A cedar pavilion will provide shelter and amenities, including a picnic table, barbecue, fire ring, electricity, water, and a port-a-potty.
backcountry flying
RAF grant to improve Ochoco National Forest airstrip
“The project helps to ensure this unique backcountry airstrip remains in service by improving safety.”
New pilot shelter at KRCV
Funding came from the Recreational Aviation Foundation, the county and others.
Picture of the Day: Deep in Desolation
Cory Wolf submitted the following photo and note: “Spring in the Desolation Canyon along the Green River in Utah made for a great backdrop for my 1963 C205 in May 2019. In this remote section of the canyon, access is only possible by floating the river, by foot, or by plane. The pasture/runway has been […]
Video: Experimenting with a snowy runway
A rare snow day has one pilot trying out new techniques.
Picture of the Day: In Utah’s backcountry
Allen Macbean submitted the following photo and note: “Late afternoon sun lights up the red rock canyons behind our 1952 Cessna 170B at a remote airstrip in the Utah backcountry in November 2019.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos […]
Photos illustrate RAF’s mission
Officials were pleased that many of the photos came from airfields where the Recreational Aviation Foundation has had an impact.
Picture of the Day: The coolest way to fish
Kevin Quinn submitted the following photo and note: “Kinley Quinn, 9, looking for fish.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in the […]
Picture of the Day: Camping in the Idaho backcountry
Marian Jensen submitted the following photo and note: “Mike Latta, retired American Airlines captain, takes it easy after flying into Moose Creek, Idaho, for a C-180 backcountry camping trip. Life is tough.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]