New Partnership Expands Pilot Access to Backcountry Flying in South America

Training includes precision landings on remote airstrips, mountain flying strategies, and wilderness navigation.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 03:03 PM ET

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Kimberly Johnson

Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation member Bob Breeden’s Carbon Cub EX parked on the edge of Lake Cholila, Argentina. [Courtesy: Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation]

Key Takeaways:

The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has partnered with Patagonia Bush Pilots to offer its members specialized training and expeditions for flying in the challenging Patagonia region of South America.
This collaboration aligns with JRBAF's mission to expand backcountry aviation access, providing members with advanced skills in areas like mountain flying, precision landings, and wilderness navigation.
JRBAF members will receive preferred booking dates and discounted rates on in-country services and aircraft rental for these unique training and adventure opportunities in Patagonia's remote landscapes.

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A new partnership between the Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) and Patagonia Bush Pilots will enable JRBAF members with access to specialized training to fly in the Patagonia region of South America.

Jim Richmond was founder of CubCrafters, the aircraft manufacturer that has enabled so many pilots to go “off road” for aviation adventures. The JRBAF nonprofit was formed in July 2024 to honor Richmond’s legacy by expanding access to backcountry flying.