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  • Around the Campfire
    A general forum for anything related to flying the backcountry...or just flying in general. Formerly "Pilot Lounge," but when's the last time you saw a lounge in the woods?
    1422 Topics
    18371 Posts
    Last post by hicountry View the latest post
    Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:13 pm
  • Theory, Practice, and Procedures
    Share tips, techniques, or anything else related to flying.
    205 Topics
    4255 Posts
    Last post by mtv View the latest post
    Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:34 am
  • Regulations, Laws, and Call to Action
    Discuss the legality of flying the backcountry, and what your rights and duties are to protect it.
    156 Topics
    2243 Posts
    Last post by RobBurson View the latest post
    Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:38 am
  • Live to Tell
    Near misses, close calls, and lessons learned the hard way. Share with others so that they might avoid the same mistakes.
    99 Topics
    1714 Posts
    Last post by Mongo View the latest post
    Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:34 am
  • Accident Analysis
    Debrief, share, and hopefully learn from the mistakes of others.
    152 Topics
    1727 Posts
    Last post by L-19 View the latest post
    Sat Mar 06, 2010 2:04 am
  • Flying Humor
    Jokes, anecdotes, classic sayings. Make us laugh, go ahead. Please put politically oriented posts in Hot Air.
    119 Topics
    702 Posts
    Last post by Glidergeek View the latest post
    Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:36 pm
  • Seaplane Operations
    Floatplanes are as much a staple of exploring the backcountry as anything. If you do it on water, share here.
    61 Topics
    566 Posts
    Last post by ccurrie View the latest post
    Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:25 pm
  • Ski Flying
    Two of the best inventions ever, skis and airplanes, together.
    47 Topics
    509 Posts
    Last post by L-19 View the latest post
    Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:58 am
  • Community
    Recommendations, announcements, introduce yourself, etc.
    188 Topics
    1941 Posts
    Last post by Skystrider View the latest post
    Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:17 pm
  • DVD, Video, and Book Reviews
    Found a good flying movie? Book? Share.
    33 Topics
    224 Posts
    Last post by highriskphoto View the latest post
    Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:34 am
  • Videos and Multimedia
    Links to videos, images, etc. It can be yours or flying stuff you find on the internet.
    263 Topics
    2100 Posts
    Last post by Mr. Ed View the latest post
    Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:45 am
  • 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!
    67 Topics
    2369 Posts
    Last post by RobBurson View the latest post
    Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:49 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
    273 Topics
    2708 Posts
    Last post by EZFlap View the latest post
    Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:01 am
  • Backcountry Airport Database: Shortfield.com
    All airport data is managed by Shortfield.com. If you have questions or suggestions, look here.
    1 Topics
    2 Posts
    Last post by chrisg View the latest post
    Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:48 am
  • Regional/Area Information
    Not necessarily information about airstrips or airports, but more general info about a greater area or a route of flight.
    67 Topics
    844 Posts
    Last post by low rider View the latest post
    Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:11 pm
  • Events/Fly-Ins
    Get together with other pilots or enthusiasts. Plan it or get info about it here.
    256 Topics
    2970 Posts
    Last post by shortfielder View the latest post
    Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:25 pm
  • Ownership
    Owning an aircraft has many special considerations like financing, taxes, inspections, registration, and even partnerships.
    4 Topics
    104 Posts
    Last post by Glidergeek View the latest post
    Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:25 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.
    210 Topics
    4639 Posts
    Last post by bobwidmer View the latest post
    Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:31 pm
  • Engines and Propellers
    Lycoming, Continental, Hartzell, McCauley, or any broad spectrum drive system component used on multiple type.
    101 Topics
    973 Posts
    Last post by GroundLooper View the latest post
    Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:22 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.
    187 Topics
    2534 Posts
    Last post by qmdv View the latest post
    Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:50 pm
  • Modifications
    Have you modified your aircraft? STC? STOL Kit? Major rebuild from just a data plate?
    136 Topics
    1943 Posts
    Last post by EZFlap View the latest post
    Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:03 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?
    121 Topics
    1180 Posts
    Last post by 1SeventyZ View the latest post
    Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:02 pm
  • Kitplanes and Home-Building
    2 Topics
    92 Posts
    Last post by Stol View the latest post
    Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:01 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.
    25 Topics
    399 Posts
    Last post by pdshetler View the latest post
    Sun Mar 07, 2010 3:56 pm
  • Marketplace
    Gear for sale, gear wanted, etc.
    35 Topics
    215 Posts
    Last post by Skydive206 View the latest post
    Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:13 am
  • Off Topic
    Not flying or backcountry related, but fun and interesting anyway. Please post politically oriented topics and humor in Hot Air.
    96 Topics
    1076 Posts
    Last post by mepps1 View the latest post
    Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:02 pm
  • Hot Air
    Hot Air is a catch-all for heavily politicized and inflammatory topics that tend to ruffle feathers. This is an opt-in forum as a courtesy to our readers. Please read the How-To to gain access.
    16 Topics
    136 Posts
    Last post by AKGrouch View the latest post
    Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:34 pm
  • The Sporting Life
    Fishing, hunting, shooting, blowing things up, and twisting throttles are as much a part of many pilots' lives as hangar talk.
    45 Topics
    791 Posts
    Last post by 1SeventyZ View the latest post
    Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:47 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.
    19 Topics
    87 Posts
    Last post by 1SeventyZ View the latest post
    Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:03 am
  • Technical Issues and Suggestions
    Have a problem with the website? Maybe you can find the answer here.
    81 Topics
    705 Posts
    Last post by 1SeventyZ View the latest post
    Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:02 pm

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