuum, solvent and elbow grease while also taking care of a 3 month...

I did mine (a 63) a few days ago. You can do it without pulling the stab, but it is easier to get at the chain to re-install it if you do pull the stab. Make sure you follow the proper steps when putting...

thats the kicker... he dont seem to care about it LOL All good with just bolting on the MLG.

I picked up a 185 tailwheel and was going to put it on my 180. My 180 has a 7/8" tail spring now, and the new tailwheel was off an 1 1/8" spring. AKBW sells a bushing for 7/8" - 1 1/8"... My IA refuses...

In the spring, an incident of going through the ice is the final indication it is time to quit for the season.....? I have heard of that philosophy among ice racers before. ("Built" jeeps, etc.") They...

Thanks for the input guys! Guess I'll have to upgrade to insurance that will cover me on ski's when the time is right. My insurance said it didn't matter if I was on wheels or ski's. The only time...