Backcountry Pilot

Fellow Backcountry Pilots- It has been a while since I have posted but the time has come again to discuss backcountry flying, safety and competency with specific reference to activities at Johnson...

Hi Folks- We are requesting volunteer work party support for Indian Creek Airstrip (S81) on Saturday April 30th. In conjunction with the USFS Salmon-Challis Middle Fork Ranger District we are looking...

Hi Folks- We are trying to locate a volunteer to support maintenance activities at the Big Creek Airstrip (U60). This position will involve some training on the tractor and irrigation equipment and...

Had an opportunity this last week to fly a young couple into a Idaho Backcountry Airstrip for the first time and the young man thought it might be appropriate to kneel down on the runway and propose to...

Hi Folks - I am heading to Anchorage on 06/18 and then heading down to Seward for about 4 days and then back to Anchorage for the balance of the trip. No serious plans yet, but if anyone has any...

Fellow Backcountry Pilots- The USFS is planning significant and desperately needed maintenance activities at Bernard Airstrip (U54) located in the Frank Church Wilderness Area on May 15th, 16th and...

Hi Folks- If you have never been to McCall, Idaho this may be your opportunity to visit this wonderful airport as we begin to emerge from the fog of - Covid. The McCall Airport is a very friendly...

Hi Folks- As most of you know, I am the District 7 Director, for the Idaho Aviation Association (IAA) which encompasses most of the Frank Church and the lower end of the Selway. Think in terms of Fish...

It is that time of year again! Unless an issue (?) progresses to the point that we have travel restrictions imposed on us, I am currently planning on heading to the Alaska Airman's Show 2020 and arriving...

Did some camping last week at Chamberlain Basin in the Frank Church Wilderness. Good time but the fires in the last few years have left much of the area like a moonscape. If you like solitude, still pretty...

Does anyone have the calibration data for a 1959 C-182B Model on this fuelhawk universal 16" gauge they could send me?? I can empty one of the tanks and fill at 5 gallon increments but if someone has already...

Hi Folks- Just completed my "FAA Basic Med" requirements which included a physical exam by my personal doctor, the completion of a course and passing the test. I am good for 48 months, just need to...

Having some fun... https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/aircraft-ownership-value-perspective-dave-irvin/?published=t

Another great morning flying the Idaho Wilderness. v7CMaoUs7VQ

Having some and flying out from a short visit at Cold Meadows Airstrip on Sunday. kt-iE-mGg7U

Finally broke out the Christmas present and got it mounted and figured out how to at least turn it on. Lot's to learn. Having fun. Enjoy.. Moose Creek Take Off- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vYJtezhBbY Moose...