Backcountry Pilot

Join us on a 7-day family summer vacation to the Mesabi Iron Range of northeast Minnesota for some weather, wind, and fun flying in some unique bush planes. Oh, and a super long short film.

A greenhorn pilot arrives at the conclusion that he needs his own airplane, but wisely decides to conduct further research...by way of getting his float rating.

A hunting guide and outfitter reflects on the philosophy of his mountain float flying career thus far, including choice of aircraft, and techniques for balancing pressure and decision making in the challenging environment of British Columbia's north coast.