A new video posted to YouTube shows how a Cessna 172 pilot can enjoy the Alaska backcountry.
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Picture of the Day: OSH-bound respite
A grass strip near Emigrant, Montana makes for a nice respite as a pair of Kitfox Aircraft head to AirVenture 2018.
One tricked out Maule
“We started with a stock M7-235,” said Maule Aircraft President Brent Maule. “The modifications were made using primarily STC’d products.”
CubCrafters boosts production for 2019
YAKIMA, Washington – CubCrafters will significantly increase production of the line of light two-place tandem aircraft it manufactures in 2019, according to company officials. “Backcountry flying is increasing in popularity and CubCrafters has seen continuous sales growth since the introduction of the Light Sport Carbon Cub in 2009,” said CubCrafters’ Director of Sales Brad Damm. […]
Picture of the day: Sunrise in the Mohave Desert
Wendy Lessig sent in this photo, explaining: “Sunrise at the Bacon Strip in the Mohave Desert. Airplane camping with my Piper PA-12 — it’s like a SuperCub, only better!” Would you to like have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via the form below Wendy’s picture or send it […]
Picture of the day: Remember summer?
As most of the country continues in a deep freeze, it’s refreshing to remember that it will eventually end and we can look forward to sunny, warm days. To help with that, we are featuring frequent contributor Mike Kincaid’s picture today, which he named “Summer day on Lake Pend Oreille.” He explains the photograph was […]
Picture of the day: Don’t forget the bear spray
Carmine Mowbray, who is with the Recreational Aviation Foundation, sent in this photo, taken at her favorite airfield, Meadow Creek (0S1) in the Flathead National Forest in Montana, with her 1960 C-182 with the Sportsman STOL, VGs and 3-bladed prop. “Bring your bear spray and enjoy the primitive facilities for a quiet backcountry experience,” she advises.
Video: Backcountry flying in a 182
Recently posted to YouTube is a great video of a Cessna 182 flying in the backcountry of Washington, Oregon and Idaho by Backcountry182.com
Picture of the day: Backcountry camping at its best
Marian Jensen of Auburn, Washington, sent us this photo, explaining: “Backcountry camping in a C-180 at Moose Creek, Idaho.”