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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.
    1614 Topics
    20951 Posts
    Last post by Skydive206 View the latest post
    Thu Sep 02, 2010 4:29 pm
  • Theory, Practice, and Procedures
    Share tips, techniques, or anything else related to flying.
    228 Topics
    4884 Posts
    Last post by d.grimm View the latest post
    Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:00 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.
    179 Topics
    2607 Posts
    Last post by hotrod150 View the latest post
    Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:15 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.
    117 Topics
    1928 Posts
    Last post by Brian - Steve's Aircraft View the latest post
    Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:11 pm
  • Accident Analysis
    Debrief, share, and hopefully learn from the mistakes of others.
    183 Topics
    2160 Posts
    Last post by AvidFlyer View the latest post
    Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:21 am
  • Flying Humor
    Jokes, anecdotes, classic sayings. Make us laugh, go ahead. Please put politically oriented posts in Hot Air.
    139 Topics
    823 Posts
    Last post by 180Marty View the latest post
    Sun Aug 29, 2010 6:13 am
  • Floatplane Operations
    Floatplanes are as much a staple of exploring the backcountry as anything. If you do it on water, share here.
    86 Topics
    808 Posts
    Last post by Rhymes View the latest post
    Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:20 pm
  • Ski Flying
    Two of the best inventions ever, skis and airplanes, together.
    56 Topics
    569 Posts
    Last post by Grassstrippilot View the latest post
    Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:21 pm
  • Community
    Recommendations, announcements, introduce yourself, etc.
    216 Topics
    2245 Posts
    Last post by denalipilot View the latest post
    Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:10 am
  • DVD, Video, and Book Reviews
    Found a good flying movie? Book? Share.
    35 Topics
    260 Posts
    Last post by 58Skylane View the latest post
    Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:49 am
  • Videos and Multimedia
    Links to videos, images, etc. It can be yours or flying stuff you find on the internet.
    334 Topics
    2627 Posts
    Last post by 1SeventyZ View the latest post
    Thu Sep 02, 2010 2:14 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!
    112 Topics
    2965 Posts
    Last post by shortfielder View the latest post
    Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:33 am
  • 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
    320 Topics
    3147 Posts
    Last post by iceman View the latest post
    Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:13 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.
    83 Topics
    1053 Posts
    Last post by z3skybolt View the latest post
    Mon Aug 23, 2010 8:31 pm
  • Events/Fly-Ins
    Get together with other pilots or enthusiasts. Plan it or get info about it here.
    340 Topics
    4552 Posts
    Last post by AvidFlyer View the latest post
    Thu Sep 02, 2010 3:40 pm
  • Ownership
    Owning an aircraft has many special considerations like financing, taxes, inspections, registration, and even partnerships.
    10 Topics
    263 Posts
    Last post by Jaerl View the latest post
    Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:18 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.
    233 Topics
    4904 Posts
    Last post by mr.helix View the latest post
    Sun Aug 08, 2010 7:10 pm
  • Engines and Propellers
    Lycoming, Continental, Hartzell, McCauley, or any broad spectrum drive system component used on multiple type.
    112 Topics
    1110 Posts
    Last post by Rhyppa View the latest post
    Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:49 am
  • 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.
    224 Topics
    3211 Posts
    Last post by emflys View the latest post
    Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:24 pm
  • Modifications
    Have you modified your aircraft? STC? STOL Kit? Major rebuild from just a data plate?
    150 Topics
    2443 Posts
    Last post by lancef53 View the latest post
    Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:27 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?
    129 Topics
    1228 Posts
    Last post by Mathew Sharp View the latest post
    Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:49 am
  • Kitplanes and Home-Building
    5 Topics
    153 Posts
    Last post by hotrod150 View the latest post
    Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:54 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.
    30 Topics
    461 Posts
    Last post by once&futr_alaskaflyer View the latest post
    Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:15 pm
  • Marketplace
    Gear for sale, gear wanted, etc.
    21 Topics
    107 Posts
    Last post by Glidergeek View the latest post
    Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:51 pm
  • Off Topic
    Not flying or backcountry related, but fun and interesting anyway. Please post politically oriented topics and humor in Hot Air.
    128 Topics
    1544 Posts
    Last post by Jaerl View the latest post
    Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:20 am
  • Hot Air
    Hot Air is a catch-all for heavily politicized and inflammatory topics, as well as possibly offensive material that should not be indexed by search engines. This is an opt-in forum as a courtesy to our readers. Please read the How-To to gain access.
    9 Topics
    100 Posts
    Last post by Green Hornet View the latest post
    Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:39 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. Please add firearm and related topics here.
    52 Topics
    946 Posts
    Last post by Dokmow View the latest post
    Wed Sep 01, 2010 8:58 am
  • 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.
    21 Topics
    105 Posts
    Last post by nmflyguy View the latest post
    Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:29 pm
  • Technical Issues and Suggestions
    Have a problem with the website? Maybe you can find the answer here.
    92 Topics
    859 Posts
    Last post by 1SeventyZ View the latest post
    Wed Aug 18, 2010 1:18 pm

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