TacAero Expeditions · 2027 Season

2027
Expeditions

Six guided backcountry trips for 2027, from Big Bend in January to Vermont in October. Each is priced per aircraft, for up to two guests.

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Jan–FebBig BendJan 30 – Feb 2 MarOzarksMar 15 – 18 Apr · SepMoabApr 19–22 · Sep 5–8 JunBahamasJun 2 – 6 AugIdahoAug 14–18 · Aug 27–31 OctVermontOct 4 – 7
January 30 – February 2, 2027

Big Bend
Expedition

Desert flying · Golf · Stargazing

Scenic flying over Big Bend, the Rio Grande and West Texas from a resort basecamp at Lajitas, with a night in Marfa and dark-sky stargazing.

$9,350Per aircraft · up to two guests4 spots remaining
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Resort basecampLajitas Golf Resort
Scenic flyingBig Bend · Rio Grande · West Texas
Curated experiencesGolf, exploration and evening stargazing
Scenic West TexasMarfa, Texas · one night
March 15 – 18, 2027

Ozarks
Expedition

Bentonville / FLY OZ / Big Cedar Lodge / Gaston’s

Purposeful flying and time at Big Cedar Lodge, combining the best of the FLY OZ backcountry network with world-class hospitality, from Bentonville to a fly-in lunch at Gaston’s.

$9,349Per aircraft · up to two guests6 spots remaining
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BasecampBig Cedar Lodge
FlyingFLY OZ backcountry network
Optional tourGAME Aerospace, Bentonville
Fly-in lunchGaston’s
April 19 – 22 · September 5 – 8, 2027

Moab
Expedition

Canyon country flying

Real backcountry stops across eastern Utah and western Colorado, based at Gateway Canyons resort. Weather and conditions set each day’s route.

$9,650Per aircraft · up to two guestsSpring: 6 spots · Fall: 6 spots
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2 departuresApril 19–22 · September 5–8
4 flying daysSocial and morning flying
Resort timeUTV, horseback, spa and pool
Flexible routesWeather and conditions set the plan
June 2 – 6, 2027

Bahamas
Expedition

Curated island hopping

Island hopping through the Exumas, including Norman’s Cay, Staniel Cay and Little Farmer’s Cay, from a base at Caerula Mar Club on South Andros.

$11,649Per aircraft · up to two guests8 spots remaining
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ResortCaerula Mar Club, South Andros
Island hoppingExumas and beyond
DestinationsNorman’s Cay · Staniel Cay · Little Farmer’s Cay
Time to exploreSnorkel, paddle and relax
August 14 – 18 · August 27 – 31, 2027

Idaho
Expedition

Backcountry adventure

Five days in the Idaho backcountry from Diamond D Ranch, with remote strips like Upper Loon Creek chosen for variety and conditions.

$12,499Per aircraft · up to two guests4 spots remaining
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2 departuresAugust 14–18 · August 27–31
5-day expeditionKMAN – U72 · Diamond D Ranch
Optional fly dayFly favorites or stay at the ranch
Ranch afternoonsHorseback, fish, hike, unwind
October 4 – 7, 2027

Vermont
Expedition

Basin Harbor Resort / Lake Champlain

Fly Vermont at peak fall color across Lake Champlain, the Champlain Valley and the Green Mountains. Land directly at Basin Harbor and enjoy the resort between flights.

$11,149Per aircraft · up to two guests6 spots remaining
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Fall foliage flyingChamplain Valley and Green Mountains
Grass-strip arrivalLand at Basin Harbor
Resort afternoonsBasin Harbor Resort
DatesOctober 4–7, 2027
Who flies · 2027 invitations

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Seats are by invitation. Aircraft owners who have completed the Advanced Backcountry Course can join any trip. Each expedition is led by a TacAero instructor, and our team plans the routes, lodging, fuel and logistics.

Highly experienced backcountry pilots may request a waiver, which requires a checkride with a TacAero instructor in Fredericksburg, Texas.

  1. RequestTell us which trip and departure you want.
  2. ConfirmWe confirm eligibility and hold your aircraft’s spot.
  3. FlyYou get the full trip plan before departure.

New to backcountry flying? The Advanced Backcountry Course is where every expedition pilot starts.

Ready for 2027?

Expeditions are for Advanced Backcountry Course graduates.

Before you request

Are you a graduate of the Advanced Backcountry Course or a highly experienced backcountry pilot seeking a waiver?

No

Not yet? Every expedition pilot starts with the Advanced Backcountry Course in Fredericksburg.