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Guide To Buying Affordable Bush Planes
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05.08.2025 - Initial Build
Finding an affordable aircraft that can handle the backcountry for $80K or less? A challenge for sure, but with the right knowledge and a shrewd approach, it can be done.
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- Last Updated: February 05, 2026
02.24.2025 - Initial writeup/copied 205 page
The Cessna 206, successor to the Skywagon series as the most popular and effective single engine charter aircraft.
Tips for Cessna Gear Alignment
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3.16.2023 - Initial article
Proper gear alignment on tailwheel Cessnas is critical to ground handling stability.
Cost of Aircraft Ownership
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- Last Updated: June 05, 2025
05.01.2019 - initial article
Guide to the costs involved with owning a backcountry airplane
Cessna 120/140
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2.19.2019 - Initial article
The progenitor 2-seat trainer is a fun and worthy backcountry tailwheel aircraft
A Cowboy's Guide to the Cessna 185
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2.6.2019 - Initial article
A classic take on the care and feeding of the ultimate Cessna single
Cessna 170
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3.5.2018 - Initial article
Cessna 170
The tailwheel predecessor to the ubiquitous 172 is a popular and affordable backcountry explorer.
Tire guide
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- Last Updated: November 01, 2025
01.29.2018 - Zane - Updated tire diameter graphic to add 8.50x10
Guide to tires for use in the backcountry and off-airport landing zones
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- Last Updated: February 14, 2019
12.11.2016 - Initial writeup
The Cessna 205, predecessor to the popular 206, is an affordable workhorse for the private backcountry pilot.
Arctic Tern
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10.10.2016 - Initial article
The Arctic Tern is an updated design based on the Interstate Cadet S-1B1.
de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
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12.11.2016 - Initial article
Workhorse of the North, the legendary de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, is one of the most beloved and valued bush planes of all time.
Example Stub
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12.11.2016 - created template
This is a template for aircraft knowledge base entries.
Dream Tundra
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1.22.2015 - Initial article
The Canadian-built Dream Tundra uses high-tech manufacturing methods to produce a tight-tolerance, all-metal STOL aircraft kit.
Cessna 182 Skylane
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7.1.2014 - Initial article
Cessna 182 Skyhawk mods list
The venerable do-everything airplane has it all: speed, utility, and comfort.
Bearhawk
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10.4.2014 - Initial article
The homebuilt Barrows Bearhawk is a 4-place conventional gear aircraft with a high lift wing and a design max load of 2,500 lbs, making it an ideal design basis for a bush plane.
Piper PA-20 Pacer / PA-22 Tri-Pacer
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- Last Updated: June 12, 2020
10.18.2013 - Added leading photo
The short winged Piper PA-20 Pacer, and converted versions of its successor the PA-22, are one of the absolute best values for a backcountry aircraft.
Cessna 180/185 Skywagon
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2.9.2014 - Initial article
Cessna 180/185 Skywagon mods list
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
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5.13.2014 - Initial article
Cessna 172 Skyhawk mods list
The world's most popular aircraft is one of the best backcountry values available today.