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Video: How to train for backcountry flying

By General Aviation News Staff · December 15, 2018 ·

A new video shows how one pilot trained for flying in the backcountry.

Video: Flying to Alaska’s most remote salmon streams

By General Aviation News Staff · December 3, 2018 ·

A new video captures a fun day of flying and fishing in the remote Alaskan backcountry.

New backcountry airfield opens in Oregon

By General Aviation News Staff · December 3, 2018 ·

A new backcountry airfield has opened in Oregon, thanks to the Recreational Aviation Foundation.

Picture of the Day: Wilderness flying

By General Aviation News Staff · November 28, 2018 ·

Wiley Loughran submitted the following photo and note: “A great day of flying and exploring the backcountry of Idaho. Landed at Cabin Creek airstrip in a Cessna 180. Water was too high, but we tried fishing for trout anyway!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit […]

Video: Flying a 172 in the Alaska backcountry

By General Aviation News Staff · November 17, 2018 ·

A new video posted to YouTube shows how a Cessna 172 pilot can enjoy the Alaska backcountry.

Picture of the Day: OSH-bound respite

By Ben Sclair · July 23, 2018 ·

Kitfox in Montana

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

By Ben Sclair · June 4, 2018 ·

“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

By General Aviation News Staff · May 28, 2018 ·

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

By General Aviation News Staff · January 28, 2018 ·

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 […]

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