Welcome to Chalky Bottom Aviation — where backcountry flying, classic taildraggers, and aviation adventure all come together. What started as a Piper Pacer restoration project quickly turned into a full-blown obsession with vintage aircraft, grassroots aviation, and the freedom that comes with flying low and slow.

From airplane camping trips and off-airport adventures to airshows, wrench-turning, and general aviation shenanigans, Chalky Bottom Aviation is all about real flying, real stories, and the people who keep aviation alive. Whether we’re exploring hidden grass strips, working on old aircraft in the hangar, or chasing sunsets from a tailwheel cockpit, the mission is simple: keep aviation fun, authentic, and adventurous.

If you love classic airplanes, backcountry flying, aviation history, and the lifestyle that comes with it, you’re in the right place.

Fly low. Camp often. Stay chalky