Here's a tricky approach not meant for the faint of heart. Destination is Simonds airstrip in the Idaho backcountry. The strip is 900' long x 37' wide with a 4% to 9% grade, trees all around, and it's at 5243' msl. Check out this...
Lori MacNichol-Gregory is based at KMYL, McCall Municipal Airport, McCall, Idaho. I soloed in a 1946 Champ in 1981 and obtained my private pilots license in 1982 in McCall, Idaho. I soon became a commercial pilot flying as an air taxi pilot in the Frank Church Wilderness in...
This is one of those "WOW" videos you're gonna love. It's "10 minutes of fun flying in the northern Nevada desert, following bush pilot Kevin Quinn and a small group into several makeshift airstrips that push the limits of aircraft performance and pilot judgement." Doesn't matter if...
OMG, I love getting flying updates from Amal Ajmi! Amal is based at Fairbanks, Alaska and is totally enjoying this summer's warm weather Alaskan flying! My friend Ann and I spent the weekend flying and thought I would send a note and pictures. There are certain communities...
Sue Schaffer is based at KMYL, McCall Municipal Airport, McCall, Idaho and sent this update. Congratulations, Sue, on passing your private pilot written exam AND your new Scout, all decked out and ready for the backcountry! [caption id="attachment_26572" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Johnson Creek, June 2013[/caption] "Just wanted to send...
Charley Tegerdine is based at PASX, Soldotna Airport, Soldotna, Alaska. My name is Charley Tegerdine. I was born and raised here in Alaska. I have flown all my life. My dad and uncles all fly. It's a way of life up here in Alaska. I fly a PA-18. I...
Strap yourself down and hold onto your hat to watch this video by Emmet Welch. You can't miss Emmet, he's having all the fun flying the blue & white Rans. BCP 2011 Fly-In from Emflys on Vimeo....
Kalin Kellie is based at AK28, Chena Marina Airport, Fairbanks, Alaska. [caption id="attachment_12758" align="aligncenter" width="425"] Kalin Kellie & her '46 Champ[/caption] I fly a 1946 7AC Aeronca Champ that was converted to a 7CCM. It has a Lycoming O-235 engine (115 hrse). It was my first airplane...
Marie Beaver is based at KDWH, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, Houston, Texas. [caption id="attachment_12644" align="aligncenter" width="425"] Marie Beaver flying her Maule. (Marie, you know we love those bush wheels!!!)[/caption] I learned to fly in a 1939 Piper J-3 Cub in 1992.  Completed my license in a Citabria.  Have owned...
Amal is based at AK28, Chena Marina Airport, Fairbanks, Alaska. [caption id="attachment_11015" align="aligncenter" width="370"] Amal with her Piper Cub Special[/caption] Am an avid hunter and fly fisher. I love anything outdoors, especially if I can fly there. I have flown mostly tail "dragger" aircraft, my latest and...
