This is a great, albeit long, article about wind shear, turbulence and a Bearhawk:
https://www.avweb.com/features/mr-bearhawks-wild-ride/
A few thought came to my mind:
- I'm somewhat casual about...
This young lady continues to blow me away. Her North Cascades climbing beta and photos are now better than any mountaineering guide book or forum on the topic. Her aerial photography and videos are good...
For training I recommend Stick and Rudder - Kitfox specific training in Boise, ID. Web site: http://www.stick-rudder.com. I completed a tailwheel endorsement/BFR and then did two days of back country training. We spent one day in the Owyhee Canyons/Alvord Desert, and one in the Sawtooth Mountains
I'm considering front/back country training in a Kitfox w/ Stick and Rudder (http://www.stick-rudder.com/) next summer.
I'd like to fly it before committing to several days of training. Call out for...