Backcountry Pilot

HR3935 was singed into law on 5/16/24. Of course who reads 1000 pages of legislation so I am not sure if there are some bad items hidden in the bill. It does appear have several positive changes for...

Going on my second Idaho trip in about a week. I am hoping to explore the Snake River. I have landed at Dug and Big Bar before but wanted to check out some other spots. Curious if anyone can give PIREPs...

What an amazing summer it has been for me. Just got back from my third Idaho trip. Had a wonderful time camping at Johnson Creek with several friends. Weather was awesome. No smoke. Some scattered...

Got some low voltage readings this weekend flying the Skywagon. Alternator was changed in 1994 and I am thinking it is the cause. Been thinking it was only a matter of time before it failed. Good thing...

I don't post many videos but felt this one was worth sharing. P2IBaVgx5Zg Josh

My friend just purchased this beautiful 1955 170B. It has a stock O300 engine and really no mods whatsoever. I know some will say add an O360 but the engine is 600 SMOH and the plane is light - 1322...

I pulled the trigger on the Titanium Gear for the Skywagon and wanted to give a review. So far I am extremely pleased with the product. TLGW has a new set of legs that weigh under 20 lbs a piece that...

I am considering buying a tug for the 180 and want to hear what might be the best option. Back story (pun intended) here is that I had Back surgery 2+ weeks ago and am grounded for a little while for...

Eric brought up being bored with the full flaps Skywagon Thread and I thought I would start a new one regarding wheel landings vs 3 points. Here are my feelings on the subject. First and foremost...

I am planning a trip in late August to explore some strips in Northern California and Southern Oregon. Originally we planned to stay at the Lucas Lodge on the Rogue but we picked the wrong weekend. They...

I have been fortunate enough to take on a new student with a tailwheel converted 1976 C172. I had heard the slant tail converted models had problems with tail authority in crosswinds. So far this is...

Below is a photo of a black sticky like material below the fuel drain on the left tank of my friend's C182. The bladder was changed about a year ago. This material appeared about a month ago. His IA...