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  • Around the Campfire
    A general forum for anything related to flying the backcountry...or just flying in general. Please check first if your new topic fits better into a more specific forum before posting.
    2342 Topics
    30229 Posts
    Last post by AvidFlyer View the latest post
    Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:15 pm
  • Theory, Practice, and Procedures
    Share tips, techniques, or anything else related to flying.
    325 Topics
    7358 Posts
    Last post by L-19 View the latest post
    Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:10 am
  • Aviation Regulation and Law
    Discuss the legality of flying the backcountry, FARs, advocacy, and aviation relevant legislation. Please post other non-aviation related legislative or political topics in Off Topic or Hot Air.
    276 Topics
    3694 Posts
    Last post by once&futr_alaskaflyer View the latest post
    Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:31 pm
  • Live to Tell
    Near misses, close calls, and lessons learned the hard way. Share with others so that they might avoid the same mistakes.
    167 Topics
    2524 Posts
    Last post by Grassstrippilot View the latest post
    Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:38 pm
  • Accident Analysis
    Debrief, share, and hopefully learn from the mistakes of others.
    306 Topics
    3795 Posts
    Last post by AvidFlyer View the latest post
    Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:45 am
  • Flying Humor
    Jokes, anecdotes, classic sayings. Make us laugh, go ahead. Please put politically oriented posts in Hot Air.
    220 Topics
    1413 Posts
    Last post by M6RV6 View the latest post
    Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:35 pm
  • Floatplane Operations
    Floatplanes are as much a staple of exploring the backcountry as anything. If you do it on water, share here.
    144 Topics
    1379 Posts
    Last post by gear View the latest post
    Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:06 pm
  • Ski Flying
    Two of the best inventions ever, skis and airplanes, together.
    95 Topics
    1033 Posts
    Last post by courierguy View the latest post
    Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:10 pm
  • Community
    Recommendations, announcements, introduce yourself, etc.
    334 Topics
    3831 Posts
    Last post by Nizina View the latest post
    Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:52 am
  • DVD and Book Reviews
    Found a good flying movie? Book? Share.
    81 Topics
    772 Posts
    Last post by scottnt View the latest post
    Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:45 am
  • Videos and Multimedia
    Links to aviation videos, images, etc. It can be yours or flying stuff you find on the internet. If it's not aviation or backcountry oriented, put it in Off Topic.
    583 Topics
    4779 Posts
    Last post by robertc View the latest post
    Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:24 pm
  • Trip Reports
    Did you fly somewhere cool, take photos, and feel like telling the tale to make us drool from the confines of our offices? Post them up!
    194 Topics
    5414 Posts
    Last post by hicountry View the latest post
    Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:23 pm
  • Airports and Airstrips
    Discuss your knowledge of airports and off-airport strips. Help inform other pilots of status, warnings, noise abatement, and closure endangerment. See also: www.shortfield.com
    434 Topics
    4707 Posts
    Last post by hotrod150 View the latest post
    Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:57 am
  • Backcountry Airport Database
    All airport data is managed by Shortfield.com. If you have questions or suggestions, look here.
    57 Topics
    89 Posts
    Last post by shortfield.com View the latest post
    Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:00 pm
  • Regional/Area Information
    Not necessarily information about airstrips or airports, but more general info about a greater area or a route of flight.
    141 Topics
    1962 Posts
    Last post by 29singlespeed View the latest post
    Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:52 am
  • Events/Fly-Ins and Trip Planning
    Get together with other pilots or enthusiasts. Plan it or get info about it here.
    524 Topics
    8045 Posts
    Last post by shorton View the latest post
    Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:48 pm
  • Types
    There are many type-specific websites out there, but if you want to talk C-180, PA-18, or DHC-2 with other members, this is the place.
    329 Topics
    7185 Posts
    Last post by dirtstrip View the latest post
    Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:06 am
  • Ownership
    Owning an aircraft has many special considerations like financing, taxes, inspections, registration, and even partnerships. Please post type-specific questions and topics in the Types forum.
    48 Topics
    1037 Posts
    Last post by hardrock View the latest post
    Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:57 pm
  • Kitplanes, Home-Building, and Restoration
    42 Topics
    1100 Posts
    Last post by jiott View the latest post
    Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:12 pm
  • Ultralights and Light Sport Aircraft
    Sometimes the most fun way to get into the backcountry, Part 103 Ultralights and Light Sport Aircraft have their own considerations.
    52 Topics
    828 Posts
    Last post by bart View the latest post
    Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:07 am
  • Engines and Propellers
    Lycoming, Continental, Hartzell, McCauley, or any broad spectrum drive system component used on multiple type.
    170 Topics
    2204 Posts
    Last post by littlewheelinback View the latest post
    Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:06 pm
  • Products, Gear, and Technology
    Airplane covers, tires, handheld radios, GPS receivers, wireless Wx uplink, folding bicycles...whatever you think is cool and worthy of discussion, or get a recommendation.
    353 Topics
    4875 Posts
    Last post by whee View the latest post
    Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:41 am
  • Modifications
    Have you modified your aircraft? STC? STOL Kit? Major rebuild from just a data plate?
    239 Topics
    3786 Posts
    Last post by 58Skylane View the latest post
    Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:11 am
  • Maintenance and Parts Support
    Have problems with your aircraft? Maybe just questions about regs or maintenance? Need to know the best way to do something?
    182 Topics
    1768 Posts
    Last post by hotrod150 View the latest post
    Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:41 am
  • Fuel
    Nothing happens without it. Discuss fuel locations, quality, alternatives, and anything else related to this critical resource.
    47 Topics
    1271 Posts
    Last post by shortfielder View the latest post
    Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:12 pm
  • Marketplace
    Gear for sale, gear wanted, etc.
    38 Topics
    152 Posts
    Last post by maulewaco View the latest post
    Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:00 pm
  • How-To and Tutorials
    Look in here for step-by-step procedures on how to upload photos to the gallery, embed images in posts, and use other fun features of this website.
    24 Topics
    176 Posts
    Last post by Jaerl View the latest post
    Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:23 pm
  • Technical Issues and Suggestions
    Have a problem with the website? Maybe you can find the answer here.
    105 Topics
    1124 Posts
    Last post by svanarts View the latest post
    Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:23 am

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