CC Pocock — 950 Pilots Trained: Rethinking How Backcountry Flying Is Taught
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 Bush and Mountain Flying, now in its third edition, and just launched his own podcast and YouTube channel, Bush Air. We get into the real distinction between "bush flying" and "backcountry flying" — a line most pilots blur — and where CC thinks formal flight training falls short when it comes to building genuine off-airport skill. We also cover the accident patterns he sees repeat in the backcountry (most never get reported), the case for a heavily modified legacy airplane over a brand-new build, and what's coming next on Bush Air as he ramps up guest interviews. If you're building real off-airport skill — not just landing on grass — this one's worth the listen. Follow Bush Air on YouTube Sign-up for our newsletter, The Scout Report: HERE Want to support Backcountry Aviation Radio? Shop HERE to get the gear.
