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Defibrillators deployed at Idaho backcountry airstrips

By General Aviation News Staff · August 29, 2023 ·

In coordination with the Backcountry Aviation Defibrillator Project, Daher provided two Kodiak 100s to deploy the automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at four remote backcountry airstrips in Idaho.

Kitfox upgrades backcountry landing gear

By General Aviation News Staff · June 29, 2023 ·

“The new Black Ops suspension allows the strongly triangulated Kitfox main landing gear to articulate smoothly and controllably over the roughest terrain, improving controllability during backcountry operations and providing better passenger comfort,” company officials noted.

The joy of exploring the world from above

By General Aviation News Staff · June 7, 2023 ·

After she discovered flight, Cynthia Doll notes: “My perspective changed. My world expanded. I knew what a privilege it was to see things from the air.”

The rise of the taildraggers

By General Aviation News Staff · May 14, 2023 ·

The hottest trend in personal flying is backcountry flying in taildraggers. And this trend, which continues to grow, has introduced, or converted, a growing number of pilots to taildragger pilots.

Picture of the Day: Early morning flight

By General Aviation News Staff · May 5, 2023 ·

Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Morning launch at Backcountry Flying Experience in Bigfork, Montana.”

Carbon Cub UL debuts at SUN ‘n FUN

By General Aviation News Staff · March 28, 2023 ·

Developed for international markets, the Carbon Cub UL is the launch airplane for the new Rotax 160-hp turbocharged engine.

Picture of the Day: Backcountry flying down under

By General Aviation News Staff · March 27, 2023 ·

Pat Barry submitted this photo and note: “A remote airport in a ski area in Australia.”

Picture of the Day: Lone Kitfox

By General Aviation News Staff · March 13, 2023 ·

Glenn Brasch, the man behind AirportCourtesyCars.com, submitted this photo and note: “A lone Kitfox sits among the wildflowers in summer 2022 at the Recreational Aviation Foundation’s Ryan Field (2MT1) in Montana.”

The ups and downs of a Champion

By William Walker · February 16, 2023 ·

Family-owned American Champion Aircraft has weathered its share of ups and downs, but the popularity of backcountry flying is fueling increased demand at the Wisconsin-based company.

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