Backcountry Pilot

For Sale: Garmin InReach Explorer + Price: $225 Works great. I did a factory reset so it’s ready for the next user. Includes USB Cradle for mounting and a carabiner clip. There are a couple of very minor...

For Sale: Garmin GDL 51 XM Weather Receiver Price: $425 Works great. I upgraded to a GDL 52 about 6 months ago and no longer need it. Includes cigarette lighter adapter but does not have the cradle mount....

I am hoping to rent some hangar space for June and July in McCall, ID(KMYL) this summer. I will need space for my Husky. I am not sure if the plane will be there for all of June but it will definitely...

I have a Sirius XM SXAR1 weather receiver for sale. This unit provides XM Weather to Foreflight running on an iPad. A SiriusXM weather subscription is required. The unit is like new and I purchased it...

Garmin 496 with XM Good condition and good working order. XM weather is not currently active and the databases are outdated. Original box, accessories, and some additional accessories as can be seen...

I'll be in ID in about a week. I know this time of year can be early for Fish Lake. Has anyone been there recently? I would love a pirep if possible. Thanks, Joe

I am considering the purchase of the SXAR 1 XM weather receiver. Is anyone using this unit? If yes, are you happy with it? Are there any glitches or annoyances? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks, Joe

Is anyone using Garmin's new GPS, the Aera 660? It looks like a nice unit and it seems that the subscription plan is finally at a competitive price. I would love to know your impressions and specifically...

ABI 3224A Tailwheel. 850TT when removed from my Husky for a Baby Bushwheel upgrade. The tailwheel was working great when I removed it--I only removed it for upgrade reasons. There is no tail spring...

Some friends and I are heading to Utah in a few days. We are very excited to go and we are hoping to get some recent pireps about airstrip conditions. If anyone can pass on some recent knowledge, that...

Hey Bill and the rest of the bushwheel crew, I would love to see more of the Super Maule. It is a great looking plane! Congrats.

Hey, I'm at C29, not too far from you. Shoot me a PM if you want to get together and do some flying. I have a bunch of fun private strips in the area I can show you. Joe

Hey Greg--thanks for sharing. I don't have anything nearly as exciting to share, but I did have a worn out dog on a 300 hour Maule I used to own. It was not a highly worked plane and the flaps would...

Whee, Sounds like a good quick trip. Let's see the plane!

I can't wait to see it all done. The plane is looking great. You do fantastic work.

Hey Grass Strip, Was your 205 based in Northern IL at C77 back in the early 90's. I am pretty sure I used to fuel and move your plane when I was a college kid working the line. It was a really nice...

Hi Herman, I just got back from Idaho and camping at JC. Just so you are aware, the caretakers are finishing today and the power is scheduled to be turned off this week for some construction project....

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