For the knowledge base List of Backcountry Aircraft, we're sorely lacking in content. If you're willing to draft a writeup for any of these aircraft, and better yet if you own one and have first-hand knowledge, let me know. This section gets a lot of traffic but it needs a lot of work.

It's a wiki, it can be a constantly changing and growing thing, so your work need not be comprehensive.

The best examples we have are the Piper PA-20/22 by Brian Pankonin and the Bearhawk 4-place by Jared Yates. These are distinct articles not just in the aircraft but in the focus-- the Pacer article focuses heavily on a guide to STC modifications, whereas the Bearhawk article gives a broad overview of the aircraft details, performance, and building process. All of it is helpful.

I'd personally like to see:

- PA-18 Super Cub
- Maule M5 and M7
- Just Highlander/Super STOL

Thanks. PM or email me zane@

Edit: I've created an example stub for reference, and a file to download that you can fill in. We use a combination of Markdown and HTML, so use markdown or just plain text where possible.

https://www.backcountrypilot.org/knowle ... ample-stub

The template download: http://backcountrypilot.org/images/kb/a ... e-stub.txt

Markdown reference: https://guides.github.com/features/mastering-markdown/

I'll help out on the 205. How do you add info?

Grassstrippilot wrote:I'll help out on the 205. How do you add info?

Cool!

It's easy: you write up a plaintext entry, bundle up some high res images, and email it to me.

Ok. I've got training at the end of the month, so once I get that over with I'll work on this. Thanks!

This is such a great idea Zane. I know Im guilty of pushing the Skywagon jive, but I'd would be so nice to start to see more info on all the other fantastic and capable backcountry airplanes that are out there.

bigrenna wrote:This is such a great idea Zane. I know Im guilty of pushing the Skywagon jive, but I'd would be so nice to start to see more info on all the other fantastic and capable backcountry airplanes that are out there.

Well, it's not a new idea. I've been pushing it for 3 years without much traction. :/

There should be two sections on the 182. 1956 to 1961 and then 1962 to infinity. Because of them getting rid of the trimable horizontal stabilizer and adding a lot of weight, the later ones are way different.

Tim

qmdv wrote:There should be two sections on the 182. 1956 to 1961 and then 1962 to infinity. Because of them getting rid of the trimable horizontal stabilizer and adding a lot of weight, the later ones are way different.

Tim

Can't wait to see your articles, Tim!

I would love to take the Rebel as I'm a firm believer in the design and love the performance I get out of mine. Do you have a template you can send for the info you're looking for?

Ill try to get one written up on the M7. Over the winter we are doing a video review for Maule so this will be a good start.

[quote="learntolandshort"]Ill try to get one written up on the M7. Over the winter we are doing a video review for Maule so this will be a good start.[/quote]

I might be able to help you out with that Patrick.
Let me know if so.

Well, I guess I can find what I started on the Cub series and try to make some sense of it....
I do have a question Zane, should I stay with just one model..?? When I started my write up it blew up into everything cub related... J3, J4, J5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-18 and PA-14... It was becoming a beast and I quickly got overwhelmed..

Brian.

Timberwolf wrote:I would love to take the Rebel as I'm a firm believer in the design and love the performance I get out of mine. Do you have a template you can send for the info you're looking for?

That's a great idea. I'll draft up a template.

BCP Knowledge Base aircraft template. Please fill in all known information. It uses Markdown Extra, if you're so inclined to use formatting code, but it's absolutely not required.

# SUMMARY #

Write an introductory description of the aircraft, possibly with a little history and/or relativity to other types. Please try to keep it factual rather than anecdotal or subjective. See the linked examples in the original post up top.


# SPECIFICATIONS #

This is not required but is certainly appreciated by any who come after you doing their research. Here's a basic suggested list of specs to include:

Aircraft specs
-Type (aircraft make/model):
-Years produced:
-Engine model(s):
-Propeller(s):
-landing gear design:
-Tires/wheels/brakes:
-Wing span:
-Wing chord:
-Wing area:
-Max gross weight:
-Approximate Useful load:
-Fuel capacity:

Performance specs
-These could be pulled from the POH or kit mfr estimates.

# MODEL DISTINCTIONS #

Like the Cessna 100 series, the distinctions are seemingly never-ending as the models go from A to nearly Z (180A, 180B, 180H, 172N et al.) Some of these distinctions are quite important among types. The PA-18-105 vs the PA-18-150 for instance-- engine size and a few other things I'm sure.

# NOTABLE ISSUES #

There are some common performance considerations with some models, as well as some well-documented recurring points of interest that potential buyers should look out for. Lack of or exclusion from popular STCs, for instance.

# MODIFICATIONS #

This is a section of the best suggested modifications for backcountry and off-airport use, not necessarily all that exist. This will also be formatted differently for certified vs experimental types.

For certified/STC'd mods:

Modification title/description | Applicability (submodel) | STC Number | STC Holder | STC Url to FAA website

Here is the sample code for the Atlee Dodge V-brace for Skywagons:

Code: Select all

V Brace | 180, 180A, 180B | [SA02319AK](http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/3D8B4B382747527A8625761F0073B210?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa02319ak) | [F. Atlee Dodge](http://www.fadodge.com/)

For experimental mods:

Modification title/description | Link to manufacturer or documentation or examples


# PHOTOS #

Please provide photos of at least 1600 pixels width, zip/compress them if more than one, or use a Dropbox folder.


# REFERENCES #

If you've copied or includes any information learned from another source, please cite it.
Add your own name
Photographers' names

Another thing that might be helpful when putting together the information for each aircraft is a short list of things to look for during purchase, maybe a pros and cons list if you will. For example on a PA 22/20 a couple of issues are the SB 819 or sealed struts or not. Just a thought, Thanks.

That's a great idea Schwarz. Really any notable objective characteristics.

Got it. I'll start typing up what I've got and run it through the gurus. Thanks

Timberwolf,
So glad you are doing this. As you know, I am a very enthusiastic Rebel supporter. I think it is an under appreciated plane. Definitely not the perfect plane in all realms of aviating, but sure 'checks a lot of boxes' for me.

Want to thank you and your wife for meeting up with me and going for a ride in your awesome Rebel!

WWhunter wrote:Timberwolf,
So glad you are doing this. As you know, I am a very enthusiastic Rebel supporter. I think it is an under appreciated plane. Definitely not the perfect plane in all realms of aviating, but sure 'checks a lot of boxes' for me.

Want to thank you and your wife for meeting up with me and going for a ride in your awesome Rebel!

No Worries....always happy to help out fellow aviators

The first person to come through with a writeup was Battson. I think it must have taken him an hour.

https://www.backcountrypilot.org/knowle ... rctic-tern

Keep in mind, this kind of resource is a living database. Any suggestions/changes/additions can be sent in to knowledge@.