South Island New Zealand backcountry flying

The Southern Alps of New Zealand offer some of the most spectacular flying around. It’s particularly well suited to taildragger aircraft, and the Bearhawk.
Jonathan Battson and I spent 3 days in his Bearhawk exploring the mountains, valleys, and rivers and coastlines. We landed on many of the airstrips and gravel bars, and met many of the local pilots in the area.
Music credit to BenSound.
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[@luked1xon]

Awesome clips. I fly up north, cant wait to get down south to check it out.

[@ColbyOsborn]

What a treat! Thanks Nev and Jonathan!

[@bearhawkblog3527]

Thanks Colby. Always enjoy your videos, they come across very well !

[@davehomewood4676]

Terrific footage!

[@cliffy2107]

Neat footage, appreciate it.

[@mitchs2148]

Love it

[@hm250]

Good to meet you both at RT on Friday. Got the Maule rating done, looking forward to flying like this in the future!

[@bearhawkblog3527]

Hey thanks - really good to meet you too. All the best with the Maule, I look forward to joining you for a trip or two when I get the Bearhawk finished.

[@whosaidyoucandance]

Awesome mate, feel free to reach out to me at Recreational Backcountry Pilots Association (through AOPA) if you're keen to learn more

[@plantpower3048]

I am between a RAns S21 and a Superstol XL? which one do u recommend for NZ? considering weather, spots to land, etc. (off airport)

[@bearhawkblog3527]

There's quite a few of both down here. The Rams seem to be quite popular for off-airport and they get into some very short strips too.

[@FlingwingNZ]

Great stuff guys. Where's the second strip...gravel...coming in over the river and bordered by trees? Thanks 👍

[@whosaidyoucandance]

Private airstrip about 150m to 200m long I guess. Near Neil's Beach

[@VariableSpring]

music............fark off with it, there is an engine. that is the only noise you need muppet !