backcountry
Meet Aaron Foster
Foster Aviation readies pilots for the backcountry in Missoula, Montana.
Plane + Pilot Podcast: Bill McGlynn
RAF president discusses importance of preserving remote airstrips effect on GA community.
Your Next Flight Plan: New Hampshire’s Lakes Region
From ice runways to climbing festivals, the Granite State is a cold-weather aviator’s playground.
Photos of the Week: Feb. 2-6, 2026
Idaho’s Big Creek Lodge offers fly-in wilderness luxury—not to mention a hearty breakfast.
Bracing for the Backcountry
Here are some great assets to enhance your wilderness aviation experience.
Plane + Pilot Podcast: Levi Noguess
Aviator shares tips from his backcountry experience along with the joys of his first STOL Drag races.
Fly the Idaho Backcountry the Right Way
Discover the high stakes and high rewards of navigating the state’s wilderness areas.
Plane + Pilot Podcast: Heart X Outfitters
Gus and Courtney Thoreson share the high-stakes reality of flying and operating a business in the rugged Idaho backcountry.
Plane + Pilot Kicks Off Weekly General Aviation Podcast
Series begins with backcountry expert Aaron Foster discussing essential skills, etiquette, and rewards of mastering the wilderness.