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Backcountry Aviation Radio

JB

40 episodes

"There I was..." The best beginning to every aviation story. These stories occur "off-airport"...

Episodes

  1. Brett Baker Returns: Weight Loss, Avionics, and What's Next

    · 1 h 01 min · S4 E10

    Season 4 closes out with a returning guest...Brett Baker of Cleared to Adventure was one of the very first people on this show, back in episodes 4 and 5, and this time we caught up in person on a gravel bar in Alaska.…

  2. Shane Madson from Mad Custom Cubs...Rotary Engine and Turbine Cubs?! Oh MY!

    · 1 h 33 min · S4 E9

    Shane Madson runs Mad Custom Cubs out of Westlock, Alberta — and he builds airplanes the way he used to build Harleys, one weld and one custom touch at a time. Before he ever picked up an aircraft-grade torch, he spent…

  3. Fly Rocky Top with Jeff Smith and Matt Axley...your NEXT Backcountry Destination

    · 1 h 21 min · S4 E8

    Jeff Smith and Matt Axley join the show to talk about Fly Rocky Top — a brand-new backcountry airstrip network in East Tennessee, and the flagship project of the Recreational Aviation Foundation's "Expanding the Map"…

  4. Josh Richling: Crew Chief, Writer, Tailwheel Guy

    · 1 h 22 min · S4 E7

    Josh Richling has one of the best seats in competition STOL flying - he's the crew chief behind Steve Henry's Wild West Aircraft Highlander XL builds, the machine that's put up some of the shortest takeoff numbers in…

  5. Ray & Melisa Fowler from Adventure Flying...and a P-40 Warhawk story

    · 1 h 22 min · S4 E6

    Ray and Melisa Fowler run Adventure Flying LLC, a CubCrafters Certified Sales Center covering the mid-Atlantic — Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Both are Delta A320…

  6. CC Pocock — 950 Pilots Trained: Rethinking How Backcountry Flying Is Taught

    · 1 h 33 min · S4 E5

    CC Pocock has spent over two decades flying in some of the most remote, unimproved terrain in the world, and now runs a one-man flight school in the Nevada desert that's trained more than 950 pilots. He's the author of…

  7. Darin Hart — Keeping the Cub Alive: American Legend Aircraft, MOSAIC, and the Nomad

    · 1 h 17 min · S4 E4

    Darin Hart runs American Legend Aircraft in Sulphur Springs, Texas — the shop keeping the Piper Cub lineage alive, from a stripped-down J3 to the Rotax 916-powered Nomad. We get into how the Nomad came to be (including…

  8. Erin & Paul built a Bearhawk 5 and are flying it to all 50 States

    · 1 h 10 min · S4 E3

    Erin and Paul flew their Bearhawk 5 named "Tina" to Peach State Aerodrome to drop in and record an episode! It was epic, and unfortunately I had to edit out the multiple fly-bys that interrupted the recording...haha.…

  9. Justin Meaders 3-Time Formula One Champion to National STOL

    · 1 h 19 min · S4 E2

    Most people know Justin Meaders for the incredible story of returning to flight after the motorcycle accident that left him paraplegic. That story has been told well—including on Pilot to Pilot—so we took a different…

  10. Meet the Host: JB gets interviewed by Ryan Dembroski

    · 1 h 10 min · S4 E1

    Season 4 kicks off with a bit of a role reversal...in response to your comments I decided to do a "meet the host" episode" and instead of me just talking to myself, I invited Ryan Dembroski back to the podcast (only…

  11. Dave Rowe CRASHED the FREEDOM FOX...the whole story

    · 1 h 36 min · S3 E10

    This episode follows up on Dave's recent YouTube video where he chronicles his crash in Hells Canyon last summer. I recommend starting with Dave's video, then returning here for the background story. We also talk about…

  12. Jackie Burch flew her Taylorcraft to Alaska & the CubCrafters NX Cub to Oshkosh

    · 1 h 25 min · S3 E9

    Jackie Burch has been a longtime supporter of the podcast and connected me with a lot of the guests I've interviewed. I finally convinced her to come on the podcast and talk about her aviation story and how she got…

  13. National STOL & eSTOL 2026 Events with Cam Walton & Ryan Dembroski

    · 1 h 50 min · S3 E8

    This episode is with the voices of National STOL Cam and Ryan. We talk about what they've been up to since the last episode, the 2026 National STOL calendar, and then dive DEEP into eSTOL. You'll love this episode…

  14. Lukasz Czepiela lands the Red Bull Carbon Cub ANYWHERE

    · 1 h 09 min · S3 E7

    This episode is a really fun look at what the Carbon Cub platform is capable of in extreme cases with a professional aerobatics champion at the controls. Do NOT try this at home...professional pilot at work. Luke talks…

  15. Tanmoy Ganguly feeds Michigan RAF Volunteers at North Fox Island

    · 1 h 28 min · S3 E6

    Tanmoy, or Tan, is one of the RAF's state liaisons for Michigan. He's known as the guy who feeds the crowds of volunteers who show up and work at airstrip work parties. Many a volunteer has asked if he's bringing the…

  16. Dave Wyckoff talks Kansas Backcountry and Arkansas Adventures

    · 57 min · S3 E5

    Dave Wyckoff from Kansas started a YouTube channel to meet backcountry pilots in Kansas and beyond! That endeavor has created a local community that builds local strips, host events, and exports beyond the state. His…

  17. Matt Dearden is "Flying from Shangri-La" which is also the "Worst Place to be a Pilot"

    · 1 h 53 min · S3 E4

    This episode is with with Matt Dearden, a UK-based pilot who was featured in the UK TV program titled "Worst Place to be a Pilot" that followed the adventures of UK pilots building flight time with Susie Air in…

  18. Rusty Coonfield, ArkanSTOL origins, and how to tackle the Fly Oz network

    · 1 h 44 min · S3 E3

    This episode is pure Arkansas from one of the pilots who knows the network and builds events to highlight the state's backcountry beauty. Rusty Coonfield is an Arkansas pilot that helped build the ArkanSTOL event at…

  19. Tres Clinton of C3 AIR talks Texas Backcountry Flying

    · 1 h 30 min · S3 E2 · Explicit

    This episode is with Tres Clinton from Burnet, Texas and C3 Air. Tres teaches a wide range of aviation students but loves to teach backcountry flying in tailwheel aircraft and float planes. He has some amazing stories…

  20. Anitra Goddard is the STOL Queen + Sun'n Fun Bushwheel Basecamp PRO TIPS

    · 1 h 13 min · S3 E1

    Kicking off Season 3 is my conversation with Anitra Goddard from the Sun'n Fun Team. She's affectionately known in the community as the STOL Queen. She's pioneered the Bushwheel Basecamp and has everything to do with…

  21. Cayla McLeod explores Idaho and re-invents Plane & Pilot

    · 1 h 21 min · S2 E11

    This episode is with Cayla McLeod, the editor-in-chief of Plane & Pilot magazine. We talk about her aviation start with what is now called the Ron Alexander Youth Aviation Program, where kids earn flight hours working…

  22. Al Clayton, The RAF, and an airstrip at CHILDS GLACIER

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E10

    This week I talk to Al Clayton, the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) State Liaison for the State of Alaska, who spearheaded the efforts to create the airstrip at Childs Glacier. This is an amazing story of how…

  23. Voices of National STOL, Ryan Dembroski and Cam Walton

    · 1 h 27 min · S2 E9

    In this crazy episode I talk to the voices of the National STOL series, Ryan and Cam. They bring their announcer energy to the podcast world and talk about the events, their favorite aircraft (J-3 or Champ?) and how…

  24. Phillip Sneed, COMPLETE GUIDE to Fly Oz and the Arkansas Backcountry

    · 1 h 09 min · S2 E8

    This episode is with the Director of Fly Oz, Philip Sneed. We talk everything that makes up the Fly Oz community from airstrips, social gatherings, and airplane services. Before you head to Arkansas you'll want to…

  25. Matt Williams (Chaos Cub), Bear Attacks and the Art of Duct Tape Field Repairs

    · 1 h 30 min · S2 E7

    This week Matt Williams joins the podcast to talk about his bear encounter in Alaska. After watching his YouTube recap of the bear attack on his Super Cub I knew he'd be a great guest and I wanted to hear more about…

  26. Anthony Longobardo and building a Southern Sierra Backcountry Playground

    · 1 h 27 min · S2 E6

    In this episode I talk to Anthony Longobardo…a backcountry pilot and pioneer making backcountry strips possible with dedication, grit, and hard work. Did you know that Southern California has some hidden gems for…

  27. Cathy Page turned 30 days in Idaho into 120 days of Backcountry Bliss

    · 1 h 38 min · S2 E5

    This week I talk to Cathy Page, an airline pilot, backcountry pilot, and STOL competitor on the STOL and STOL Drag circuits. She's a regular at STOL events and flies an orange CubCrafters Carbon Cub FX2 numbered "85".…

  28. The Recreational Aviation Foundation with Bill McGlynn...The What, Why, and Where

    · 1 h 07 min · S2 E4

    This week I talk to Bill McGlynn, president of the Recreational Aviation Foundation. Our first episode was a great introduction to Bill and his path into backcountry flying. In this second episode we focus on the RAF…

  29. Brian Screws (OneAV8) rocks the RIVER BARS in South Georgia

    · 1 h 16 min · S2 E3

    This episode covers flying the river bars in Georgia with one of the state's biggest advocates. Brian Screws, and his YouTube channel OneAV8, highlights all the joys of flying in the backcountry with a Southeast flair.…

  30. Don Wade talks about CRASHING the Super Patriot Mark II

    · 1 h 23 min · S2 E2

    This episode is a candid discussion with Don Wade from Patriot Aircraft about his role as pilot during a crash. He was piloting the Super Patriot Mark II during a demonstration flight for a perspective customer in…

  31. Levi Noguess is EVERYWHERE you want to be in the Backcountry!

    · 1 h 26 min · S2 E1

    This is the best way to start off a second season of Backcountry Aviation Radio...with a big YEE HAWW! I had a great time getting to meet Levi and hearing all about his getting started in aviation and what he's done…

  32. Bill McGlynn is the MAYOR of Moose Creek

    · 1 h 15 min · S1 E9

    This week I talk to Bill McGlynn, president of the Recreational Aviation Foundation. Due to some technical difficulties we didn't get to the really good work being done by The RAF so we're going to do a second episode…

  33. Jughead Counsell & Dakota compare a Cessna 170B to a CubCrafters FX3

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E8

    In this episode I talk to Jon "Jughead" Counsell. There is so much to talk about with Jughead I had to prioritize backcountry topics. I plan to do a future episode to talk about more of Jughead's fantastic flying…

  34. Don Wade talks Super Patriot and Patriot Aircraft

    · 1 h 11 min · S1 E7

    In this episode I talk to Don Wade, from Patriot Aircraft. He, along with his brother Ron, have been very involved in the Cub business for many years…starting from engines and fabric, to J-3 restorations, and now the…

  35. Dave Rowe flew the Freedom Fox to Alaska…almost

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E6

    In this episode I talk to Dave Rowe from "Texas Outdoor Ventures" on YouTube. Dave started flying in 2014 and jumped off-airport in 2021 in Central Texas. He flies a Highlander and now the social media-famous "Freedom…

  36. Brett Baker, Part 2...Alaska Backcountry Skills, Gear, and his FLEET!

    · 39 min · S1 E5

    This is part 2 of my conversation with Brett Baker. Be sure to check the previous episode for the first half of the conversation. In this episode we talk more about Alaska flying, gear to keep you safe, and more about…

  37. Brett Baker is "Cleared to Adventure" in his Hawkwagon and Family Wagon, ON FLOATS! PART 1

    · 56 min · S1 E4

    In this episode I talk to Brett Baker, a former Air Traffic Control and current pilot who lives in Alaska. Brett's channel is gaining a rapid following because of his phenomenal storytelling, amazing video quality, and…

  38. Steve Cox is "Cleared Direct" to Alaska in his RANS-21 Outbound

    · 1 h 17 min · S1 E3

    In this episode I talk to Steve Cox who built his own airplane, a RANS-21, and then flew it to Alaska and back. Steve is a retired Air Force F-15C pilot and we talk about translating military flying into backcountry…

  39. Trevor "Dozen" Aldridge, his Super Patriot MKII, and the Ozarks

    · 57 min · S1 E2

    In this episode I talk to Trevor Aldridge, known as "Dozen" in the military and on his Instagram and YouTube channels. Dozen is a former Thunderbird pilot that has turned his attention to the backcountry after the Air…

  40. Mike Daniel and the "Cheshire Cat" Carbon Cub

    · 1 h 18 min · S1 E1

    In this episode I talk to Mike Daniel from Truckee, CA who you might know from his airplane, a CubCrafters FX3 Carbon Cub with a Cheshire Cat logo on the side. Mike and I talk about flying around Lake Tahoe, learning…

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