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Old February 6th 08, 10:25 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Robert M. Gary
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Default Question for floatplane pilots or those familiar with the rules

On Feb 6, 1:14*pm, es330td wrote:
I wouldn't try it if the pond is much less than 3,000 ft.


I think it's only about 1000 feet. *Funny how things that look big on
the ground look really small when you think about putting a plane down
on it.


Depending on the plane and the winds (are you limited what directions
you can take off) 1000 feet may be just fine.

-robert