Owyhee Reservoir: Nevada’s Remote Desert Strip
Owyhee Reservoir sits way out in Nevada’s high desert near the Oregon border – I’m talking seriously remote. This BLM dirt strip gets you access...
Owyhee Reservoir sits way out in Nevada’s high desert near the Oregon border – I’m talking seriously remote. This BLM dirt strip gets you access...
Aviation fuel’s changing fast. Lead regulations and environmental concerns are pushing the industry toward unleaded avgas. Most piston planes still burn 100LL, but unleaded alternatives...
Flight schools and pilots building complex time always end up comparing the Piper Arrow and Mooneys. Both’ve got retractable gear and constant-speed props you need...
Schafer Meadows gets you into Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex – one of America’s biggest roadless areas. This remote Forest Service strip sits deep in...
Losing radio contact mid-flight creates instant stress, especially in controlled airspace or flying IFR. But here’s the thing – if you know the procedures, it’s...
The Daher TBM 940’s the fastest single-engine turboprop you can buy – 330 knots cruise while hauling six people in pressurized comfort. This French speed...
I’ve landed at Kern Valley Airport a dozen times over the years, usually on weekend flying trips to escape the LA basin. This little strip...
Finding a trustworthy aviation mechanic determines whether your aircraft receives proper care or becomes a money pit. The right A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) mechanic prevents...
Flight schools worldwide rely on the Cessna 150 and 152 for primary training. These two-seat taildraggers taught millions of pilots to fly from the 1950s...
Idaho backcountry flying has gotten complicated with all the YouTube videos and social media hype flying around. As someone who has put wheels down at...
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