Backcountry Pilot

Anyone know if an STC exists to run 8.5x6 tires on a C150? Im installing on a TW conversion. Thx- Greg-

For Sale: MT 2 Blade 80" Ultra with Nickel Edges. P/N MTV-15-B/203-52. Black with white tips. Fits Lyc O-360 etc. Aprox 50hrs since new. Comes with new (unpainted) spinner. Donation to BCP with sale....

For Sale: Almost new MTV-15-B/302-52 two blade MT. Black w/ white tips. Fits Lyc. Two spinners avail; Cessna or Husky. Aprox 100 hrs since new, and only in service for 3 ish months. Was removed when...

I know we have some Air Tractor drivers here... This would be a hoot _nKCBO8hfFw?si

I was just yapping with Joe from the UK... he reminded me of this old chestnut. (when we had no kids, were thin with more hair and less obligations) Also nice to see AkGreg pop up again on the forum. The...

Spent the weekend up at the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering with AkGreg. Great folks, great weather, great time. Thought I’d share some pics… https://backcountrypilot.org/images/photos/2855/7306/32da30864babc22444752782.jpg...

Spent the weekend up at the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering with AkGreg. Great folks, great weather, great time. Thought I’d share some pics… https://backcountrypilot.org/images/photos/2855/7306/32da30864babc22444752782.jpg...

The first flying I ever did was in a 1939 J3 Cub. They are some of my strongest memories. Back then, the J3 was a mighty machine… a door opener and a dream fulfiller. It provided exhilaration and...

For sale: R/L Skywagon Patroller doors. Doors are stripped of all paint and seals. Donation to BCP with sale. PM for deets. Greg-

I have been reserving a bunch of N#'s for different projects. I grabbed N170BX for a 170B project, but the customer has decided to go with one of the others. If anyone is doing a 170B and that interests...

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Getting to be that time again... Thinking I'll take my Son up with me this year as I haven't been to the show since FedEx gave em the boot. About time I get my yearly fix for wandering around Lake Hood...

Curious... Anyone know the process of obtaining an AME with Transport Canada staring with FAA AP/IA? Is there an easy process, or tiny small loops? Thx-

In renewing my Basic Med this AM, I thought I'd send a reminder to those of you who have been a bit lazy about, or have not thought about getting your Basic Med. Do it now... Lots of folks still don't...

Curious if anyone has installed rear windows with the camera port? I'll be replacing rear windows in a 170B soon and was curious if any has any feedback? https://www.aircraftwindshieldstore.com/rear-side-window-with-photo-port-1253/

Hey folks. I've a favor to ask to the community with respect to my good friend Wolf Herold... I know some of you were following along with Wolf on his adventure where he chased his boyhood dream...

For sale: Two AV 30s (Certified), magnetometer, AV-Link, and TailBeaconX. PM if interested. Donation to BCP with sale. Greg-

For Sale, F Atlee Dodge Jumpseat (single, right side) as removed. Comes with all parts, belts, ancor hardware + STC paperwork. Seat is in great condition. Powder coated stock grey. PM for deets. Donation...

I stumbled on this old vid this AM. Can't believe how time waits for no man. LOL Lots of cobwebs on that bit, but it's still works just the same all these years later. Happy New Year folks! I'm...

I talked to Hartzell yesterday they are finally over all the hurdles! STC's are complete and they are ready to start taking orders. I'll be trying one out on my wagon later this winter, so I'll have...

For sale: R/L Skywagon Patroller doors. Doors are stripped of all paint and seals. Donation to BCP with sale. PM for deets. Greg-

Around this time every year I like to chime in and remind us all that it's time to think about donating to BCP. Keep in mind that Zane is still there tirelessly toiling in the salt mine managing this...

If you haven't caught Damien's Intro to Ski Flying, it's a fun watch: GtxjSqsBH3g

Cleaning out the hangar... For sale: King KLR 10 AOA system. Was keeping this to install in a project, but no time. The King licensed the tech from A Alpha and was the same exact technology with the...

Cleaning out the hangar… For sale: R/L Skywagon Patroller doors. Donation to BCP with sale. PM for deets. Greg-

I asked google to write a cautionary tale and spit this out. #-o The mountains were a siren song, calling to aviators with promises of untamed beauty and exhilarating challenges. For a group of...

For Sale: 86” Voyager prop as removed from C180 for McFarlane MT/Voyager film/test. Prop is ostensibly brand new and has 18.7hrs SNP. stock 470 wasn't the perfect fit for this prop, so the MT was reinstalled…...

If anyone is interested... Last month I did a small project for McFarlane where we did a side by side comparison between the 2B MT and the 3B Voyager... it was really fun to get back into making an aviation...

For Sale: MT 2 Blade 80" Ultra Series with Nickel Edges. P/N MTV-15-B/203-52. Black with white tips. Fits Lyc O-360 etc. Zero time since O/H 127hrs TT (ostensibly new) Comes with new (unpainted)...

This has been rumored for the last decade, but it looks like the FAA is about to make a final ruling on the high time airframe MSB for several GA airplanes... if past is prologue, probably the AD to follow. The...

For Sale: new, never installed GNC 255 nav/com and GTX 345 transponder. Units were purchased for a 170 B project, but the panel has moved in a different direction. I’d like to sell them as a package,...

Around this time each year I like to remind folks of Zane’s hard work and hint hint hint that this site is run in large part by the donations and support of its members. If you dont see a little note...