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rocket created a new forum topic Flying W/AKGear new various bunniesAnyone flying with the “Tent store”, that’s what we call them up here now ;), new model bunnies? I’ve got a shit-ton of titanium bits in my left foot and my old bunnies are done. Realized playing outside...2026-03-10 22:44:33 -
Had a recent request for Cessna 180/182/185 Monarch Auxiliary Fuel Tank drawings and parts information from someone. I decided to have my complete set photocopied, and put on a memory stick.
I Want to know who to contact to get the information loaded onto the Back Country website.
I understand Nicholas Ferraro may be getting some new tank fittings made, if someone needs replacements.2026-03-10 21:12:30
Zzz Brian, that's great! I can add it to the knowledge base. You can email me at zane [at] backcountrypilot.org. Thanks.10 hours 44 minutes ago -
jrc111 created a new forum topic ACK ELT Battery BluesMy ACK ELT hit the 10 year replace the Duracell CR2 or equivalent Audio Alert battery. I must confess to paying more attention to the ELT test signal on my Yaesu handheld when I do my every 3 month or...2026-03-10 18:33:00 -
Mapleflt created a new forum topic Prop Me UpLooking for user experience in climb/seaplane prop for an 0-200 installation.2026-03-10 12:08:06 -
CParker created a new forum topic Starlink “high speed” ratesLooks like Starlink is looking for their pound of flesh from aviators. Just received an email stating my Starlink mini sub will have to increase 5x to $250/mo. The 400mph plan is $1000/mo.2026-03-02 14:08:54 -
Enjoyed seeing my plane in various stages of assembly too behind trophy wife. Really nice work I didn’t realize y’all had done that much work on it. I saw it in the jig and the paint booth so most of the work was finished.
Hopefully it finds a good home.
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freewheelin created a new forum topic Where to find "Cubdriver: Alaska"Longtime lurker new to the forum. I'm looking for the original "Cubdriver: Alaska" film. Is there anywhere to purchase/view it online? Or is my best bet a second hand copy? Looks like there's one on...2026-03-01 06:16:37
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freewheelin created a new forum topic WTB: TaylorcraftHey BCP! New pilot here with dreams of flying in the mountains considering buying my first airplane. I think a Taylorcraft would suit my mission well-- plus, I just love the look of them. I'd be very...2026-02-28 23:32:19
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That’s wild, thanks for sharing. Cool airplane!2026-02-25 23:19:11
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Ski flights require additional precautions and ground checks. When I first flew my amphibious aircraft on skis, I really wanted to try to land on the hull of a boat without skis. To be honest, without thinking twice, right in flight I moved the landing gear lever to the top position. And then the mo2026-02-25 19:06:58
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kotatinych added a new comment in The Out-Of-Control Surface: A Loose Ski MishapSki flights require additional precautions and ground checks. When I first flew my amphibious aircraft on skis, I really wanted to try to land on the hull of a boat without skis. To be honest, without thinking twice, right in flight I moved the landing gear lever to the top position. And then the mo2026-02-25 18:38:23 -
Zzz created a new forum topic The Out-Of-Control Surface: A Loose Ski MishapMy local friend Rich shared a good story about the time his ski bungee decided it couldn't hold the tip up anymore, and things got a little scary. https://backcountrypilot.org/features/category/live-to-tell/the-out-of-control-surface-a-loose-ski-mishap I...2026-02-25 18:02:45
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on2it created a new forum topic Avcon engine shock mounts for O-360 C172 mod on STC SA807CEDear All I realise trying to get information on the Avcon 180/CS conversion out of the STC holder is next to (or actually) impossible. Does anyone know if the correct shock mount for this conversion...2026-02-25 03:28:59
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pburns created a new forum topic Bad Elf issuesHey all, Currently ferrying my 7ECA from Wyoming to NY. I am using a Bad Elf GPS paired with a iPad mini for navigation. This has worked flawlessly for several years in the Champ. Of course, now it's...2026-02-24 14:05:27 -
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Syclone created a new forum topic Battery boxI have a 1957 Cessna 180 with the battery box relocated to the firewall. The box itself is made by Tommods. There is no information in the logbooks and i can't find any information online. Has anyone...2026-02-20 20:45:46
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Lucky created a new forum topic Taking a flight while in KenyaThe wife and I are planning to do a safari trip in Kenya this April. Have any of you done this and do you have any tips on doing a flight while on the trip? I fly a 182 and it would be a blast to take...2026-02-19 00:16:21 -
Huminajumina created a new forum topic Cheat Island Fly-in in the AOPA Sweeps 170 (2024)Finally put together some footage from when I flew the AOPA Sweeps 170 to Cheat River airstrip on Cheat Island and hit some mountain top strips. The first half shows me flying in and attending the memorial...2026-02-18 23:22:09 -
Zzz created a new forum topic Blocked by Cloudflare? It's not just youHey all, the Internet is nasty place these days for anyone trying to keep a website running. For years, BCP has used Cloudflare as a security layer to help protect us from hackers, bots, overwhelming traffic...2026-02-16 17:56:08
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