Backcountry Pilot

We want to have another fly in, we need it to be on or later than the last weekend of Sept 2017. What works for you guys. We bought another 10 acres on the other side of the runway, it could only...

My brother and I picked up a 1961 Cessna 150 taildragger project a couple of months ago. It has the lycon tailwheel conversion with current registration and all the work signed off. The project is just...

Does anyone have any real wolrd experience with the small gill vents that can be added to the lower cowling of a 180 or 182? Did anyone actually have them installed and have before and after results?...

I fell ass backwards into a day at Oshkosh tomorrow. We are leaving Fredrick MD at 5am in a Pilatus PC-12. Any body on here that is going to be there. My wife and I would enjoy meeting you.

I have a few friends who need an instructor. All 3 own their own airplanes. Two of the guys are heavy and will need an instructor who weighs 165lbs or less. We have no light weight instructors in our...

I bought a Cessna 150 a couple of weeks ago because it was a good deal. I was planning on putting a paint job on it and selling it. I have gotten too busy and have decided to sell it as is. It is a 1966...

Is there any interest in a weekend get together in South Central Pennsylvania this summer. My wife and I would be happy to host it at our airport. There are dozens of grass strips around here we can visit....

Will Federal SC-1 skis work on an L-16 with no bounce gear. We would only be flying off smooth runways, no off airport landings. The skis are rated for up to 1400lbs gross and our Champ is 1200lbs gross....

Can a Cessna 180 and an Aeronca Champ fit in a 40 foot wide by 48 foot long hangar? I know it would be tight and probably a pain in the behind, but I found a great deal on some 42' trusses. Any one...

Does anyone on here have any experience with the Evangel 4500 twin stol? I thought maybe someone from Alaska might have some time in the Yellow and Blue one that is, or was, in Anchorage.

My wife and I recently bought a private airstrip in East Berlin PA. We have been here several months now and we have invited the neighbors over for a get together to get to know them better. We sent...

I have a 100 gallon fuel trailer. I need alcohol free 93 octane fuel for my 2 stroke Avid Flyer. I also like to use it in my mowers and other airport toys. Is 93 ok to run in my 180? I have been told...

What tire pressure are you guys running in 850s on a 180?

Does anyone know how much cruise speed and climb rate is lost when switching from stock 600x6 to 850x 6 tires?

Is there an STC'ed sling seat available for the rear passenger seats in 180? I don't really like the Altee Dodge fold up seats because of the snag factor when skydiving. I would like a light weight ,...

I finally got my 1953 180 in the hangar for it's annual inspection. It has a vintage Airtex interior that is in good shapebut is heavy and outdated. I would like to move the battery to the firewall and...

I need to replace the fuel bladders in my 53 180. While I am at it I will be replacing the fuel caps. Any recomendations on who to buy this stuff from. Thanks

It has been raining a lot in my area and my runway is very soft, too soft to fly my 180 that has 600 x 6 main tires. A pair of 850s came with the plane , I haven't had time to put them on, let alone do...

I have a friend who flew gliders in the eighties. He also flew ultralights for many years. He has a pilots license with a glider endorsement only. He wants to get back into flying, Does anyone know what...