Backcountry Pilot

Hello, I'm looking for a pair of 8.50 x 6 tires and tubes, or some other size that would work on my Bushcaddy L164. Cleveland Wheels 6 Inch and single puck brakes on now. The plane has a 2500lb GW and...

Thanks A1skinner! Plane is located in Sarnia, Ontario. I'm currently overseas until next spring, so unfortunately I wont be flying it until then. Finished the inspection process and had it flightworthy...

http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae99/camabbott14/IMG_0298_zps57607e32.jpg After 6 years of building it is ready to fly! We will be putting it on Clamar 2500 amphibs this spring, adding some droop...

Hey Cary, Thanks for the reply. And a great video to watch and learn from. I already have that exact switch and I just may go with that when the time comes next spring. I had the chance to fly an...

sorry for the missing info. It is a electric-hydraulic system with a manual backup. Details can be seen at http://www.clamarfloats.com/downloads/OperatorsManaual2012.pdf The manual pump is used in...

Hello, I've been on here for a few months and can't say enough about how awesome a resource this place is for people like me just getting into aviation and owning a plane. Maybe someone could chime...

Just finished up our Bushcaddy L164. We have a 3 blade MT prop with a io375. It runs so smooth on the ground and although we have only done a few flights, it seems to just jump off the ground. Nothing...

Jon, I don't think you're going to like the answer to this one. #-o My inquiries for insurance with hull coverage on a few different 4-place kitplanes valued at $85K were north of $3,000 per year. Just...