Looks like we're in for it...

"Mike Rapoport" wrote in message
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Stubby,

Skiplanes are land planes (ASEL or AME), no additional rating is
required to fly on skis, although there are enough things that can go
wrong that a good checkout is wise.

All the best,
Rick


It always seemed odd to me that skis do not require at least an
endorsement. There is infinately more variability in snow than in water..

Mike
MU-2


Years ago when working off my lessons, a couple of Cubs on skis came in. The
pilots got out and started pushing them back and forth????

Being the curious student I asked what that was all about.
Seems there is a good amount of friction between the skis and snow/ice
during landing & taxi.
Ahhh Sooo! :-)

Marty

OK,
So what is with the post getting posted twice? I only sent once, another
Outlook prob?
Sheesh

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"Marty" wrote:

"Mike Rapoport" wrote in message
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Stubby,

Skiplanes are land planes (ASEL or AME), no additional rating is
required to fly on skis, although there are enough things that can go
wrong that a good checkout is wise.

All the best,
Rick


It always seemed odd to me that skis do not require at least an
endorsement. There is infinately more variability in snow than in water..

Mike
MU-2


Years ago when working off my lessons, a couple of Cubs on skis came in. The
pilots got out and started pushing them back and forth????

Being the curious student I asked what that was all about.
Seems there is a good amount of friction between the skis and snow/ice
during landing & taxi.
Ahhh Sooo! :-)

As cross country skiers know, there are different waxes for different
temperatures. Apply the right wax for the temperatures and conditions
and the skis will slide. Use the wrong wax for the temperatures and
conditions and the snow and ice will build up on the bottom of the skis.

As cross country skiers know, there are different waxes for different
temperatures. Apply the right wax for the temperatures and conditions
and the skis will slide. Use the wrong wax for the temperatures and
conditions and the snow and ice will build up on the bottom of the skis.

As a once-avid cross country skier, I wonder how the aircraft skis are
"waxed"? It's not like you can lean them up against a fence while you apply
the stuff...

Of course, my current set of (now seldom used) skis are a high-tech waxless
design -- so I suppose that must be what they use on aircraft skis?

Shoot, what am I thinking? This is the FAA's territory! They're probably
still using wood...?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Marty" wrote in message
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"Mike Rapoport" wrote in message
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Stubby,

Skiplanes are land planes (ASEL or AME), no additional rating is
required to fly on skis, although there are enough things that can go
wrong that a good checkout is wise.

All the best,
Rick


It always seemed odd to me that skis do not require at least an
endorsement. There is infinately more variability in snow than in
water..

Mike
MU-2


Years ago when working off my lessons, a couple of Cubs on skis came in.
The
pilots got out and started pushing them back and forth????

Being the curious student I asked what that was all about.
Seems there is a good amount of friction between the skis and snow/ice
during landing & taxi.
Ahhh Sooo! :-)

Marty

The skis create quite a bit of friction and when the plane stops they will
melt the snow which then freezes and the plane gets stuck. You haven't
lived until you stand outside the door rocking the plane trying to get it
broken free while the pilot goes to full throttle. Wind chill and blowing
snow reminds one of the Antarctic.

EAA has a ski plane fly-in at Pioneer the end of January every year. If the
weather is conducive it is a fun event. A couple of dozen ski planes will
show up. Free rides and free food.

"john smith" wrote in message
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As cross country skiers know, there are different waxes for different
temperatures. Apply the right wax for the temperatures and conditions
and the skis will slide. Use the wrong wax for the temperatures and
conditions and the snow and ice will build up on the bottom of the skis.

Ever try to hold up a Beaver to wax the skis? Wax is not used on skiplane
skis.

Ever try to hold up a Beaver to wax the skis? Wax is not used on skiplane
skis.

I had to read that carefully.
Juxtapose a word or two and the whole meaning changes.

EAA has a ski plane fly-in at Pioneer the end of January every year. If
the
weather is conducive it is a fun event. A couple of dozen ski planes will
show up. Free rides and free food.

FREE? At an EAA function?

No way!

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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EAA has a ski plane fly-in at Pioneer the end of January every year. If
the
weather is conducive it is a fun event. A couple of dozen ski planes
will
show up. Free rides and free food.

FREE? At an EAA function?

No way!

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"


Yep, believe it or not. Everything is free including a piece of Audrey's
birthday cake.

Yep, believe it or not. Everything is free including a piece of Audrey's
birthday cake.

We are so *there* this year.

Thanks for the info...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"