I have realized the past couple days that traveling with a woman changes things a little. Please understand that my wife, Kelli, is a resilient woman. I don't have to struggle to keep her comfortable; she is able to do that for herself. What I mean is, I used to hop on a motorcycle with little to […]
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Smiley Creek UBCP Fly-in 2019 Days 3 and 4
I forgot to mention that I had to get fuel July 5th (the night of day 2). I wanted to do more flying and I didn't have fuel access in Smiley Creek so I decided to take an evening flight to Challis (KLLJ). The weather was decent and I left with enough time to get back to Smiley Creek before dark. I […]
Smiley Creek UBCP Fly-in 2019 Days 1 and 2
July 4th weekend the Utah Backcountry Pilots Association hosted a fly-in at Smiley Creek airstrip in Idaho (U87). I had the lucky chance to break from my normal schedule and get up there and join the fun. I had not yet taken my airplane to a fly-in so this was the maiden fly-in voyage for me and the 120.