Ahhh....Seaplanes again!

CrownRay · 05-31-2011, 01:29 PM

Cruising through the Weirs channel Sunday (Cruising? Um, CRAWLING) and saw the seaplane departing just past the channel. I breifly saw an add for the business, but I forgot what it said!

Anyone have information? Are the pilots CFI's??? Would love to put an hour or so of "SEA" in the logbook :-)

NoBozo · 05-31-2011, 01:56 PM

If it's the C-206 on amphibs, here's a link to a thread from last year.

NB

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=10274

Brian Neidhardt · 06-01-2011, 09:45 AM

To answer your question the owner/pilot Dave French is a CFI with thousands of hours in single and multi-engine seaplanes. You can call their business line at 603-387-7575 to ask if they do instruction or just scenic rides.

Winnipesaukee Divers · 06-01-2011, 09:58 AM

Nice advertisement there Brian... Pushing the rules a little here aren't you? How many times can you put your business name in front of me for free or do you have a commercial deal with the webmaster? If that's so, then it's totally acceptable and I apologize.

jbess · 06-30-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnipesaukee Divers

Nice advertisement there Brian... Pushing the rules a little here aren't you? How many times can you put your business name in front of me for free or do you have a commercial deal with the webmaster? If that's so, then it's totally acceptable and I apologize.

WOW...seriously?

Jmo77011 · 06-30-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnipesaukee Divers

Nice advertisement there Brian... Pushing the rules a little here aren't you? How many times can you put your business name in front of me for free or do you have a commercial deal with the webmaster? If that's so, then it's totally acceptable and I apologize.

Ummmmm....isn't your screen name your business name? So, technically every time you post you are "putting your business name in front of me for free." Just sayin'.

BroadHopper · 06-30-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NoBozo

If it's the C-206 on amphibs, here's a link to a thread from last year.

NB

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=10274

Carefull, c-206 on floats is a float plane not an amphib. A Lake renegade or buccaneer is an amphib.

RANGER CANOE CO · 07-02-2011, 08:07 AM

Is Lake aircraft co still around? They where made in Sanford ME.

BroadHopper · 07-02-2011, 08:23 AM

This is the factory link:

http://www.lakeamphib.com/lakeamphib.htm

This is the sales link:

http://teamlake.com/

NoBozo · 07-02-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Carefull, c-206 on floats is a float plane not an amphib. A Lake renegade or buccaneer is an amphib.

I think if you check real close, you will see "nose wheels" in the floats on that 206. So if the floats have wheels, that makes it an Amphib doesn't it..?

Amphibs can land on water with the wheels retracted..OR.. land on dry land (like an airport) with the wheels extended...No..??

NB

EDIT: Interesting recent history on Lake Aircraft: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Aircraft

ApS · 07-03-2011, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RANGER CANOE CO

Is Lake aircraft co still around? They where made in Sanford ME.

They were made in Sanford, Maine -- now they are made in Kissimmee, Florida -- just a stone's-throw from Sanford, Florida.

I've got relatives in both towns, and it sure gets confusing!

BroadHopper · 07-03-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Acres per Second

They were made in Sanford, Maine -- now they are made in Kissimmee, Florida -- just a stone's-throw from Sanford, Florida.

I've got relatives in both towns, and it sure gets confusing!

Actually, Lake aircraft are no longer in production. There are making parts to keep them alive. Armand and Bruce will by old Lakers, refurbished them and sell them.

05-31-2011, 01:29 PM	#1
CrownRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Medford MA/Blackcat Island Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Ahhh....Seaplanes again! Cruising through the Weirs channel Sunday (Cruising? Um, CRAWLING) and saw the seaplane departing just past the channel. I breifly saw an add for the business, but I forgot what it said! Anyone have information? Are the pilots CFI's??? Would love to put an hour or so of "SEA" in the logbook :-) __________________ "The ocean (or lake) itself is not dangerous, it's the hard stuff around the edges that will kill you."

06-01-2011, 09:45 AM	#3
Brian Neidhardt Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith NH Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 22 Times in 5 Posts	Lakes Region Seaplane Services To answer your question the owner/pilot Dave French is a CFI with thousands of hours in single and multi-engine seaplanes. You can call their business line at 603-387-7575 to ask if they do instruction or just scenic rides. __________________ [/SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Brian Neidhardt Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty 3 Main Street Meredith NH 03253 c. 603.738.3798 o. 603.677.7012

07-02-2011, 08:07 AM	#8
RANGER CANOE CO Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Squam Posts: 52 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Is Lake aircraft co still around? They where made in Sanford ME. __________________ rangercanoe.com On Squam lake

07-02-2011, 08:23 AM	#9
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,569 Thanks: 3,204 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	lake Aircraft is still around This is the factory link: http://www.lakeamphib.com/lakeamphib.htm This is the sales link: http://teamlake.com/ __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-31-2011, 01:56 PM	#2
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	If it's the C-206 on amphibs, here's a link to a thread from last year. NB http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=10274

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