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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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Backcountry safety and survival

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

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Modifications
A1Skinner Today, 10:09am View the latest post 58 C172 STC for O-320 ?

I think for the money you'd spend on a O-320 conversion you should just Send your O-300 to airplanes and have them work their magic on it. That way you keep your stock motor, but he...
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A1Skinner Today, 08:12am View the latest post Cessna 182B BREATHER HOSE
The part number is 0500106-102. I'm pretty sure its just 5/8" or 3/4" ID aluminum pipe, your A/P should be easily able to make one for you, its not hard.
Products, Gear, and Technology
Rob Today, 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...
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tedwaltman Today, 06:46am View the latest post Alaska trip planning 2026
Thank you for digging into the first aid kit and fire extinguisher requirement.
I believe a flight plan is always required for any over-flight. I’d sure encourage folks to err on the...
Modifications
Aviouniversal Today, 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 Yesterday, 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 Yesterday, 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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Lucky Mar 17, 23:22pm View the latest post Where to purchase Avidyne IFD & PS Eng 450B
will do
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