If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf. Bound for the backcountry ii features remote nw airstrips. A friend is looking for someone well acquainted with central southern idaho backcountry airstrips that would be willing to ride around in the back of a supercub to pass on his her experience. Twin falls, idaho ap twin falls pilot steve mulberry flipped through an idaho authors thick new book on backcountry aviation, pausing at a 1970 photo from a mountain airstrip. Flyouts to other backcountry airstrips will be at the pilots discretion and depend on runway conditions at the higher elevation strips based on snow melt and weather. Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook.
The goal of is to provide pilots with tools for documenting and sharing information about backcountry landing sites. The idaho backcountry has the most unique mountain and canyon flying found in the lower fortyeight states. Idaho is unique in the fact that it has so many airstrips to access its remote and rugged wilderness. For information concerning instruction into the idaho backcountry airstrips, call or email lori macnichol, 20863444. Increased interest in backcountry aviation helped spur the creation of the recreational aviation foundation.
Factory authorized dealers for american champion, expedition aircraft and maule aircraft bob hurricane hannah. Fly idaho a guide to adventure in the idaho backcountry galen l. I was concerned about the availability of potable water during this trip and it became a joke amongst us. New book chronicles pilots and idaho backcountry adventures the. 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. The scenery includes realistic textures for runways, aprons and taxiways. While the book sheds some light on the lives and times of some prominent local families, holm includes an appropriate disclaimer. Backcountry flying backcountry aircraft, equipment, and safety info. The backcountry of west central idaho and eastern oregon has some of the better winter and spring flying opportunities found anywhere in the northwest. The new mountain flying bible revised contains 100percent new information. Sp aircraft is equipped and specializes in short non paved runways.
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. Idahos bestknown mountain range, the sawtooths remain surprisingly, pleasantly uncrowded. Book description the idaho backcountry has the most unique mountain and canyon flying found in the lower fortyeight states. Backcountry airstrips collaboration between wallowawhitman national forest fire management staff and the local idaho aviation association meant a day of early spring cleaning and fun for the whole family. To accommodate all this new info, the book is split into two volumes.
Chapter two uses and benefits of backcountry airstrips. Buyers of the book will be able to access updates on the fly idaho website. Considered by most to be the mecca of backcountry flying, our base in cascade, idaho offers the quickest possible access to idahos legendary backcountry airstrips. Twin falls twin falls pilot steve mulberry flipped through an idaho authors thick new book on backcountry aviation, pausing at a 1970 photo from a. On march 22nd 16 airplanes and 27 people descended into the big bar airstrip in hells canyon national recreation area. Backcountry airstrip preservation catalogues the uses, benefits, and threats to backcountry airstrips and identifies practices and strategies to manage these threats. Thankfully, pilotauthor richard holm has produced a hefty history of idahos remote airstrips that is both educational an entertaining.
Additional chapters document backcountry flying in film, world war ii military airplane crashes in the backcountry, travel air 6000s, and ford trimotors in the idaho backcountry. Backcountry airstrips pacific northwest region fire. The cascademccall area of idaho is a fantastic place to vacation and enjoy the outdoors. Basically, we exist so aviation destinations that often fly under the radar keep existing, too. Clients from around the world plan extra days to raft, fish and hike. From the back cover, the idaho backcountry has the most unique mountain and canyon flying found the the lower fortyeight states. The largest private airstrip in idaho backcountry pilot.
Looking for water in the backcountry airstrips of montana and. Considered by most to be the mecca of backcountry flying, our base in cascade, idaho offers the quickest possible access to idaho s legendary backcountry airstrips. Idaho backcountry flyin package mackay bar outfitters. Ive taken backpacking trips on gorgeous weekends at the height of summer without seeing more than a few other hikers, walking below cliffs and through pine forest strewn with glacialerratic boulders that often reminds me of the high sierra or the tetons. Before you go, buy the book almost every idaho backcountry pilot carries in the cockpit. Steve mulberry flipped through an idaho authors thick new book on backcountry aviation, pausing at a 1970 photo from a mountain airstrip.
Idaho aviation foundation protecting idahos backcountry. Despite its textbook demeanor, this book is chockfull of entertaining stories about the homesteaders, pilots, hermits, businessmen, dreamers and the airstrips that. Increase public awareness of irreplaceable backcountry airstrips, and the organizations that are dedicated to preserving them, the idaho. The location of the airport, the runways, aprons, buildings, roads and parking places were updated. The third edition is two volumes, air and ground, in a convenient box, with updated survey info, photos, and additional diagrams. Book focuses on historical airstrips idaho county free press. We are also obviously very comfortable on long wide paved runways. Backcountry airstrips are somewhat hidden gems of of our state, but have provided much fascination and an initiative for pilots everywhere. What i would suggest is signing up for and adding your info to their database as well, since they are geared for airstrip data, pireps, mapping, and photos. While the active designated airstrips on federal and state land are generally open to the public, a good portion of the airfields chronicled within are on. Idaho backcountry flyin package mackay bar outfitters and. The book is invaluable in selecting which airstrips to visit and what to do once you get.
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. This dedication is exemplified in big creeka remote, rare gem in idahos rich aviation heritage. Learn about density altitude, the safe way to fly canyons, mountain winds and weather, as well as nonstandard approach and departure. Strongly suggest purchasing galen hanselmans book fly idaho which details the idaho backcountry network. A guide to adventure in the idaho backcountry by galen l. Increase public awareness of irreplaceable backcountry airstrips, and the organizations that are dedicated to preserving them, the idaho aviation association being one of the most prominent. References backcountry airstrip preservation the national. This edition contains 16 pages of color photos operating into some idaho backcountry airstrips. Pilots book chronicles idahos rural airstrips deseret news. Author chronicles idahos remote airstrips northwest. Discover backcountry airstrips through idahos gateway to the. Latitude aviation offers seminar and ondemand mountain backcountry instruction to some of idahos most scenic, challenging airstrips in the mountains and backcountry of north and central idaho. It is jampacked with updated advice, lore, science, and wisdom. The anticipated delivery date for the third edition is late may 2015.
In fact, the state of idaho department of transportation recently began to look at the aviation industry as a means of economic stimulus, replacing income generating industries of the past such as logging, that use to fund schools in idaho. The book is invaluable in selecting which airstrips to visit and what to do once. Jump in your plane and explore idahos backcountry stopping at many of the public backcountry airstrips in the frank church wilderness. Bound for the backcountry idaho transportation department state. The unofficial bible of the idaho backcountry is galen hanselmans fly idaho. The environment here includes big, rugged mountains and deep river valleys. This person doesnt need to be a cfi just experienced with most of these airstrip arrivals and departures. This is the definitive book for operations at idaho backcountry airstrips.
The idaho aviation foundation big creek lodge idaho. A history of idaho s remote airstrips, those moments of recognition might be plentiful for any pilot with experience in the idaho backcountry. Jan 18, 20 twin falls twin falls pilot steve mulberry flipped through an idaho authors thick new book on backcountry aviation, pausing at a 1970 photo from a mountain airstrip. Oct 22, 2016 backcountry flying backcountry aircraft, equipment, and safety info. I appreciate your willingness to help compile information here about airstrips in your state. Uses and users of backcountry airstrips the origins of backcountry airstrips can be traced primarily to the 1920s through the 1950s, when the roadway system was not as developed as it is today and when small aircraft made extremely remote areas more accessible. Idaho backcountry flying airstrips flying pooch productions. The book contains the histories of more than 40 isolated airstrips in west central idaho and eastern oregon, including those in the eagle cap wilderness, the middle snake river hells canyon dam to cache creek, and the lower salmon river american bar to the snake river. Trbs airport cooperative research program acrp synthesis 55. The iaf has funded research necessary for the publication of the third edition of fly idaho. This is your opportunity to acquire one of the most useful books for your library personally autographed by. In the 557page hardcover bound for the backcountry. First published in 1998, fly idaho introduced the world to backcountry flying and.
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 idahos irreplaceable backcountry airstrips. Discover backcountry airstrips through idahos gateway to. The nonprofit idaho aviation foundation iaf protects and preserves backcountry, recreational, and small community airstrips. Inside, youll find complete information and photos of idahos airstrips, plus those across the oregon border, like dug bar and temperance creek. First, do you need a specialized backcountry airplane to fly in the backcountry. 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.
Summary introduction uses and benefits of backcountry airstrips threats to backcountry airstrips current and potential solutions for backcountry airstrip preservation special cases and emerging issues conclusions. These loops are specifically choreographed to offer you a progression of training with an everincreasing linkage of challenging unpaved airstrips. New book details history of idahos backcountry airstrips. If you like the site, please support it through donation or by purchasing gear from the store.
A history of idahos remote airstrips, those moments of recognition might be plentiful for any pilot with experience in the idaho backcountry. Twin falls twin falls pilot steve mulberry flipped through an idaho authors thick new book on backcountry aviation, pausing at a 1970 photo from a mountain airstrip. 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. Fly idaho a guide to adventure in the idaho backcountry. Nov 02, 2012 video is a compilation of numerous video shots we did during this trip. For the first time a comprehensive history of nearly one hundred of the states isolated airstrips has been compiled, detailing the construction and historical events of each. Idaho backcountry airports i08, cabin creek usfs, idaho id. Our backcountry training tours are multiday, tankofgas loops through the scenic mountains and canyons of the idaho, montana and oregon backcountry. Projects idaho aviation foundation protecting idahos. Despite its textbook demeanor, this book is chockfull of entertaining stories about the homesteaders, pilots, hermits, businessmen, dreamers and the airstrips that allowed them all to be bound for backcountry. Our pilots are all trained to operate on unimproved airstrips.
If you like the site, please support it through donation or. The book provides historic information and photographs for over 85 airstrips, as well as aviations role in fire fighting, wildlife management, and mail delivery throughout idaho. Our idaho backcountry map allows you to explore the targetrich opportunity at our doorstep weve included more than 70 airstrips. Apr 29, 2015 the book contains the histories of more than 40 isolated airstrips in west central idaho and eastern oregon, including those in the eagle cap wilderness, the middle snake river hells canyon dam to cache creek, and the lower salmon river american bar to the snake river. Having recently sold his business, he decided to systematically and scientifically document as many of idahos airstrips as possible and publish his findings in a.
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