Backcountry Pilot

Looking at a possible aircraft that will need a transponder. For those that have added an ADSB OUT transponder, any recommendations? I use a stratus 3 for ADSB In so just looking for the most basic ADSB...

Logged back in after being absent for some time. I was remembers times of old, when there were message boards vs. 'groups' on social media. Good to see some familiar names and some activity here on BCP....

I'm starting to get back into the hunt on potentially owning again and it seems like GA aircraft market sure is a sellers market. Locally I am noticing more people wanting their PPL's as well a few additional...

I was on a 7 day river trip down in desolation canyon when 3 planes (one looked to be a a red/white carbon cub) came flying down the river at about 50 ft while we were at Range Creek. Caught off surprise,...

Considering a husky that is for sale that had a top overhaul around 770hrs SNEW on an 0-360. New cam and lifter bodies, new pistons and rings, new main and rod bearings, new exhaust guides, valves and...

10 days and I will be in Talkeetna *hopefully* getting my ASES add-on and some bush training at http://www.alaskafloats.com/ .. Been getting some time in a Supercub to brush off the tailwheel rust.. Getting...

I know I am hitting AK during the high season of JUly 11-20.. but wow, economoy rental cars are starting around $85-90 plus tax.. Had not planned on spending $1k on a rental car.. any suggestions for a...

Just wondering if anyone is currently or has been an airport manager on here? An opportunity maybe presenting itself that is intriguing. After all I went to school for aviation and have not 'worked' in...

72,65,72,75,72,75 is the compressions.. any concerns on the one at 65? I honestly do not know enough about how to use compression readings. This is on an O-470 thanks

If one have the choice between the same model plane with an IO-540 or an O-540 .. which route to go? IO could give better fuel burn in theory but the O has STC for MOGAS.

I have been kicking around the idea to start a flying cub with a certified Rans S20 trike and an S-7 here in Phoenix, AZ. Right now just kicking it around, reading Aopa's resources on starting a club http://www.aopa.org/Pilot-Resources/Flying-Clubs/Club-Resources.aspx....

This has been discussed a bit before, but I know there a couple float pilots on here and looking for current insight. Float flying has been on my bucket list for some time. Heading to AK for the initial...

Well I did it, confirmed trip to AK with 5 days of flying at http://www.alaskafloats.com/ in July. Shoulder surgery next week so I hope I am not testing my luck~! We had planed to head to Anchorage for...

Wow. Flat spin out of control into the Ridgway reservoir. http://www.watchnewspapers.com/view/full_story/24795469/article-UPDATED--Recovery-of-Downed-Plane-and-Victims-to-Resume-Monday?instance=latest_story

Well I was skiing on at Telluride in miserable conditions when this happened: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25163319/sheriff-identfies-3-who-died-small-plane-crash If they would of waited 2 hours...

Nice field repair job. http://www.viralnova.com/what-this-pilot-did-after-a-hungry-bear-ripped-his-plane-to-pieces-is-pure-genius-and-frightening/

I was looking to get my float rating with North Aire out of Prescott, AZ in their Maule. Well that won't happen any longer. Landed with gear down http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=163183 http://www.kvoa.com/news/minor-injuries-in-plane-crash-on-lake-havasu/ Here...

Looking a possible C180 in Lamar, CO. Local A&P knows the seller very well and openly said he didnt feel comfortable doing a pre-buy. Plane needs an annual in March. Any recommendations on a knowledgeable...

Kicking myself for selling my 59' 182 last year. I am starting to look again. Looking for a 182 with lower TT and engine times. Ideally with big tires all around (upgraded nose fork), extended baggage,...