Looks like we're in for it...

"Mike Rapoport" wrote in message
ink.net...
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..

Granted, not having flown a skiplane I admit I only know half the equation.
However, it would surprise me if snow is even significantly more variable
than water, never mind "infinitely".

The extremely wide variety of landing conditions water presents is one of
the primary challenges of flying seaplanes.

Whether skiplanes should require their own rating or not, that's a different
issue. But I am inclined to disagree with any implication that skiplanes
are somehow MORE challenging than seaplanes.

Pete

Gees!.... you've got a LOT more snow than we do! Ground is bare here in a
few spots, the remainder is covered with only 1"-3".
Jim

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
ups.com...
Not sure where it states that it technically needs to be winter for snow
accumulation. :-)

Here's what the place looks like -- and there's more snow on the way!

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2005_december_snow.htm
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Gees!.... you've got a LOT more snow than we do! Ground is bare here in a
few spots, the remainder is covered with only 1"-3".

That is what our forecast is for OH.
The low pressure system is to pass along the TN-KY border.
Our temps are to range from mid-teens to mid-20's.

Marc wrote:
Calgary Flying Club live video - minus 19 C

-19C, Holy Cow!

Flyingmonk wrote:

Marc wrote:

Calgary Flying Club live video - minus 19 C


-19C, Holy Cow!

That's not even cold.

("Jim Burns" wrote)
Gees!.... you've got a LOT more snow than we do! Ground is bare here in a
few spots, the remainder is covered with only 1"-3".


Big flakes falling right now in the Twin Cities. Much snow on house roofs
and on the ground. Much light fluffy snow so far this year --- oh, and some
freezing rain under all of it, so it's still a little slick out there.

Ten years ago we would have headed out to a State Park for a 2-hour hike on
a postcard day like today. Instead, we'll be heading over to the movies this
afternoon for the (1/2 price) "Super Bargain Matinee" ...$4 for the last
show before 6 pm.

Walk The Line (Johnny and June Carter Cash story)
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/wa...ine/large.html


Montblack

"Jay Honeck" wrote

Snowmobilers, skiers, and kids are ecstatic -- and that ski-plane
conversion
kit isn't looking so silly, either!

You need to get a repositional ski setup, for the Pathfinder.

Send us pictures when you get it done. g
--
Jim in NC

On Sat, 3 Dec 2005 15:06:30 -0600, Montblack wrote:

("Jim Burns" wrote)
Gees!.... you've got a LOT more snow than we do! Ground is bare here in a
few spots, the remainder is covered with only 1"-3".


Big flakes falling right now in the Twin Cities. Much snow on house roofs
and on the ground. Much light fluffy snow so far this year --- oh, and some
freezing rain under all of it, so it's still a little slick out there.

We have a windchill of 76 degrees in the Magnolia state with 25 knot winds.
Brr, may have to break out the wind breaker.

Even managed to get in some approaches LOL today.

Allen

Gees!.... you've got a LOT more snow than we do! Ground is bare here in a
few spots, the remainder is covered with only 1"-3".


Big flakes falling right now in the Twin Cities. Much snow on house roofs
and on the ground. Much light fluffy snow so far this year --- oh, and some
freezing rain under all of it, so it's still a little slick out there.

Depends on when you view this, of course, but at 3:15 PM CST, the view
from this live web-cam, aimed less than a mile from here, looked like a
blizzard:

http://webcam.iowa.uiowa.edu/pentacamcur.html
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay,

Don't count on cold weather bringing in snow. My sister-in-law lives
in Baudette, Minnesota, where there are very little snow. It was just
way too cold in that region for snow. There is a sign at International
Falls airport proclaiming that region being the icebox of the US.

If you move to someplace the UP in Michigan, you are guaranteed to
have a whilte chirstmas. We lived in Houghton, MI for 2 years and had
to use snow scoop to remove snow almost every day. The record high
seasonal total of 355.90 inches was recorded in the winter of 1978-1979
(measured at the airport).
..
Hai Longworth