Backcountry Flying Challenges

My personal advanced goals mostly center around backcountry flying. I have had numerous initial and advanced courses, and Ive been fortunate to be able to visit backcountry airstrips in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Utah. The better I get at backcountry flying, the more places Im able to visit safely and the more places I want to go.

Key Takeaways:

• The author's goal is to improve backcountry flying skills to access more remote locations safely, despite the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) discouraging "bagging airstrips" due to wilderness ethics and potential overuse.
• A dilemma exists for backcountry pilots: gaining necessary experience conflicts with the wilderness ethic, which seeks to preserve the quiet nature of these areas from excessive activity.
• The solution is to develop proficiency outside of wilderness areas in more accessible locations before attempting landings in truly remote and challenging backcountry terrain.

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