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    Dry Winter Destinations: 14 Backcountry Strips to Visit in the Southwest US

    A regional guide with ideas for winter camping destinations in California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona. Read More
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Learn about backcountry airports and off-airport operations from around the world.

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Backcountry aircraft

Bush planes and aircraft that are ideal for backcountry flying, including popular modifications and accessories.

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Techniques and procedures for negotiating the unique flight environment of the backcountry.

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Backcountry safety and survival

Self-sufficiency in the absence of civilization is a critical skillset for pilots.

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Trip Reports
daedaluscan 51 minutes ago View the latest post All the Airports in New Mexico
I honestly think that one of the best things about owning an airplane is the unbelievable scenery we get to see that most people never do. The USA is beautiful.
Modifications
WWhunter Today, 07:31am View the latest post 58 C172 STC for O-320 ?
Having owned a similar older 172, there is no way I would go through all that effort to install an O-320 when cost wise, the afore mentioned O-360 would be a much better option. You...
Around the Campfire
A1Skinner Today, 07:19am View the latest post Cessna 182B BREATHER HOSE
Where did you get that part number? My breather from the oil fill to the back of the engine is a rubber type flexible hose. It attaches at the rear to an aluminum tube. Thanks for...
Karmutzen Yesterday, 19:41pm View the latest post Alaska trip planning 2026
The FAA FAQ says a flight plan is required, but I cannot find any regulatory reference number. Anybody?
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/he ... filing/faq
“ Q: Do we file an ICAO...
Products, Gear, and Technology
Rob Yesterday, 07:09am View the latest post Bushwheels Gone PE
Anybody remember when BW's could be had in different durometers? Man I sure do, what a great concept, just like race cars...
Of course like most people just starting out I just called...
Modifications
Aviouniversal Yesterday, 01:04am View the latest post Airframe Expert Contact for Advice on Building a Motor Mount
Hi,
if you’re looking for an engine mount for this kind of configuration, this is exactly what we design and manufacture — we’re actually building similar mounts right now.
We produce...
Products, Gear, and Technology
Bigrenna Mar 18, 16:10pm View the latest post Composite Voyager Finally Ready
Shoot me a DM. I can get you sorted out for the 86.
Greg-
Book Reviews
pburns Mar 18, 04:23am View the latest post A Few Good Books
Coincidently, just started The Dog Stars yesterday. Daughter #1 (Chronologically, can't have a favorite kid...) bought it for me and said I would like it. So far she is correct.
Pete
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Bush Flying Library

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