Bush flying is a term for air operations carrie out in remote, inhospitable regions of the world. Bush flying involves operations in rough terrain, frequently necessitating bush planes be equipped with tundra tires, floats, or skis. This type of flying, combined with unpredictable weather and distance from help means that bush pilots have to be very resourceful to be successful, or all too frequently, just to stay alive. Given all these elements, bush flying has entered the world of aviation and popular culture as a rugged, romantic lifestyle that combines elements of great beauty and independence with constant danger.