Looks like we're in for it...

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.

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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.

Jay Honeck wrote:

This year is looking dramatically different. We've already had temperatures
below zero throughout the Midwest, we've already had two significant
snowfalls -- with more predicted for today -- and it's not even technically
"winter" yet...

Not sure where it states that it technically needs to be winter for snow
accumulation. :-)

--
Peter
Downwind of a Great Lake where we have already had over two feet, starting
a week before turkey day.

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".
Jim

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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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".

And it's snowing here again right now...

I *knew* we'd pay for that nice, long, hot, VFR-every-day summer!

:-)
--
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.

("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

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