Backcountry Pilot

Last April I picked up a partially completed, but then deconstructed Kitfox 5. It came with lots of upgrades and was a pretty good deal. I didn't get serious about building until around July or August...

With apologies to those who surf the same places I do, and who might see this cross posted to those groups, I'm seeking input. Asymmetric Partnerships I currently have a Citabria 7ECA that has been...

Yesterday I stood in my driveway with that exact same empty feeling that I've had these past few years at the end of a motorcycle trip with my oldest son. We've operated seamlessly together for the past...

You guys were kind enough to tolerate me posting pics and video of flying in my Citabria. Well this plane wouldn't be my first choice for backcountry work but it's at least a fun tail dragger. This...

I attended Aviation Day in Wentachee, WA this past weekend. I was able to fly my uncle's plane from EPH to EAT where I parked next to a B-25. I put a lot of butts into the pilot seat of the plane during...

I'm beginning to realize that video capture and editing take a lot of time and effort. Videos I post here in the near future are part of my desire to capture video I can share with family and friends....

I'm posting this in Ownership because it is a subject that has never affected me until now: Reaching into my wallet in order to procure a tail wheel tow bar. I brought my Citabria to it's new home...

According to legend the two happiest days of airplane ownership are the day you buy and the day you sell. I'm going to have to assume the happier of the two is when you unload the derelict onto it's...

Greetings, Sorry to sully up a backcountry forum with a non backcountry question but hoping a get a few suggestions. I need to fly an old tail dragger from the middle of eastern Washington to Willmar...