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Around the Campfire
A general forum for anything related to flying the backcountry. Please check first if your new topic fits better into a more specific forum before posting.
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Last post by Mapleflt
 Mon Sep 21, 2026 1:10 pm |
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Accident Analysis
Debrief, share, and hopefully learn from the mistakes of others.
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Last post by hotrod180
Wed Jul 01, 2026 8:10 am |
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Aviation Regulation and Law
Discuss the legality of flying the backcountry, FARs, advocacy, and aviation relevant legislation. Registered users only.
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Last post by WWhunter
Wed Mar 25, 2026 7:04 am |
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Bushcraft and survival
While not directly aviation-related, survival and basic wilderness skills, sometimes called "bush craft" are an important part of flying the remote backcountry.
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Last post by snotcicles
Mon May 18, 2026 10:12 am |
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Commercial classified
This is a publicly viewable forum for paid classified ads, exempted from Marketplace posting rules on a per-ad basis.
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Book Reviews
Found a good flying movie or book? Share your thoughts.
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Last post by slowmover
Sun Aug 23, 2026 7:43 pm |
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Firearms, hunting, and fishing
Discussion of guns, gunsmithing, hunting and/or bowhunting, and fishing. No politics allowed. Forum is only visible to registered members.
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Last post by CAVU
Mon Aug 03, 2026 9:16 am |
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Float Flying and Seaplanes
Information and discussion about seaplanes, float planes, and water operations.
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Last post by Belloypilot
Wed Sep 23, 2026 6:12 pm |
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Helicopter and rotorcraft flying
It takes strength and fortitude to beat the air into submission.
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Last post by 8GCBC
Wed Aug 19, 2026 2:08 pm |
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Live to Tell
Near misses, close calls, and lessons learned the hard way. Share with others so that they might avoid the same mistakes.
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Last post by mtv
Wed Dec 03, 2025 3:25 pm |
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Photography and videography
Discuss cameras, lenses, techniques for shooting and post-processing. Please do not ask questions about how to post photos in the forum. See the Help section for website usage questions.
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Last post by Bush Buggy
Sun Jan 11, 2026 8:56 pm |
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Ski Flying
Two of the best inventions ever, skis and airplanes, together.
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Last post by Alaskabackcountry
Tue Jun 09, 2026 5:13 pm |
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Theory, Practice, and Procedures
Share tips, techniques, or anything else related to flying.
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Last post by jrc111
Wed Jun 17, 2026 2:38 pm |
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Trip Reports
Did you fly somewhere cool, take photos, and feel like telling the tale to make us drool from the confines of our offices? Post them up!
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Last post by daedaluscan
Tue Sep 22, 2026 7:40 am |
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Video Gallery
Links to general aviation backcountry flying-oriented videos. It can be yours or stuff you find on the internet. Please no airline/military.
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Last post by CAVU
Sun Sep 20, 2026 12:56 pm |
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Aircraft Types
Technical and practical discussion about specific aircraft types such as Cessna 180, Maule M7, et al. Please read and search carefully before posting, as many popular topics have already been discussed.
Subforums: Aeronca/Bellanca/American Champion, Aviat Husky, Cessna 120/140, Cessna 170, Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Cessna 182 Skylane, Cessna 180/185 Skywagon, Cessna 200 Series, de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Maule M and MX models, Piper PA-12, Piper PA-20 and PA-22 Pacer family, Stinson |
Last post by Josef
Wed Sep 23, 2026 6:46 pm |
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Engines and Propellers
Lycoming, Continental, Hartzell, McCauley, or any broad spectrum drive system component used on multiple type.
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Last post by stinson35
Sun Aug 02, 2026 5:07 pm |
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Fuel
Nothing happens without it. Discuss fuel locations, quality, alternatives, and anything else related to this critical resource.
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Last post by Mapleflt
Sat Sep 12, 2026 5:33 pm |
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Light Sport Aircraft and Ultralights
Sometimes the most fun way to get into the backcountry, Part 103 Ultralights and Light Sport Aircraft have their own considerations.
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Last post by slowhawk
Tue Aug 04, 2026 2:58 pm |
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Maintenance, Tuning, and Parts Support
Have problems with your aircraft? Maybe just questions about how best to tune or adjust something? Regs or maintenance? Need to know the best way to do something?
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Last post by dar636
Wed Sep 23, 2026 7:53 am |
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Marketplace
Gear for sale, gear wanted, etc. Be sure to read the Required Reading sticky before posting.
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Last post by StevenStyles
Thu Jul 23, 2026 4:07 pm |
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Modifications
Have you modified your aircraft? STC? STOL Kit? Major rebuild from just a data plate?
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Last post by Zzz
Fri Sep 11, 2026 8:04 pm |
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Ownership
Owning an aircraft has many special considerations like financing, taxes, inspections, registration, and even partnerships. You can post questions on buying and selling procedure. Please post type-specific questions and topics in the Types forum.
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Last post by SmokeyTheBear
Wed Aug 12, 2026 5:27 am |
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Products, Gear, and Technology
Avionics, airplane covers, tires, handheld radios, GPS receivers, wireless Wx uplink...any product related to backcountry aircraft and flying.
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Last post by C180_guy
Wed Sep 23, 2026 6:24 pm |
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Projects: Homebuilding and Restoration
Aircraft building and project-level overhaul forum -- Kitplanes, experimental amateur-built, homebuilding, or even restoration of certified aircraft.
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Last post by skyward II
Sun Sep 06, 2026 5:33 pm |
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Airports, Airstrips, and Landing Zones
Discuss your knowledge of airports and off-airport strips. Help inform other pilots of status, warnings, noise abatement, and closure endangerment. See also: http://www.shortfield.com
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Last post by skyward II
Tue Sep 22, 2026 12:12 pm |
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Backcountry Airport Database
All airport data is managed by Shortfield.com. If you have questions or suggestions, look here.
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Last post by Cannon
Sun Jan 24, 2021 5:33 pm |
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Events/Fly-Ins and Trip Planning
Get together with other pilots or enthusiasts. Plan it or get info about it here.
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Last post by BazzLow
Wed Sep 23, 2026 2:30 pm |
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Regions and areas
Not necessarily information about airstrips or airports, but more general info about a greater area or a route of flight.
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Last post by C180_guy
Sun Nov 23, 2025 9:20 am |
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How-To and Tutorials
Look in here for step-by-step procedures on how to upload photos to the gallery, embed images in posts, and use other fun features of this website.
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Last post by Mapleflt
Sat Nov 15, 2025 1:50 pm |
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Technical Issues and System Updates
Have a problem with the website? Maybe you can find the answer here.
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Last post by Zzz
Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:56 am |
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Knowledge Base
Discuss the content of the Knowledge Base section of the site, and provide suggestions for additions.
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Sat Apr 25, 2026 8:56 am |
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