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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.
    2359 Topics
    30392 Posts
    Last post by OregonMaule View the latest post
    Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:01 am
  • Theory, Practice, and Procedures
    Share tips, techniques, or anything else related to flying.
    326 Topics
    7396 Posts
    Last post by OregonMaule View the latest post
    Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:32 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.
    277 Topics
    3727 Posts
    Last post by WingsOverPalawan View the latest post
    Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:46 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.
    169 Topics
    2540 Posts
    Last post by Stol View the latest post
    Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:21 am
  • Accident Analysis
    Debrief, share, and hopefully learn from the mistakes of others.
    309 Topics
    3824 Posts
    Last post by HuskyPilot View the latest post
    Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:29 pm
  • Flying Humor
    Jokes, anecdotes, classic sayings. Make us laugh, go ahead. Please put politically oriented posts in Hot Air.
    222 Topics
    1422 Posts
    Last post by Zane View the latest post
    Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:57 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
    1384 Posts
    Last post by 185 Bushbird View the latest post
    Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:32 am
  • Ski Flying
    Two of the best inventions ever, skis and airplanes, together.
    96 Topics
    1042 Posts
    Last post by porterjet View the latest post
    Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:05 am
  • Community
    Recommendations, announcements, introduce yourself, etc.
    338 Topics
    3873 Posts
    Last post by Maverick View the latest post
    Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:09 pm
  • DVD and Book Reviews
    Found a good flying movie? Book? Share.
    83 Topics
    801 Posts
    Last post by Emory Bored View the latest post
    Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:38 pm
  • 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.
    589 Topics
    4826 Posts
    Last post by dirtstrip View the latest post
    Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:05 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!
    196 Topics
    5469 Posts
    Last post by dirtstrip View the latest post
    Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:40 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
    438 Topics
    4755 Posts
    Last post by courierguy View the latest post
    Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:53 pm
  • Backcountry Airport Database
    All airport data is managed by Shortfield.com. If you have questions or suggestions, look here.
    58 Topics
    90 Posts
    Last post by shortfield.com View the latest post
    Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:00 pm
  • Regional/Area Information
    Not necessarily information about airstrips or airports, but more general info about a greater area or a route of flight.
    142 Topics
    1970 Posts
    Last post by 907Pilot View the latest post
    Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:49 am
  • Events/Fly-Ins and Trip Planning
    Get together with other pilots or enthusiasts. Plan it or get info about it here.
    530 Topics
    8188 Posts
    Last post by GumpAir View the latest post
    Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:05 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.
    330 Topics
    7205 Posts
    Last post by EZFlap View the latest post
    Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:04 pm
  • 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.
    49 Topics
    1044 Posts
    Last post by dirtstrip View the latest post
    Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:24 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.
    171 Topics
    2225 Posts
    Last post by c-ed View the latest post
    Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:17 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.
    354 Topics
    4892 Posts
    Last post by EZFlap View the latest post
    Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:13 am
  • Modifications
    Have you modified your aircraft? STC? STOL Kit? Major rebuild from just a data plate?
    240 Topics
    3811 Posts
    Last post by A1Skinner View the latest post
    Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:58 pm
  • 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?
    184 Topics
    1810 Posts
    Last post by EZFlap View the latest post
    Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:10 pm
  • 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.
    36 Topics
    136 Posts
    Last post by TJ Carr View the latest post
    Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:14 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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