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disrespectful," the report said. "Airstrips are
to be used as portals to the backcountry.
Bagging, especially of airstrips that are
sensitive or in wilderness areas, was listed
as a threat to backcountry strips."
Lytle Johnson, a veteran seaplane pilot
and instructor in McCall, Idaho, says pilots
can minimize their impact on the wilderness through simple flying etiquette.
"Fly high, stay on the right sides of canyons, and if you don't need it, by all means
reduce your engine power and prop rpm,"
he said. "Don't make multiple takeoffs and
landings at any one strip. Be cognizant
of the impact we have on people on the
ground."
For example, rafters on the Middle Fork
of the Salmon River are only allowed on the
water by permit, and many have waited
years for the opportunity to float down

MORE THAN 120 backcountry aircraft-lined

wing tip to wing tip-ring the smooth
grass landing strip at Johnson Creek
during the 2014 fly-in.

one of America's most scenic rivers. Some
rafters are on week-long journeys through
areas where motorized ground and water
vehicles aren't permitted. The appearance
of a low-flying aircraft, or multiple aircraft
flying together, can be jarring.
Johnson teaches visiting pilots about
the history of the area's airstrips and how
much effort goes into building and maintaining each one.
"Knowing some of the history gives
pilots an appreciation of how these
places came to be," he said. "They were
made for a wide variety of purposes,
and they're much more than just open
spaces in which to show off your superior
pilot skills. Pilots should fly with as much
deference as they can, and that will go a
long way to preserving access to these
magnificent natural areas."
-DMH

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