“In my opinion, all pilots should own a copy of this wonderful book, especially if they intend to fly anywhere beyond the borders of Florida.” – Rod Machado
Backcountry Flying with Author and instructor Amy Hoover
Amy has been named as the 2022 FAA National Flight Instructor of the Year! See more here!
The book includes preparing for and conducting mountain and canyon flights, en route and airport operations, situational awareness, aircraft performance, risk management, emergency operations, and more. Contributions and stories from guest experts enhance the technical material throughout.
- Each chapter includes exercises to help the reader understand and apply the information to their own flying.
- Full of tips gleaned from more than 150 years and 100,000 hours of collective experience.
- Beautiful full-color photography throughout will inspire pilots to get off the beaten path and enjoy the backcountry.
Canyon Flying is a First adaptor of Rich Stowell’s “Learn to Turn” program.