Backcountry Pilot

Good news, that set of Edo 2000s I have listed here might be sold but they need to head to Finland via Florida and I'm in Utah. Any recommendations on a crating and/or a shipping company for something...

We sold the PA-12 last June but still have the floats that came with it. These have been hanging in the top of the hangar for ten years. Prior to that these were used in Maine before we brought the plane...

Looks like I will be moving back to Logan, UT after I separate from the Navy. I love both flying and working on aircraft and have been meaning to get my A&P license. For the type of aviation career I want...

Has anyone established a firm cutoff point with regard to density altitude? I grew up flying around Logan, Utah (KLGU) and know how a loaded 152/172 performs when its 80 degrees and the field elevation...

The 26.5mm flare launchers (don't say gun, gets people anxious) have a fair variety of flares/smoke that can be used. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/new-czech-military-265-mm-signal-flares-10-rds.aspx?a=484008 They...

Not that it makes any differance, but I think 2 helo's and 3 fixed wings in that amount of area sure could use some help?? That might be the right amount of aircraft for a 10 mile radius (314 square...

Here is the SAR method I'm most familiar with. Section 4 specifically: http://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/srss/Documents/PUBS/NWP%203-22-5-SARTAC.pdf

For any of us nearby; they DO NOT WANT OUTSIDE AIRCRAFT. Just called the number and asked about heading up there and was told that there was a miscommunication and that they don't want other help due...

A similar thing happened in Korea with a F-86 pushing another to a safer bailout location. It worked, but the ending is tragic. http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/1983/December%201983/1283valor.aspx

I am also not an Apple person. When I took the Mrs to look at tablets we both discounted the iPad immediately since it took a charger we didn't already have. I know, silly reason, but I'm sick of taking...

I recently bought the new Gen 2 Google Nexus 7 (~$260) and installed Garmin Pilot on it to replace my Garmin 196. Cockpit space is rather small in the 140 so a mini-tablet made the most sense. I really...

http://www.eaa.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=15584 Anyone else going to this? I went last year for breakfast and then hopped over to Cavanaugh Bay for lunch. Good trip, great scenery.

I'd rather list the Mrs and the baby on craigslist than sell my Cessna 140 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My dad already offered...

I certainly would like something aerobatic, a warbird, something on floats, and a airplane fast enough to ensure I never have to consider flying on an airline again. With a fleet like that I'd either have...

Some of the recent posts have got me thinking about this. I'd rather list the Mrs and the baby on craigslist than sell my Cessna 140 but I would like something with four seats, IFR capable, and tricycle...

I thought I was expensive but I'm on the cheaper side. '46 Cessna 140 1M liability, 30K hull $696 a year Commercial Pilot, Instrument for aircraft and rotorcraft, private rating for seaplane, 1400TT,...