The Bush Pilot's Racing League (BPRL) has just started its fourth race of the season, so if you like your flying "low and fast", and away from airports, you should check it out.
https://sites.google.com/site/fsebprl/
This month's race leaves Kodiak island (where the last race happened), and continues on at the southern tip of Alaska. It consists of five legs, and the overall length is about 225nm.
Four of the five stops are off-airport, so you have to be creative (and careful) when picking a landing spot. There are also altitude limitations in place, so finding a way through a mountain range can be a bit of a challenge.
But even if you're just looking for a nice scenic ride in gorgeous environments (instead of bare-knuckle racing), feel free to join. The race got some unique routes and challenges, that should appeal to all kinds of bushpilots!
Here are some of the spots that you'll have to land at:
Further details about the race, and the signup forms are here: https://sites.google.com/site/fsebprl/jimmy-memorial-run
https://sites.google.com/site/fsebprl/
This month's race leaves Kodiak island (where the last race happened), and continues on at the southern tip of Alaska. It consists of five legs, and the overall length is about 225nm.
Four of the five stops are off-airport, so you have to be creative (and careful) when picking a landing spot. There are also altitude limitations in place, so finding a way through a mountain range can be a bit of a challenge.
But even if you're just looking for a nice scenic ride in gorgeous environments (instead of bare-knuckle racing), feel free to join. The race got some unique routes and challenges, that should appeal to all kinds of bushpilots!
Here are some of the spots that you'll have to land at:
Further details about the race, and the signup forms are here: https://sites.google.com/site/fsebprl/jimmy-memorial-run