Backcountry Pilot

Hi all, Been a long time since I've been around, hope ya'll doing well. Unfortunately, I think my plane ownership time should come to an end and would like some help pinning a price on my bird. Backstory:...

I flew my plane home from a very expensive annual (corrosion found starting under the floor, entire floor had to be removed) yesterday. ike a hard stop so I immediately turned it off and shut the master...

Not sure if this would be considered formation flying, but looking for some tips on flying with other planes. A friend from the airport has a 172 and we may do some exploring together this weekend. Mulling...

I'm pretty fond of fuel so when I fill up I try and take on as much as I can but I invariably end up with a modest amount of fuel coming out the vent. My hat ends up smelling of fuel (which is nice) but...

When I first put the amphibs on the plane I had a terrible time turning. Somebody pointed out I was sitting quite high and suggested if I lowered the mains it would put much less pressure on the nosewheels...

This winter I spent some time learning how to use my engine monitor (EDM900) better. I did the free class at Advanced Pilot and was going to buy the full course but John Deakin and George Braly seemed...

We bought a rural lakefront cabin a year ago and after a good push trying to make it livable I'm now ready to make some real improvements. First up is a dock and a place to tie up the plane. I have...

I've suspected a problem with my altimeter for a few weeks now so when I got up on Sunday I decided to check it against my GPS. I managed to confirm that my altimeter needs work but I was a bit confused...

I am looking for an instrument that will help keep me from becoming a "moose turn" statistic. I've been planning to add an AoA system to my plane and was just about to hit enter on an AlphaSystems unit...

Finishing my PPL, buying a plane, modifying a plane and flying a bit then putting it on floats and learning to fly again all in a fairly short period of time pretty much maxed my ability to take on new...

Like a lot of the Alaska folks, I'm blessed to live near the ocean and also near a ton of interesting fresh water for float flying. Driving along the coast into Vancouver today I started to daydream about...

I'm planning a moose hunt in late August in northwest BC, somewhere between Watson Lake and Dease Lake, and a canoe will be invaluable. I've seen photos of planes with canoes lashed to the rigging...

I'm new to floats so I've been trying to get out as often as possible to keep from losing the sight picture and muscle memory. I've been doing pretty good, considering it is December, because there are...

I bought a couple sets of the inflatable life jackets (not automatic, the pull-tab versions) and I've had them on the plane since the floats went on. Neither of my instructors ever put one on. ...

I’ve identified a problem with my flying and I’d like to hear some opinions on how to fix it. I’m losing situational awareness between flare and touchdown. This was my biggest challenge learning to...

Hi all, For those of you that hung on my every word, I apologize for being quiet for so long. Happy to say I've been busy flying and learning. Our '63 182 is supposed to be back on EDO 2790 amphibs...

Last month I asked the group for new interior panel recommendations. The Selkirk panels arrived Monday and I went down to the plane in the rain to see if I could get started on Wanda’s facelift. I’m...

I met with my mechanic's preferred interior guy yesterday to discuss options to refresh Wanda's interior. The carpet is pooched and the side panels are just gross. I don't think the side panels are...

When I bought my plane last fall it came with a 88" seaplane prop for the amphibs and a 82" McCauley 2A34C203-C. I switched to an MT when I installed the PPonk and sold the 88" shortly thereafter. The...

I'm trying to figure out a clean and efficient way of ensuring all necessary documents are on board. Have any Canadian pilots ever pondered digital copies of CofR, CofA, Insurance, W&B or STCs related...