Carmine Mowbray, who is with the Recreational Aviation Foundation, sent in this photo, taken at her favorite airfield, Meadow Creek (0S1) in the Flathead National Forest in Montana, with her 1960 C-182 with the Sportsman STOL, VGs and 3-bladed prop. “Bring your bear spray and enjoy the primitive facilities for a quiet backcountry experience,” she advises.
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Video: Backcountry flying in a 182
Recently posted to YouTube is a great video of a Cessna 182 flying in the backcountry of Washington, Oregon and Idaho by Backcountry182.com
Picture of the day: Backcountry camping at its best
Marian Jensen of Auburn, Washington, sent us this photo, explaining: “Backcountry camping in a C-180 at Moose Creek, Idaho.”
A chance to kick start your backcountry lifestyle for just $60
The Alaska Airmen Association will, once again, raffle off an airplane at the May 5-6, 2018, Great Alaska Aviation Gathering in Anchorage. For the third consecutive year, Talkeetna, Alaska-based Above Alaska Aviation will build the refurbished PA-18-150 Super Cub. Above Alaska Aviation will restore the Piper PA-18-150 to replicate original production line standards with “hidden” Alaska […]
Backcountry flying at its best
Scott Newpower sent in these photos taken by his son Tom at Schafer Meadows (8U2) in Montana of his Cessna 182 and Beech Bonanza landing at the backcountry airstrip: Want to see your photo online and in the pages of General Aviation News’ print edition? You can submit your photo online or email [email protected].
Having fun in the backcountry
Bill Whitney of Yakima, Washington, sent us these photos of his 1952 Cessna 170B he bought in Anchorage. He notes: “180-hp Lycoming engine conversion, 31″ Alaskan Bushwheels, Horton STOL kit, VGs and many other mods make it a very capable backcountry airplane.”
A backcountry formation flight
Kevin Quinn sent us this photo of a formation flight in the backcountry.
Bone up your backcountry flying skills
If you’ve watched any of Backcountry Aviation’s popular STOL Tips video series, you might consider adding one of their seminars to your continuing education. Upcoming locations include: Burnet, Texas (Dec. 10-11, 2016); Phoenix, Ariz. (Feb. 11-12, 2017); and Rockin 7 Ranch, Wyoming (Apr. 29-30, 2017). Instruction Seminars include five hours of ground instruction and 1.5 […]
Video: STOL Tips for tricycle gear aircraft
Backcountry flying expert Patrick Romano has just posted a new STOL tips video for tricycle gear aircraft. “While many people believe a taildragger is needed to access the backcountry, there is a reality that a trike handled well with the proper technique is basically just as capable as it’s taildragger brethren,” he notes.