Get Out of the Way! Landing Strip

Posted: Jul 08, 2011
Categories:  Resort Life 
The following pictures were all taken by Will Flower. Will Flower was driving his ski boat ,taking pictures, taking skiers and dodging a seaplane at the same. time. This seaplane landed a took off about 10 times over the course of about 2 hours. Everyone on the lake, except for Will headed for the hills to get out of the way. I am not sure what the regulations are on landing a seaplane on inland lakes, but I think they are a little lax. My rule: See a plane heading across the lake skidding get the heck out of the way. I was neat to see the plane land and take off the first 2, 3 or 4 times after that.... it became a game of dodge ball with boats vs. planes Please keep in mind that this picture was taken from a boat who was prepared to move at a moments notice is the plane got to close. Dave Tungett navy captain did say that boats have the right of way over planes. I think someone forgot to tell this pilot that, and I know Will will agree. The resort is in the foreground of the picture. Who remembers getting seaplane rides off of our dock? I believe it happened until about the 1980's what we would have a plane come in for rides once a week. Anyone remember the pilots name?
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