The Alaska Airmen Association will, once again, raffle off an airplane at the May 5-6, 2018, Great Alaska Aviation Gathering in Anchorage. For the third consecutive year, Talkeetna, Alaska-based Above Alaska Aviation will build the refurbished PA-18-150 Super Cub. Above Alaska Aviation will restore the Piper PA-18-150 to replicate original production line standards with “hidden” Alaska […]
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Backcountry flying at its best
Scott Newpower sent in these photos taken by his son Tom at Schafer Meadows (8U2) in Montana of his Cessna 182 and Beech Bonanza landing at the backcountry airstrip: Want to see your photo online and in the pages of General Aviation News’ print edition? You can submit your photo online or email [email protected].
Having fun in the backcountry
Bill Whitney of Yakima, Washington, sent us these photos of his 1952 Cessna 170B he bought in Anchorage. He notes: “180-hp Lycoming engine conversion, 31″ Alaskan Bushwheels, Horton STOL kit, VGs and many other mods make it a very capable backcountry airplane.”
A backcountry formation flight
Kevin Quinn sent us this photo of a formation flight in the backcountry.
Bone up your backcountry flying skills
If you’ve watched any of Backcountry Aviation’s popular STOL Tips video series, you might consider adding one of their seminars to your continuing education. Upcoming locations include: Burnet, Texas (Dec. 10-11, 2016); Phoenix, Ariz. (Feb. 11-12, 2017); and Rockin 7 Ranch, Wyoming (Apr. 29-30, 2017). Instruction Seminars include five hours of ground instruction and 1.5 […]
Video: STOL Tips for tricycle gear aircraft
Backcountry flying expert Patrick Romano has just posted a new STOL tips video for tricycle gear aircraft. “While many people believe a taildragger is needed to access the backcountry, there is a reality that a trike handled well with the proper technique is basically just as capable as it’s taildragger brethren,” he notes.
Picture of the day: Backcountry flying
Mark Creighton sent in this photo with just a short note: “Backcountry flying April 27, 2016, in Garden Valley, Idaho.”
Scratch your seaplane and backcountry itch with one stop
If you are reading this, chances are high your bucket list includes “add seaplane rating” and “experience backcountry flying.” There are numerous places to strike either from your list. But there are few places a pilot can scratch both itches with one stop. Curious? Open up a map and look for northwest Montana in general. […]
Surviving in the backcountry
By Kristian Ljundkvist You’re two hours into a cross-country trip, flying peacefully over a forested wilderness about an hour out from your destination. You’re enjoying the silence on the radio when you suddenly notice the oil pressure gauge – out of the corner of your eye – dropping to zero. Shortly thereafter: Silence. Your training […]