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02-22-2006, 09:32 AM
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02-22-2006, 09:44 AM
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Network blocks 8080
I'll look tonight at home.
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Pete
Amateur Plane - RV-9A N789PH - 2350+ Hrs
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02-22-2006, 11:28 AM
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OK, I'll say it if nobody else will....
...4 is sucked by several feet.
Braver than me, though.
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02-22-2006, 12:40 PM
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I knew a guy who used to do that in a Cessna 140. He went to Alaska and flew an Aztec into cumulus granite with a load of passengers.
I'd heard of that being done in Stearmans. An airshow pilot friend said, the harder you push the stick forward, the higher rooster tail behind you. These pictures are neat to see.
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02-22-2006, 03:37 PM
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Waterskiing.......
Back in 1971 I started ag work in a backpack PA-18 without the door. I read about this and was told by an old-timer to get the sun on your side so your shadow is next to the open door. When you look out at the wheel, you can see your wheel's shadow get closer and closer to the wheel and the two will meet as the wheel touches the water. I was doing around 80 MPH then and yes. the water is very hard at that speed!
Smarter now,
Pierre
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02-22-2006, 05:12 PM
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Does size matter?
How does the size of tire factor into the ease with which this insane stunt is accomplished? Just curious (not about to try it!).
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02-22-2006, 09:58 PM
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have you noticed though, when you get down that close to the water, the ground effects push you up hard.
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02-22-2006, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mark manda
have you noticed though, when you get down that close to the water, the ground effects push you up hard.
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No differently than when doing a wheel landing. You guys with those nosewheels that stick out lower than the mains have to be REAAAAAALLY careful when you go waterskiing!
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02-23-2006, 10:17 AM
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Here's another one...
This is one of my favorite photos. Sure looks like that could be Jay Pratt (in Shooter) in the #2 position? 
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Arlington, TX
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Currently Flying: Cessna Skyhawk 172
Rebuilding a true barn find J-3 Cub
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02-23-2006, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Cub pics are neat.
Somehow I feel I could bring myself to do it in a supercub(someone elses) with tundra wheels in 2" of water.
But my RV with them tiny wheels and wheelpants. Oh my, here come the whillies again.
And in formation.. Christ I feel sick to my stomach. 
Bryan Wood sent me this video of a Super Cub landing in the river and sliding into shore. I have to try this one day. **** cool.
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Man I bet you guys make my cable modem keel over today. No wining if its slow.
Best,
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