Ski plane flying
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Ski plane flying
Is there a club that offers ski plane flying lessons in the Banff region ?
Having done float flying , which is best thing in the world, I`d like trying it on frozen water
Thanks in advance
Having done float flying , which is best thing in the world, I`d like trying it on frozen water
Thanks in advance
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From: 500 miles from Chaikhosi, Yogistan
Did a ski plane course earlier this year in Talkeetna.
6 hours dual in a Taylorcraft (reckon it was a bit more each flight, but did not watch the clock) plus a week's accommodation in a new small cute wooden cottage for USD$1000.
Several hours up around the Ruth Glacier and around Mt McKinley. Stunning.
6 hours dual in a Taylorcraft (reckon it was a bit more each flight, but did not watch the clock) plus a week's accommodation in a new small cute wooden cottage for USD$1000.
Several hours up around the Ruth Glacier and around Mt McKinley. Stunning.
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From: ,canada
Ski Plane Flying
Sudbury Aviation flies on skis from late Dec. to April. I know it isn't any where near Banff!!!
You can do a winter bush course or even a night rating, with the runway marked with flare pots. Great fun!!
You can do a winter bush course or even a night rating, with the runway marked with flare pots. Great fun!!
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Sounds fun..but I would seriously recommend a Mountain flying course before you strike out on the skiing thing. Those who have no experience in the Rockies in little (or big) aircraft shouldn't be playing around until they have taken all the required courses. Look to the flat lands to learn, then have a go at the rocks.
