Bearhawk in the backcountry

[Battson]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone!

[nichzimmerman]

I hope you heal fast! ...but not too fast that you don't have time to make another video first =)

-Nic

[JimParker256]

I always enjoy your videos, Jon. On this one, you sounded so laid back and peaceful... Hope your back heals quickly.

[Nev]

Very inspiring Jon. Hope the back heals quickly ! (I know the feeling )

[marcusofcotton]

Very nice, thank you - helps keep motivation up! Sorry to hear about the back, hope it's better soon.

[Bdflies]

"Busted Back"??

Bill

[Battson]

Time for some new video content, while I sit at home with a busted back - wishing I was flying!

[svyolo]

It will be a while before I get that brave. Awesome pics though.

[Battson]

Battson:
How does a BH or any plane with big (29 or 31) tires handle that? You have a new and very expensive prop. No worries?

Provided there's not much air in the tires, big rocks are not much of a problem. There is only a small concern for the tail / belly. The prop is at risk from very small stones, especially thrown by tire tread. The major concern is a much larger rock hidden among the rest, which can be very hard to see amongst a myriad of same-coloured rocks.

[svyolo]

Battson:
How does a BH or any plane with big (29 or 31) tires handle that? You have a new and very expensive prop. No worries?

[Persiles]

Some really great photos! Appreciate you posting them!

[Battson]

Big rocks, short landing spot.

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[Battson]

Is the back country pilots quite active here?

Yes, the association has over 150 members and there are a lot of landings taking place, several thousand per year in total (estimated). We measure the ones on Conservation land, but not the rest.

[SimonNicholson]

A couple of photos from a backcountry fly-in over the weekend.
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Is the back country pilots quite active here?

[Battson]

A couple of photos from a backcountry fly-in over the weekend.
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