Cayla McLeod, Author at Plane + Pilot

Cayla McLeod is a private pilot with a love for all things tailwheel and grass strips. She has been actively involved in general aviation for the last decade, and can’t imagine life without flying and the people that go with it.

Hangar 180 looks to honor aviation history by keeping its collection of vintage warbirds in pristine condition. [Credit: Cayla McLeod]

Cayla McLeod Friday, January 23, 2026

Photos of the Week: Jan. 19-23, 2026

Hangar 180 puts on a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk formation flight.

Lined up on short final at Lower Loon, Dave Harriton is one of many pilots enjoys all that Idaho has to offer. [Credit: Jordan Lefler]

Cayla McLeod Thursday, January 22, 2026

Fly the Idaho Backcountry the Right Way

Discover the high stakes and high rewards of navigating the state’s wilderness areas.

Cayla McLeod Monday, January 19, 2026

Clearing the Air

Thank you for your feedback on the new Plane + Pilot.

While the airplanes are the initial draw, it’s the incredible community that makes the High Sierra Fly-In a must-attend event every year.

Cayla McLeod Friday, January 16, 2026

Photos of the Week: Jan. 12-16, 2026

Nevada’s High Sierra Fly-In attracts pilots from near and far.

Missoula, Montana offers pilots a unique landscape perfect for low and slow flying adventures. [Credit: Jordan Lefler]

Cayla McLeod Thursday, January 15, 2026

A Pilot’s Playground: Missoula

Montana city offers endless wilderness, sandbars, and sunsets.

McLeod positions an Aviat Husky in the Idaho Backcountry. [Credit: Jordan Lefler]

Cayla McLeod Monday, January 12, 2026

Beyond the Pages

The trials, tribulations, and pure joy of general aviation life.

Tag along on a flight from Missoula, Montana (KMSO) to Big Creek (U60) in the Idaho Backcountry. [Credit: Jordan Lefler]

Cayla McLeod Friday, January 9, 2026

Photos of the Week: Jan. 5-9, 2026

Read about the right way to fly the Idaho Backcountry in the January/February issue of Plane + Pilot magazine.

The author prepares for a sunset departure in ‘Yoda,’ a Cessna 182 out of Seeley Lake (23S). [Credit: Cayla McLeod]

Cayla McLeod Thursday, January 8, 2026

Clear Prop!

Unveiling the all-new Plane + Pilot

Cayla McLeod Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Inside Two Bear Air Rescue: The Heroes of Mountain Recovery

Crew provides rescue helicopter operations in dangerous Mountain West terrain.

Cayla McLeod Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Turning the Page at Plane & Pilot

Redefining the spirit of flight, the brand will soon transform to inspire your next great adventure.

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