TPC Flight Operations Team is excited to introduce our newest flight series - Bush Wednesday - to be added to our flights lineup starting in October 2022. These flights will take place every Wednesday and will feature various bush flying adventures. Bush Wednesday will be hosted by Willy | TPC 306. Flight plans will be posted each week, giving you ample time to plan for the adventure ahead. The first flight will take place on 5 October 2022 at 23:59z.

Bush flying refers to aircraft operations carried out in the bush. Bush flying involves operations in rough terrain where there are often no prepared landing strips or runways, frequently necessitating that bush planes be equipped with abnormally large tires, floats, skis or any other equipment necessary for unpaved runway operation. It is the only viable way of delivering people and supplies into more remote and difficult to reach locations.

Higher risk, higher rewards: Backcountry flying provides stunning views and access to amazing locations inaccessible to most pilots. But backcountry and wilderness airfields are often remote, subject to unique mountainous weather patterns, and lack a typical airport’s resources like maintenance, fuel, and cell service. Extra planning (including contingency planning) is required before a backcountry flight.

Not every airplane is a perfect fit for the backcountry and the lighter, big tire airplanes are favored for a reason. Before flying off-pavement or into the mountains, consider your airplane’s strengths and limitations, like prop clearance, engine performance, takeoff and landing performance, range and useful load, and overall aircraft health.

We hope to see you join us on these adventures! It will be a great time flying with friends!