Thats a real nice looking aircraft Jim!

Dlhanst- sent you a pm. Ski flying is still "ok" around here given how hot it has been (40's) Lots of meadows and shorelines still real good. A bit spooked by the high mtn lakes and res., now. Did a number of drags today at various spots and when I came back around to have a look there was wet slush in the tracks. Figured I did not need to find myself in the drink somewhere without my scuba gear in the plane. It will get cold again however. As mentioned, lots and lots of meadows, ridges, etc., to have fun on... I look forward to connecting with you.

Kevin

...and you guys think that you are having all the fun??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2TKQma7 ... e=youtu.be

patrol guy wrote:...and you guys think that you are having all the fun??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2TKQma7 ... e=youtu.be

I was just waiting for him to hit that sign....


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Hey AKTahoe! Post those pics of our ski flying photo session a couple weeks ago!!! Impressive terrain all while landing at 7000'. Some say it couldn't be done,... well,.....once again, only in a 180 eh?

Skydive206 wrote:Thanks for posting the photos of the Cessna 206s on skis. I dont really need skis in MO but when I drove home to ND for Thanksgiving I almost got stuck in the yard. Would have got stuck with the 206 on wheels. I have been thinking about making my own penetration skis. Ill would have to put them on my experimental 206.

How do you take a certified aircraft and put it into the experimental category? thought that was impossible?

lownslow79 wrote:

Skydive206 wrote:Thanks for posting the photos of the Cessna 206s on skis. I dont really need skis in MO but when I drove home to ND for Thanksgiving I almost got stuck in the yard. Would have got stuck with the 206 on wheels. I have been thinking about making my own penetration skis. Ill would have to put them on my experimental 206.

How do you take a certified aircraft and put it into the experimental category? thought that was impossible?

It's not impossible, but from what I've heard over the years it is a giant hassle and when you are all done you still may have some severe restrictions, as in how and where you can fly it. For sure it is not a way many choose to go, it would seem either keeping it cert or the other extreme, full blown experimental catagory is a lot less complicated.

courierguy wrote:

lownslow79 wrote:

Skydive206 wrote:Thanks for posting the photos of the Cessna 206s on skis. I dont really need skis in MO but when I drove home to ND for Thanksgiving I almost got stuck in the yard. Would have got stuck with the 206 on wheels. I have been thinking about making my own penetration skis. Ill would have to put them on my experimental 206.

How do you take a certified aircraft and put it into the experimental category? thought that was impossible?

It's not impossible, but from what I've heard over the years it is a giant hassle and when you are all done you still may have some severe restrictions, as in how and where you can fly it. For sure it is not a way many choose to go, it would seem either keeping it cert or the other extreme, full blown experimental catagory is a lot less complicated.

There are several categories of "Experimental" aircraft. The one that most folks think of when they say Experimental is "Experimental-Amateur Built". To qualify for that category, one must have FABRICATED at least 51% of the airplane. It's not quite that simple or strict, but, for example, you cannot just grab a bunch of certified aircraft parts and from them build an airplane in this category. You have to MANUFACTURE some of the parts.


Then there is Experimental--Flight Test. A prodcution airplane may be put in this category for a time, to flight test modifications or stc's for example. There are strict restrictions on where and how long one can fly these aircraft, and typically these A/W cert have a finite life time, and not that long.

Then there is Experimental--Airshow and Exhibition. This category is often used for airshow airplanes or uncertificated airplanes that cannot be certificated, such as foreign built jets, for example. At the beginning of each season, the owner/operator must notify the FAA of a flight schedule for these aircraft. Where the airplane will be flown and for what purpose, like airshows, for example. An owner of one of these MAY fly it some for proficiency, of course, but again, this is a VERY limited certification type, and isn't really practical for what most folks do with an airplan
The Experiemtal Amateur Built category has been used for modified production airplanes in teh past, but it is HIGHLY unlikely to ever happen again.

There are STC's for skis on the 206, and that would be the way to go. If you have a 206 that you are seriously thinking of modifying and flying in the Exp category, you'd best call the FAA MIDO Office real quick, and find out what sorts of hoops they'd want you to go through, and if you'd actually be able to USE the airplane.

MTV

I have for sale a nose wheel ski (that would fit an experimental 172 or other lighter tri gear planes) and one rear federal 1500. All you need is another federal 1500. PM me for the deal of the century.