Have any of you ever shaved down tire tread to reduce weight, or make it smooth for experimental use or non-aircraft off road use? Any of you ski operators use these?
What method did you use? Did...
Can anyone tell what the make and model is of this aircraft at 2:04 in the video? Leading edge slats sure made it get off quick.
This video has already been linked in the "Valdez 172???" thread #19238,...
It was noted that the FAA Alaska Flight Supplement ( the pink colored A/FD looking book ) no longer has the list of survival equipment in it. Either I'm not looking in the wrong place, or it was removed...
Guys, I'm completely new to the subject of Tundra Tire Mods. I decided to educate myself by asking questions of local bush pilots, searching the FAA.gov site, Google stuff, and of course here at BCP.
I...
Lets roll up our sleeves!
Alright boys and girls, I'm willing to put my money and muscles were my mouth is!
Where is a good old fashion work party on a strip going to be this summer? BBQ along with...
Christmas Valley Oregon ( ident 62S ) trip.
I decided to make a run to what’s known here in Oregon as “the Oregon Outback” ( I can only hope our BCP Aussie members can forgive us for that one, lol...
Siletz Bay Oregon ( ident S45 ) trip report.
If you happen to land here you will find a rain shelter, and a Port-a-pot and two picnic tables.
About 15 hangars are located there. No FBO or fuel.
https://www.backcountrypilot.org/images/originalphotos/4713/5028/4f535b7fe02fd47367f3efc0.jpg
A...
Diabetic info for pilots.
I’m making this post just so that’s it here and archived for some future reference for some pilot that just came home with some bad news and can’t find much info out there.
If...
I was just surfing the BCP fuel forum, and I remembered a fueling mishap that could have resulted in a far worse disaster.
This guy, a few hangars over from me, had an aircraft. He was trying to save...