Backcountry Flying with with copilot Rio!

Summer is a great time for flying adventures. Chapter member Elizabeth and her co-pilot Rio (the world’s cutest golden retriever I can’t wait to meet) recently flew up to the Idaho backcountry. Some of the fun parts of a backcountry trip: Sunrise over the mountains, camping under the wing of your plane, having a good co-pilot companion, visiting remote areas and not-so remote areas, early morning flying, afternoon hiking, swimming, napping in the shade of your airplane, and visiting with like minded people, and flying home with a tired, happy, crew.

As a reminder - Please get adequate backcountry and mountain flying training before heading off on an adventure like this! Backcountry flying it is very different from flying around your home airport!

Sunrise over the Mountains

Elizabeth, Rio, the C-180, and camping gear!

Camping under the wing of your plane.

Rio, a good flying companion

Elizabeth and Rio checking out remote places.

Watching other pilots, checking out other planes, and Rio catching a nap with mom.

Exploring beautiful land with a handsome co-pilot.

Who needs a tree for shade, when you have airplane wings??

Rio keeping things under control in the back of the airplane.