Most people do not know the real meaning of the terms "Bush Flying" or "Bush Pilot". Many pilots believe that they are "bush pilots" merely because they have flown in a remote "bush" environment and landed on suitably maintained dirt or grass strips of an acceptable length in some standard airplane. Virtually any pilot with a fresh PPL can do that. You may have done some bush flying, but you may not necessarily be a bush pilot!

A bush pilot should have a thorough knowledge of the hazards of bush and mountain flying, have a higher than normal level of skill and judgment and be fully competent and proficient in the advanced techniques required to safely fly in these areas. The life-and-death nature of bush flying also means that bush pilots frequently resort to unorthodox and untested methods for accomplishing the job. Many common aviation practices where pioneered in bush flying.

This envaluable guide to Bush & Mountain Flying covers:

• Aircraft Operations:
  • Bush Flying
  • Take-Off´s and Landings
  • Mountain Flying
  • Emergencies
  • Navigation
• Survival:
  • Survival Kit, Tools and Equipment
  • Survival
  • First Aid
  • Emergency Resuscitation Procedures
• Camping (Recreational and Expedition):
  • Breaking Camp
• Aircraft Technical:
  • Basic engine fault diagnostics and repairs
  • Electrical and avionics, fault diagnostics and repairs
• Appendices

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