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