Backcountry Pilot

A father and son strike out for Copper Creek in a '47 Stinson, on the hunt for Dall Sheep, and end up learning a few lessons about aircraft performance..and human performance.

After a few years learning the ropes of commercial bush flying in Alaska, the author of "Southbound" is back with a tale of her first backcountry caribou hunt.

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.