by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 21, 2021 | 20210909, Airports, Aviation News, backcountry flying, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots, Recreational Aviation Foundation
The guide lists backcountry airstrips in all 50 states. Read More
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 19, 2021 | Aviation News, backcountry flying, General Aviation, Photo of the Day
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Beautiful evening sunset at Backcountry Flying Experience Seaplane Base. The Sportsman was visiting for a few weeks.” Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jul 8, 2021 | Aviation News, backcountry flying, General Aviation, Photo of the Day
Ben Carlson submitted this photo with a note: “Yelm Air Force Beach Day at Copalis Beach in Washington State. March 2021.” Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | May 22, 2021 | Airshows & Fly-Ins, Aviation News, backcountry flying, General Aviation, homebuilt aircraft, News, STOL
Attending the gathering were two 4-Place Bearhawk aircraft, a Patrol, and an LSA. “Participants included other wannabes (not to be confused with wallabies) and guys still building,” added Bearhawk Aircraft officials. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | May 20, 2021 | Alaska, Aviation News, backcountry flying, General Aviation, Photo of the Day
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “A 360 camera provides perspective after departing Bold Airstrip in Alaska and flying over Eklutna Lake with this modified Bushcaddy L-164.” Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | May 18, 2021 | 20210603, Aviation News, backcountry flying, Briefings, General Aviation, homebuilt aircraft, News, STOL
The first flight of the first Bearhawk Companion, which features side-by-side seating, confirmed the design’s cruise speed of 145 mph. It took Dave Lenart an estimated 1,000 hours over 10 months to complete the kit. Read...