Book - Backcountry Flying techniques ?

[ratc]

Can anyone recommend the best book on backcountry flying techniques ?

If there are not many, (if any) available, has anyone considered writing one ?

I look towards the shining lights and instructors in this fascinating area of aviation.

Christmas is coming !

[rosslr]

Hi Ratc,

While there a few 'booklet' on backcountry flying, I would suggest that:

1. you use the web to do some research on the topic as there are many, however not in the one place, excellent resources on backcountry flying.

2. if you want to actually gain experience and skills, at the same time as developing knowledge, then I suggest you invest in a trip to Idaho and do some hours with
stick and Rudder.

I think that books on the topic are a little redundant given the potential for the web to deliver you information in such a timely and dynamic fashion.

cheers

r

[WWhunter]

Visit Backcountry pilots.org!! A great bunch of guys on there with lots of back country experience on the site and the posters are very willing to help the new guy!!
Good luck on the future flying fun!
Keith

[896tr]

THE COMPLEAT TAIL DRAGGER PILOT(yes that the correct spelling) is an excellent book for anyone that hasn't flown a conventional gear plane. There are a few on eBay right now. It makes it nice to know what expect when you start the lessons for the endorsement. This book helped me.

[jiott]

I thought everyone new about "Mountain Flying Bible" Revised, by Sparky Imeson. Its been around since 1998 and covers all the bases. Available from Sporty's and elsewhere.

[Hockeystud87]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDUfr-EQqEM

Thats not a book but it has some really great stuff on back country technique.

Also the CFI is one of my friends! Great guy.

[ratc]

Thank you for all your replies, Jim, I'll check out the " Mountain flying Bible"

I'm always researching the internet but its great to have a hard copy on the bookshelf..............just call me old fashioned.

[offroute]

ASA will release Amy Hoover and Dick Williams' new book in January. It's titled Mountain, Canyon and Backcounty Flying and will definitely be the comprehensive book to own on the subject.

[ratc]

I'll be sure to look out for that one in January, thank you !

It will compliment one of my favourite books on flying...........

"Stick and Rudder by Wolfgang Langewiesche" :)

[Rooster]

Bush and Mountain Flying.
CC Pocock

ISBN 978 0620 49666 7

He's moved over to Nevada from South Africa and is offering FAA approved training.
His book is interesting, and I have no idea how good he is at training.

He seemed to go down well with pilots here, who trained with him.

Enjoy.
Reid