Ski Flying 101
Just couple of comments. Overall the video is great and very informative. When flying on skiis, there are many rivers and lakes upon which to alight. I t behooves one to check the ice thickness, either by phone or having someone give an ice report. There is a legal ice runway in Alton Bay New Hampshire for an example. When I had my J3 Cub, I used to land on the river behind my mom's house and go see her for lunch or to just visit. My brother gave me a report on the ice condition. Another way is to fly down or up the river with most of the weight being carried by the airplane wings. DO NOT land this time, but make a fly by next to your tracks. If there appears gray or blue inn the tracks, do NOT land or you might sink or freeze to the snow. Sometimes we get thin ice then the snow covers it keeping it from freezing very thick. Ya just need be careful out there and don't do anything dumb. If there are ice fishing bob houses around and a pick up or 2, you can be fairly sure the ice is thick. Do not park too close to the trucks or vehicles cuz too much weight will be concentrated in one spot and everyone might get wet. Pete Chestnut - Eaton Rapids, MI » Write a Review