Backcountry Pilot

88” C58 seaplane prop for sale. Removed from my C185. Excellent condition and very low hours (approx 600) last overhauled in 2015. Spinner and backing plate inc. Here in Canada we are required to overhaul...

Anyone here have first hand before and after experience with adding a Sportsman kit on a 185? Mine is a ‘65 185D model with the 520 upgrade, with stock wing + VG’s. Operated mostly on 3430 floats and wheel...

Recently completed 2 useful upgrades on my 185. Airglass EB-180 carbon fibre extended baggage kit and the Atlee Dodge firewall battery kit. Added a new master solenoid, and a pre-made wiring kit from Pinpoint...

JR’s Red Lake Access on Upper Red Lake MN is hosting their annual fly-in again this year, Saturday Feb 24th. 3000’ plowed runway on the ice, great food and prizes. With good weather about 75 airplanes...

As much as I loved my old 180, the power, speed and useful load of a 185 had been on my wish list for some time. 180's are great, and I'll miss it, but the 185 is better suited for my needs now. The search...

There will be a fly-in event on Upper Red Lake MN on Saturday Feb 24 @ 10:00. JR's Red Lake Access hosts the annual event. They maintain a plowed runway on the ice, so skis aren't required. There is a...

FS: Canadian Fly-In Fishing Destination Remote fly-in fishing outpost cabin in NW Ontario, Canada for rent. 3,4 and 8 day trips available. Boats, motors and gas on site. Beautiful modern cabin complete...

Since I'd bought my 180 I've been on the hunt for the right skis. Finally found a pair of nearly perfect Fluidyne (Wipline) C3200's. As mine had never been on wheel-skis before, the initial install was...

One set of Atlee Dodge ski fittings for C180/185. Will not work for earlier airframes (different rivet pattern). They came with the skis I bought, won't fit on my '54. $200 for BCP members, or trade for...

Looking for some feedback and recommendations on a set of tundra tires for my 180. My airstrip will be done later this fall, and am considering going to a set of tundra tires instead of wheel-skis. 31"...

WTB: Federal / Fluidyne 3000 or 3200 hydraulic wheel skis for my 180. Must be in serviceable condition and complete. Please PM me with what you have for sale. Thank you.

Some time ago, I posted regarding the install of an iPad. The plan of adding one into the panel evolved into a panel overhaul, including a new aluminum panel, relocating some of the instruments to my preference,...