Back Country Bonanza

Course Description

Flown precisely, a Bonanza is a great airplane for back country flying. ABS member Scott Newpower describes his experience flying his S35 into back country airstrips in Montana and Idaho, including:

• His perspective on 21 years of back country flying.
• Things to keep in mind if you want to take your Bonanza into the back country.
• Weather ideas to think about.
• Operating details, especially “keep it light.”

Bill McGlynn, President of the Recreational Aviation Foundation, adds an introduction to the RAF including:

• Why the organization exists
• RAF’s outreach to airstrips throughout the United States
• You don't have to have 31" tires to go to these places
• The RAF is going to have its biggest year ever in 2026