What's it like to fly where you are?
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Alaska
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Step Turn-- Sounds like a really nice placed to fly. Do you do your own maintenance? I'll bet your amphibian doesn't have the corrosion problems the float planes have in S.E. AK, coming and going in salt water!!!! I worked for a float plane operator and as a joke we put a rubber duck next to the plane in the hangar. Told the pilots if the duck don't float you are good for another flight!!!! They hate pumping the floats out you know.
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I've yet to splash the amphibian into salt water. It's designed for it, and I nearly did in the Atlantic last summer, but not yet! Yes, it's "Owner Maintenance" so I do everything myself. It has a bilge pump, but I rarely use it, I just drain the hull by the plugs when I return home. The 180 I flew in Norway had metal floats, and there was quite a regime after it'd been in salt water. The 182 amphib I was flying there last summer is on Aerocets, so much less salt water worry.
I maintain my 150 too, though that work is reviewed and signed out by a maintainer, as it remains certified (until the moment that the FAA will allow O-M into the US, then it's getting changed over too!
I quite enjoyed Alaska too, Wasilla, Tuk, through the Yukon, and down through BC to Vancouver flying an MD500, just beautiful! I would love to fly your coast!
I maintain my 150 too, though that work is reviewed and signed out by a maintainer, as it remains certified (until the moment that the FAA will allow O-M into the US, then it's getting changed over too!
I quite enjoyed Alaska too, Wasilla, Tuk, through the Yukon, and down through BC to Vancouver flying an MD500, just beautiful! I would love to fly your coast!
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Flying in Quebec (canada)
Except for Montreal and Quebec city areas, you are quite on your own and quite free to fly anywhere in Quebec. Southern part of Quebec has some airfields here and there, no problems. Most have fuel ( published). Things gets more delicate more you go north. Flying is so free, you probably don't expect that much freedom. Problem is fuelling. You need to plan it carefully. Along the coast there is airports, but most have Jet B. To have 100LL have to be planned, booked and better of ordered and paid and arrange with someone trustable. Planification is the key. But southern part of Quebec is large enough to have fun flying around for days. Good place to get your floatplane certification is LaMacaza, a Frenchman has a school with a nice amohib 172, in a remote area. 1h30 drive from Montreal. There is 6 million lakes on Quebec territory, plenty enough to have fun with a floatplane. Welcome!
Nathalie C-GNAT PA-18
I'm waiting for cues as to where to stop on a trip from Swiss to Iceland, we are taking back home a Pilatus Porter in april. Any ideas of nice accomodation, farm, chateau with an 1500' airstrip?
Nathalie C-GNAT PA-18
I'm waiting for cues as to where to stop on a trip from Swiss to Iceland, we are taking back home a Pilatus Porter in april. Any ideas of nice accomodation, farm, chateau with an 1500' airstrip?
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Welcome Nathalie. Have a look at the photos and videos on Private flying.
For your North Atlantic crossing, consider stopping in Akureyri Icelend. It's very pretty and welcoming to GA there, and there's a nice air museum there. Through Greenland, consider Illuisat, Greenland. It's magnificent there, though watch the weather, it can be foggy. In norther Quebec, you may know of Rapid Lake Lodge. Contact Alain, perhaps he can accommodate your stop at Barnoin camp. A Porter should handle that runway fine, as long as you're up on your short field work with it.
For your North Atlantic crossing, consider stopping in Akureyri Icelend. It's very pretty and welcoming to GA there, and there's a nice air museum there. Through Greenland, consider Illuisat, Greenland. It's magnificent there, though watch the weather, it can be foggy. In norther Quebec, you may know of Rapid Lake Lodge. Contact Alain, perhaps he can accommodate your stop at Barnoin camp. A Porter should handle that runway fine, as long as you're up on your short field work with it.
Munich, Germany:
In one word, awful.
A booming real estate market, treehuggers and no political lobby in favour of GA have resulted in only two airfields being available for light GA, Jesenwang (400 m runway) and Oberschleissheim (PPR, only clubs and no commercial flying schools or rental operations).
In my 25+ years here I have seen three major, local airports being closed (Riem, Neubiberg and Fürstenfeldbruck), and a fourth one is going soon (Erding).
No chance of aircraft ownership, as hangar spaces are non-existant.
The Alpine scenery is spectacular though.
Wind is almost always E (high pressure) or W ( low pressure), and almost all runways around here are aligned accordingly. Lots of fog and haze in the Autumn, occasionally very strong thunderstorms on Summer afternoons and evenings. Spectacular visibilities during " Föhn" conditions.
In one word, awful.
A booming real estate market, treehuggers and no political lobby in favour of GA have resulted in only two airfields being available for light GA, Jesenwang (400 m runway) and Oberschleissheim (PPR, only clubs and no commercial flying schools or rental operations).
In my 25+ years here I have seen three major, local airports being closed (Riem, Neubiberg and Fürstenfeldbruck), and a fourth one is going soon (Erding).
No chance of aircraft ownership, as hangar spaces are non-existant.
The Alpine scenery is spectacular though.
Wind is almost always E (high pressure) or W ( low pressure), and almost all runways around here are aligned accordingly. Lots of fog and haze in the Autumn, occasionally very strong thunderstorms on Summer afternoons and evenings. Spectacular visibilities during " Föhn" conditions.
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Central Texas, 4000' county runway, lights, no IAP. Lots of trees and brush, but also lots of 20+ acre clear pastures, so emergency landing fields are rather common. Most of the time, I check weather and the TFR list on home computer, then go fly. Rarely any TFRs, (Temporary Flight Restrictions, usually for VIP political events) in the area. Avgas runs $4.00-$4.50/gal at the airports I fly currently. VFR Flight Following is available if I want it, but half the time I fly local without, avoiding the larger cities. (Fuel more expensive there anyway.) Haven't filed a flight plan in decades, but a nice pasture is rarely more than crawling distance from civilization. Hangar rent is $165/month with concrete floor and electricity. Biggest weather issue is summer heat. If you don't have 250+ hp, it takes a long time to climb to a comfortable altitude, and that's often 9000' or more. Need a hangar in the Midwest unless you like dimples on your airplane.
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Need a hangar in the Midwest unless you like dimples on your airplane.
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Hi everyone, I'm a new PPL student (5hrs in) with BCFT, flying out of BOH. I'm training in a Robin HR200. I'm currently taking 1-2 lessons per week and loving it so far.
I have only had one smooth flight thus far, the rest being what my instructor deemed to be 'lively', due to recent British weather. I do prefer a 'in at the deep end' approach to learning, so happy with everything, particularly my instructor.
I consider myself lucky to be flying from BOH/EGHH (not sure of correct terminology) and Dorset in general. Stunning coastal views, reasonable weather (for the UK) and the opportunity to learn at what is an excellent school.
I can't help but get excited when taxiing behind a 747, other airliners and private jets etc. From my complete beginners and somewhat 'green' perspective, it feels 'proper', somehow.
Anyhow, I just thought I'd make my first contribution to the forum as a way of saying hi and introducing myself. I look forward to boring many of you with questions that have been asked a thousand times before!
I have only had one smooth flight thus far, the rest being what my instructor deemed to be 'lively', due to recent British weather. I do prefer a 'in at the deep end' approach to learning, so happy with everything, particularly my instructor.
I consider myself lucky to be flying from BOH/EGHH (not sure of correct terminology) and Dorset in general. Stunning coastal views, reasonable weather (for the UK) and the opportunity to learn at what is an excellent school.
I can't help but get excited when taxiing behind a 747, other airliners and private jets etc. From my complete beginners and somewhat 'green' perspective, it feels 'proper', somehow.
Anyhow, I just thought I'd make my first contribution to the forum as a way of saying hi and introducing myself. I look forward to boring many of you with questions that have been asked a thousand times before!
