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- Mar 25, 20261h 36m
Dave Rowe CRASHED the FREEDOM FOX...the whole story
This episode follows up on Dave's recent YouTube video where he chronicles his crash in Hells Canyon last summer. I recommend starting with Dave's video, then returning here for the background story. We also talk about Spring plans into SUN'n FUN! If you haven't yet listened to Dave's previous episode I also recommend listening to the first go-around. Watch Part 1 of Dave's video HERE Thanks for listening to the podcast! This episode wraps up Season 3! More to come as I already h...
- Mar 18, 20261h 25m
Jackie Burch flew her Taylorcraft to Alaska & the CubCrafters NX Cub to Oshkosh
Jackie Burch has been a longtime supporter of the podcast and connected me with a lot of the guests I've interviewed. I finally convinced her to come on the podcast and talk about her aviation story and how she got started. This is a fun listen that explores new pilot fears and how she handled piloting a Taylorcraft to Alaska as a new tailwheel pilot. We also talk about her time with CubCrafters as their Programs and Events Manager and she talks about her love of the Cessna ...
- Mar 11, 20261h 50m
National STOL & eSTOL 2026 Events with Cam Walton & Ryan Dembroski
This episode is with the voices of National STOL Cam and Ryan. We talk about what they've been up to since the last episode, the 2026 National STOL calendar, and then dive DEEP into eSTOL. You'll love this episode because the energy this group brings and the fun along the way. Get the light-up chart we discuss HERE Follow Ryan on Instagram and YouTube Follow Cam on Instagram Learn more about the National STOL Series HERE Want to support Backcountry Aviation Radio? Shop HERE...
- Mar 4, 20261h 9m
Lukasz Czepiela lands the Red Bull Carbon Cub ANYWHERE
This episode is a really fun look at what the Carbon Cub platform is capable of in extreme cases with a professional aerobatics champion at the controls. Do NOT try this at home...professional pilot at work. Luke talks about the models he's flown and about the Red Bull projects he's been a part of since joining Red Bull. He also talks about getting started in aviation and what it takes to complete these stunts...spoiler alert, a LOT of hard work, research and development.&nb...
- Feb 25, 20261h 28m
Tanmoy Ganguly feeds Michigan RAF Volunteers at North Fox Island
Tanmoy, or Tan, is one of the RAF's state liaisons for Michigan. He's known as the guy who feeds the crowds of volunteers who show up and work at airstrip work parties. Many a volunteer has asked if he's bringing the kabobs! Tan's infectious energy brings you quickly into his story and even though his airplane has wheel pants, he gets to those backcountry strips you wouldn't think would be possible. He takes an analytical approach to flying and does his homework before takin...
- Feb 18, 202657 min
Dave Wyckoff talks Kansas Backcountry and Arkansas Adventures
Dave Wyckoff from Kansas started a YouTube channel to meet backcountry pilots in Kansas and beyond! That endeavor has created a local community that builds local strips, host events, and exports beyond the state. His proximity to opportunities in Missouri and Arkansas has enabled his community to grow and explore. This is a fun listen at what it means to build a group around aviation and proves that you don't need extreme backcountry or high-end equipment to be backcountry pilots....
- Feb 11, 20261h 53m
Matt Dearden is "Flying from Shangri-La" which is also the "Worst Place to be a Pilot"
This episode is with with Matt Dearden, a UK-based pilot who was featured in the UK TV program titled "Worst Place to be a Pilot" that followed the adventures of UK pilots building flight time with Susie Air in Indonesia. Matt later wrote a book titled "Flying from Shangri-La" that is an amazing read and recap of his time there. It follows his beginning days in a Cessna Caravan and later in the Pilatus Porter. We talk a lot about those experiences and some not mentioned in the boo...
- Feb 4, 20261h 44m
Rusty Coonfield, ArkanSTOL origins, and how to tackle the Fly Oz network
This episode is pure Arkansas from one of the pilots who knows the network and builds events to highlight the state's backcountry beauty. Rusty Coonfield is an Arkansas pilot that helped build the ArkanSTOL event at Byrd's Adventure Center. He has unique insight into how the event began and the aspects that went into creating a unique and challenging competition course for the best backcountry pilots. He also shares some of his favorite Fly Oz destinations and helps me pick a few ...
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