Bush airplanes were initially designed for Canada's remote north and the harsh environments of Alaska. These are essentially piston-engine aircraft outfitted with skis, tundra tires, or floats. They feature high-mounted wings that offer more clearance and help reduce damage while loading and larger flaps that help performance on short field takeoffs and landings. Nowadays, bush planes are used all over the world, from New Zealand's rugged mountains, Kenya's dry deserts, to the lush Amazon jungles. They're the perfect aircraft for daring, non-traditional pilots.