Backcountry Pilot

Hello Backcountry Pilots, Came across this Federal Law US 36 CFR 261.13 at work today. It appears that we as backcountry pilots have the legal right to land on Forest Service property if it isn't...

Hello Backcountry Pilots, The FAA does indeed have jurisdiction and over-site on all civil aircraft with an “N number”, pilot, or mechanic with an FAA Certificate. Public Use/Government, or Military...

When you see a memo saying "use prudent judgement" to conduct a ramp check = they know they cannot detain you, or question you. If they had the authority to ramp check you, you would see a cite to the...

I believe that it is still clear as mud Cary. I have been told (right hearsay) that us non commercial guys do not actually have to consent to a ramp check and that part 135 guys can decline if it interferes...

Just more 2013 pictures: Fish Lake Idaho, Labor Day Weekened http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/DSCF6044_zpse8f4ebf6.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/DSCF6090_zps661c26c8.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/DSCF6104_zps228e7a9a.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/DSCF6119_zps18cf4ba4.jpg

Sorry to bring back an old thread, but wondering if any progress has been made? Hello Backcountry Pilots, Sorry I have not been pursuing the re-opening of the Riggins Airport lately. Been busy...

Before: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/DSCF2316_zpsec7ea348.jpg After: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/After_zps0fcf0fc8.jpg I highly recommend getting your own...

George, You must be back up in Alaska by now. Anyway stop by for another visit in your Wilga next fall if you get a chance. James

Just some pictures from Rob & Paul's visit: http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/IMG_0013_zpse966e24b.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/IMG_0009_zpse8a2c98b.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/IMG_0023_zps98cba4ab.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/IMG_0060_zps5aa82e99.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/IMG_0032_zpsa730e8c4.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/jamesp1961/IMG_0056_zps69148017.jpg

Rob, Looking forward to your visit at Clear Creek. I'll have plenty of food, booze and bullets. Should be hot this week so it looks like zip line rides, swiming in the creek, and plenty of adult...

geez Rob, you gotta quit sugar coating everything.... #-o Oh and by the way , Maule is loaded and ready to launch, complete with .357 Mag, smith, 40 Cal Sig, and homebuilt AR....heh heh heh.... [-o

We've all seen what those ground squirrels can do to an airstrip! Its a shame he didn't thank you. I think contesting it is in order. Sam US Forest Service employees in the past were issued 22 shells...

You probly woke him up from his nap. Every FS employee I've ran into at backcountry strips has spent all day sleeping in the cabins. Hmm. Not my experience. And going through 14 miles, nearly half...

Go to Court to contest it, then when the Ranger doesn't show, they will drop the charge. Your word against theirs. How about setting up a "James Defense Fund"? I would be willing to contribute. Assuming...

Oh that is BS! Is it posted? If not, I'd think you'd have grounds to fight it. Glad you tested the waters for me. We had thought of doing that this spring. Short of a tail number, is there any requirement...

He doesn't do weed, James. Ya right

Hello Backcountry Pilots, I flew down to Cold Meadows this morning to shoot ground squires with a friend in his airplane. Anyway we were the only airplane there this morning. I was shooting squires...