Impressive flying skills or irresponsibly reckless? I came across a clip of a light aircraft descending into a dense rainforest to land on a hidden dirt strip or road. The pilot’s familiarity with the area is evident, as they navigate the descent through mist and poor visibility with apparent precision. Having started my flying career as a bush pilot in Australia, I’ve landed on numerous dirt strips, roads, and beaches, but never in a dense forest environment like this. The terrain and condition

Extreme Bush Plane Takeoff – 1800ft Strip at 7500ft Density Altitude! Join us for a short and soft field takeoff from Mexican Mountain in the rugged Kodiak 100. This remote dirt strip is just 1,800 ft long and sits at an elevation of 4,460 ft. With a temperature of 89°F, the density altitude climbed to around 7,500 ft—making conditions especially challenging. We used ground effect to build airspeed quickly and anticipated a small downdraft during our valley turn. Calm winds and careful planning