Tres Clinton of C3 AIR talks Texas Backcountry Flying

Tres Clinton of C3 AIR talks Texas Backcountry Flying

Author: JB January 28, 2026 Duration: 1:30:10
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 and insight in flying in central Texas and provides some insight into getting prepared for off-airpot operations from training and equipment. You'll enjoy hearing how Tres runs things in his operation and will certainly be looking him up when passing through ce...

You know that moment when a pilot leans back and starts with, "There I was..."? That's the signal you're about to hear something real, a tale from the ragged edges of the map where runways are dirt strips and decisions matter. Backcountry Aviation Radio is built on those moments. Host JB connects with pilots, builders, and adventurers who operate where the pavement ends, diving into the specific skills, candid stories, and unique mindset needed to fly into the wilderness. In this podcast, you'll hear the unvarnished details of planning for a remote airstrip, the sound of gravel pinging against the fuselage on landing, and the quiet reflections from a campfire after a day spent deep in the backcountry. It’s less about polished procedure and more about the lived experience-the problem-solving, the camaraderie, and the sheer freedom of off-airport flying. Each conversation feels like hanging around the hangar after a long flight, swapping truths and lessons learned the hard way. If your idea of aviation involves more mountains than control towers, this is the conversation you've been waiting to join.
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