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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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Fri Sep 05, 2008 1:32 pm patrol guy  |
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Theory, Practice, and Procedures
Share tips, techniques, or anything else related to flying.
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Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:54 pm MikeMl  |
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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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Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:31 pm 58Skylane  |
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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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Sat Aug 23, 2008 12:06 am Quail  |
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Accident Analysis
Debrief, share, and hopefully learn from the mistakes of others.
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:27 pm Scolopax  |
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Flying Humor
Jokes, anecdotes, classic sayings. Make us laugh, go ahead.
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Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:21 pm shorton  |
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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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Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:13 am Vick  |
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Ski Flying
Two of the best inventions ever, skis and airplanes, together.
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Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:45 am WWhunter  |
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Community
Recommendations, announcements, introduce yourself, etc.
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Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:22 am whee  |
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DVD and Video Reviews
Found a good flying movie? Review it.
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Fri May 16, 2008 11:05 pm 1SeventyZ  |
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Multimedia
Links to videos, images, etc.
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:18 am 180Marty  |
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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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Airports, Strips, and Destinations
Share your knowledge of airports and off-airport strips. Help inform other pilots of status, warnings, noise abatement, and closure endangerment.
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:00 pm cavemanboy  |
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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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Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:03 am chaser  |
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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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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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Fri Sep 05, 2008 1:28 pm Ellis Lipe  |
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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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Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:40 pm jomac  |
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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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Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:51 am WWhunter  |
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Modifications
Have you modified your aircraft? STC? STOL Kit? Major rebuild from just a data plate?
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Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:07 pm AKGrouch  |
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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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Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:25 am Jr.CubBuilder  |
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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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Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:36 pm hotrod150  |
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Marketplace
Gear for sale, gear wanted, etc.
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Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:47 pm Dogsbody  |
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Shortfield.com
All airport data is managed by Shortfield.com. If you have questions or suggestions, look here.
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Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:48 am chrisg  |
| Not Necessarily Flying Related |
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Off Topic
Not flying or backcountry related, but fun and interesting anyway
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Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:53 pm 1SeventyZ  |
| Backcountrypilot.org Website |
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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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Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:32 am westernpilot  |
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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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