Backcountry Pilot

For several years now I've been compiling all the DHC-2 Manuals and Catalogs I could find, and have put them here. Big thanks to the other pilots who have added to the archive as well. I actually have...

Main Gear for DHC-2 are for sale - has the Goodyear brakes, please let me know if you're interested and we can work out a price https://backcountrypilot.org/images/photos/6652/7262/111f3d668f9ae93ac00bd716.jpg

Hi I have a few of these I'm hoping to sell before I move https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6141665f4f8e3e290a136a30/553d9d33-7d47-46b4-bdde-b79831e44024/Heater-1.jpg?format=2500w -...

Hi - cross posting this 170B for a really good friend of mine who's selling it and hoping it goes to an enthusiast. https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/avo/d/renton-cessna-170a/7766632006.html

I'm a longtime dock-to-dock Seattle/Florida pilot who's flying for a fishing lodge in Alaska for the first time. Looking for recommendations on gear that works for pilots. Gear to keep me dry but also...

For Sale - Aerocet 3500L with 180/185 Rigging - 2015 build - No stain lines - Floats were used as Aerocet's show airplane at 2022 Sponsored Fly-In - Includes water rudder retract handle - Stored...

We are looking for a rubber or metal material that economically will go ontop of the ramp, without disturbing aesthetics. Can anyone make a recommendation? Our ramp is in Fresh Water, and concrete....

I am checking with the BCP Hivemind for thoughts on interpreting this AD. US AD: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/35D52DF1B1A6019D862572F70052A40B.0001 Canadian AD: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/cawis-swimn/AD_html.aspx?ad=CF-1985-08&cn=CF&l=E In...

Hi I have an un-used, uninstalled XPM1-1 https://tlgw.aero/tailwheels/14-tailwheel-assy-for-cessna-180185-1-hub This is the 14" tailwheel for the 180/185 with the 1" I waited about 4 months...

Just watched this fun episode of River Monsters and loved seeing the Skywagon. It's filmed mostly at Iliamna Lake https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliamna_Lake The fish is a 20' long white sturgeon....

Hi - I love BCP I was wondering if anyone else feels it would be a good idea to break the "Aircraft Types" forum into forums specific to primary Backcountry Airplane types subgroups - for example: 1....

Hi - I was wondering if anyone has tried this kit: https://www.ebay.com/itm/165477254882?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A15AiyoCMbSrGWngoqnxCKGg96&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=165477254882&targetid=1644837435003&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9033292&poi=&campaignid=16743749222&mkgroupid=138744546207&rlsatarget=pla-1644837435003&abcId=9300842&merchantid=6296724&gclid=CjwKCAjw-8qVBhANEiwAfjXLrqmXxAbbWjatQ5B1HJucK49BfGPEYcvKrCs-VM3qZrfwMqqkHph2MBoCLf4QAvD_BwE The...

Used Lightweight 576 Stainless Steel Heater, Used less than 25 hours. Includes issue of STC SA1042NE, Canadian STC SA91-75. Also includes new install hardware & hose. 4,200USD. Over 50% weight savings...

My Skywagon is for Sale More details at https://nickelboat.com/home 1969 Cessna 180H Skywagon 2022 Paint, Clearcoat, Seamseal Full IFR GTN750XI and GNX 375 with Maxcraft Custom Panel GFC 500 Autopilot...

Hi, looking to the community for help as we are stumped. First details on the Propeller: SP7WE Propeller 2D30-405 AG100-2 Blades March 2019 Overhaul, 200 hours since overhaul. Overhauled with the...

Hi, I wanted to lean on the experience of this group for advice on what to carry in an in-flight toolkit. With my first airplane, I ended up building a very extensive kit. It had way too many things...

My R-985 came with a Peterson Auto-Fuel STC. This surprised me a bit and I was wondering if anyone is still actually running Ethanol Free in a 985?

Removed 2019 in working order during PPonk Upgrade Engine it was on was a O-470-R from a C180H Has tag from NW Seaplanes for removal 761.5Hrs SPOH Macauley Seaplane Prop 2A34C66-NO S/N 723001 Blade...