What's a Cessna taildragger pilot doing here? Well...I think that "BeechTalk" is a great resource, regardless of what you fly!
After a professional motor racing career back in the 70s, I worked as an air taxi pilot and flight instructor, then quit flying for 22 years before buying my 185 Skywagon in 2012. I live in Montana, on the border with Idaho, so spend a lot of time exploring back country airstrips, camping and fishing.

Very nice 185, George. Welcome to BT. (Your name sounds familiar.)

welcome aboard George, looks like you're living the good life, enjoy.
gary

George,

Welcome to BT. I love the picture. At some point I want to get a back country plane which I can put floats on, bush tires... A 185 is a common recommendation. When I get to this point in a few years expect some questions!

Tim

Yes, by all means, I can help out with answers on the Skywagon. Since getting back to flying these planes, I have had the pleasure to met some very knowledgeable people, who have helped me refurbish my 185. Since I sold my last one back in the 90s, there are now a lot of STCs and other improvements that make this great airplane even better.
The 185 makes flying the back country very enjoyable since it can carry a big load of camping gear in and out of short, rough strips and climb out safely in mountainous terrain. It's a good handling plane but takes some extra care, like most taildraggers, on take off and landing.

Welcome George !
What a capable looking plane you have !!