He built the first grass airstrip with horsedrawn equipment. Bound for the backcountry is a must for anyone interested in idaho aviation history, or history in general. Idaho aviation and flight planning resources, online store, interactive map, airstrip webcams, and more home member login join iaa donate store view cart working to preserve idaho s irreplaceable backcountry airstrips. By purchasing a fly idaho license plate, they will also be supporting organizations that work to preserve and enhance the airstrips that help make idaho a special place for pilots. Xplane 11 vr flying in the backcountry backcountry x. Since this site was first put on the web in 1999, its. In the summer months, we specialize in group, individual and family trips everything from 2 hour idaho horse back trail rides to extended backcountry pack trips which includes the best in idaho camping, saddlenpaddle adventures and great idaho fishing trips. Alpine lake in the idaho backcountry idaho fish and game. A few buddies and i downloaded the idbdr gps tracks, busted out the ole paper map and came up with a plan to camp. The location of the airport, the runways, aprons, buildings, roads and parking places were updated. A pilot for the better part of 22 years, he enjoys writing and producing articles and short films about anything to do with backcountry and bush flying, and makes baby steps on the build of his 4place bearhawk. Flying the backcountry in a singleengine aircraft a lifechanging journey for one bonanza pilot aviation outposts like benchmark and cavanaugh bay will never be confused with laguardia, lax or even atlantas hartsfieldjackson airport where eric davis and a group of his boyhood friends once roamed the terminal imagining themselves as world.
Our idaho backcountry map allows you to explore the targetrich opportunity at our doorstep weve included more than 70 airstrips. Train with us in idaho, the holy land of backcountry aviation. Airstrips are dived up in to three different sections based on ownership. The idbdr is the fifth route developed by the backcountry discovery routes organization for dualsport and adventure motorcycle travel. He will also offer advice on the dos and donts of flying in these remote areas. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. One of the more popular destinations in the idaho mountains. Please click on the link below to open the webcams page. Do not attempt to land at james ranch until you have secured permission. Just good video with a solid look at what you will see when you do the approach correctly. One of the great attractions about flying in idaho is the millions of acres of wilderness. Funding and ongoing maintenance costs for the webcams at sulphur creek was provided by.
The book is invaluable in selecting which airstrips to visit and what to do once you get. Since this site was first put on the web in 1999, its popularity has grown tremendously. Outdoor idaho backcountry pilots season episode 1. Serving idahos aviation community for over 65 years an. It is some of the most rugged, remote and tough sheep country you can find.
Idaho backcountry landing at chamberlain forest services airstrip, 6000 elevation on 6202014 in a piper cherokee 235. Mccall mountaincanyon flying seminars llc, established in 1997, is an internationally recognized company that conducts flight and ground training for primary and advanced pilots. New runway look, scenery for the nearby campsite, the cabin in the nearby woods, static planes along the sides of the runway and more details around the airport. Mountain, canyon, and backcountry flying softcover book asa. Backcountry xplane pilot xplane 11 vr flying in the. The idaho aviation foundation benefits general aviation in idaho by supporting initiatives and projects designed to maintain, upgrade and develop airstrips, improve access, and promote safety at backcountry and recreational airports. Kalispells airport tower closure brings mixed emotions for this private pilot. The federal aviation administration announced that. Oficial galinha pintadinha 15 incredible aircraft and innovative aerial vehicles duration. The idaho aviation association was organized in 1989 to give idaho a general aviation voice locally and nationally. Landing simonds strip in the idaho backcountry 900 long at. The quintessential backcountry destination is a short, challenging airstrip beside a river, deep inside a canyon. The problem is that many backcountry airstrips are not shown on faa charts. Outdoor idaho backcountry pilots season episode 1 pbs.
Funding and ongoing maintenance costs for the webcams at sulphur creek was provided by the idaho aviation foundation iaf. Anyone can takeoff and land on a 10,000 foot runway. He has extensive experience flying into all of those back country airstrips and will be sharing his experiences. Fly idaho a guide to adventure in the idaho backcountry galen l. We want to be the friendliest and most helpful recreational users these land managers work with. Flying state aircraft is the safest, fastest, most reliable and costeffective mode of transportation available for the employees of the state of idaho. Contact tammy schoen, flight scheduler, at 2083348776 or email tammy. Idaho airstrip webcams protecting idahos backcountry air. Landing at the flying b ranch airstrip in the idaho backcountry. Backcountry airstrip safety information these bulletins were produced by the apa and raf to provide information to increase the safety of pilots choosing to fly into these backcountry airstrips. Backcountry flight school home mountaincanyon flying. The information presented about the idaho airstrips is not intended to replace flight instruction from a competent instructor for flying to or landing at any of the airstrips presented.
Idaho backcountry landing at chamberlain forest services. It takes a pilot with well honed skills to fly into and back out of small remote backcountry bush strips. Welcome to the colorado backcountry and recreational airstrip database. Mackay bar airstrip, in central idaho along the south bank of the main salmon river, is an incredible backcountry getaway for pilots. We fly charters in and out of numerous backcountry airstrips in the region. The goose migration to freezout lake has always ca. The idaho aviation association gives idaho a general aviation voice, both locally and nationally. We fly the back country idaho transportation department. The idbdr is a southtonorth route across the state of idaho covering over 1,250 miles of mostly nonpaved track. Explore scenic wilderness, vast pine forests, and steep canyons in search of pristine beauty and the next runway challenge. Ray arnold, owner of arnold aviation, cascade, id has flown the us mail to remote areas in and around the mccallcascade area for the past 40 years. The idaho aviation foundation benefits general aviation in idaho by supporting initiatives and projects designed to maintain, upgrade and develop airstrips, improve access, and promote safety at.
The annual appropriations process is underway in congress, and officials with the recreational aviation foundation raf point out that specific language supporting backcountry airstrips was included in the senate transportation appropriations committee report at the request of montanas u. Charter services are typically quoted oneway, by the airplane load. Fly idaho a guide to adventure in the idaho backcountry. The idaho airstrip network is a group of airstrip owners including the u. Richard holm, author of bound for the backcountry, a wonderful book about the history of backcountry airstrips in idaho, discovered that a ford trimotor airplane landed successfully on the airstrip soon after it. Landing simonds strip in the idaho backcountry 900 long. Bibliography backcountry airstrip preservation the. Please fill out the survey below and drop in the survey box, mail to idaho division of aeronautics po box 7129 boise, idaho 837071129 or email to gary.
Landing at the flying b ranch backcountry airstrip in idaho. Idaho airstrip webcams protecting idahos backcountry. Nov 02, 2012 video is a compilation of numerous video shots we did during this trip. June 15, 20 please note that you must have permission to land here. Were requesting your input to help maintain our stateoperated airstrips. It is huge to have flown into a strip on video a halfdozen times before you do it in your plane. If the total quantity of material on this site is to continue to grow, it. This is landing simonds strip in the idaho backcountry 900 long at 5243 elevation by leigh on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and. Atlanta is a cool little mountain town with a one room school and currently two bars. The historical photos are worth the purchase alone, and the stories are amazing.
Idaho backcountry veterans ibv is a 501c3 nonprofit created for our veterans to enjoy quality hunting, fishing and other sporting. Zane jacobson is the foundereditor of backcountry pilot and currently flies a piper pacer around his home area of portland, oregon. The idaho airport system plan iasp provides the itdaero an opportunity to stay abreast of changes in the aviation industry and to determine how idahos. Backcountry airstrip preservation catalogues the uses, benefits, and threats to backcountry airstrips and identifies practices and strategies to manage these threats.
Trbs airport cooperative research program acrp synthesis 55. I was concerned about the availability of potable water during this trip and it became a joke amongst us. Significant negotiation and work go into protecting backcountry airstrips, and trust is earned through fulfilling our commitments to the land managers and owners. A guide to adventure in the idaho backcountry by galen l. Idaho fish and games website idaho fish and game, whose mission is to preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage all wildlife in idaho. I have flown into a number of different airstrips in the frank church wilderness largest wilderness area in the lower 48. If you like the site, please support it through donation or by purchasing gear from the store. Idaho, however, has the greatest number of backcountry airstrips of any. One is private, however and is called the greene valley retreat. Forest service, blm, idaho fish and game, the idaho division of aeronautics and a few private owners, along with several nonprofit aviation groups including the idaho aviation association, idaho aviation foundation and the recreational aviation foundation, and other entities that have an. Backcountry flying backcountry aircraft, equipment, and safety info. Welcome to stanley, one of idahos premier backcountry airstrip destinations. Each of us is an ambassador to the nonflying public, and to the land managers responsible for the airstrips we enjoy. I took a 6 12 yr old ram along the middle fork of the salmon a few years ago on a fly in backpack selfguided hunt.
Video is a compilation of numerous video shots we did during this trip. Idaho backcountry airports i08, cabin creek usfs, idaho id. Reviewed in the united states on february 24, 2003 idaho is the best state of the lower 48 in providing access to the wild and rugged backcountry by air. Click on the tabs to the left to view specific airport information. Jun 24, 2014 idaho backcountry landing at chamberlain forest services airstrip, 6000 elevation on 6202014 in a piper cherokee 235. May 27, 2015 mackay bar airstrip, in central idaho along the south bank of the main salmon river, is an incredible backcountry getaway for pilots. Hanselman has created user waypoints for these airstrips and put them into a file that can be imported into foreflight. Looking for water in the backcountry airstrips of montana and.
Clients from around the world plan extra days to raft, fish and hike. If you like the site, please support it through donation or. These bulletins were produced by the apa and raf to provide information to increase the safety of pilots choosing to fly into these backcountry airstrips. Join us for some awesome xplane 11 vr flying, as we explore the numerous back country bush airports located across the western united states and alaska. Visit some of the best backcountry airstrips in the rocky mountains. The cascademccall area of idaho is a fantastic place to vacation and enjoy the outdoors. Many of the airstrips in this guide have never been documented. Factory authorized dealers for american champion, expedition aircraft and maule aircraft bob hurricane hannah. Safe backcountry flying requires rocksolid skills in slow flight, airspeed control, intimate knowledge. Idaho has plenty of those for pilots with the skills and equipment to safely operate in such conditions. The amount of detail that went into researching and presenting the historical figures and characters in this book will serve posterity for decades to come. Back country flying and back country airstrips of sw idaho. First published in 1998, fly idaho introduced the world to backcountry flying and airplane camping.
If you want to fly to the backcountry airstrips in idaho, you need the fly idaho book. And receive a free highly collectible hardcopy of air baja. With over 1200 miles of mostly unpaved backcountry roads and trails that run through the most scenic parts of idaho backcountry, the idaho backcountry discovery route idbdr seemed like a good place to start. Our location, on the edge of the idaho wilderness, provides quick access to legendary airstrips. The idaho aviation association iaa has a full listing of state webcams and weather near airstrips. Our 31 backcountry airports remain as popular as ever. Join us for some awesome xplane 11 vr flying, as we explore the numerous back country bush airports located across. Idaho backcountry landing at chamberlain forest services airstrip. Operating over mountains, navigating through canyons, taking off and landing on unimproved, highaltitude airstrips in confined areas, and maximizing airplane. Charter service pricing our operations are based out of challis and salmon, idaho flying scenic flights and charters into idahos back country, but we regularly pick up, drop off and shuttle people and gear between boise, mccall and hailey. Another extremely useful tool when planning your backcountry adventure is a vfr chart. Idaho aviation foundation protecting idahos backcountry. Oct 22, 2016 theres even an idaho backcountry user waypoints database you can download into your foreflight. The idaho transportation department itd division of aeronautics recognizes the significance of a proactive approach to ensuring aviations role in the statewide transportation system.
I know of two dedicated backcountry pilots, one in montana and one in idaho, who each own and fly a vtailed bonanza into remote backcountry airstrips. Elk hunts, mule deer, and wolf hunts provide great fall expeditions. Welcome to the fascinating world of the backcountry pilot, the ones who have made a career out of landing on small dirt airstrips. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. The goal of is to provide pilots with tools for documenting and sharing information about backcountry landing sites. First, do you need a specialized backcountry airplane to fly in the backcountry.
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