Have been putting some hours in ski flying the past days.
Spent this morning flying around with one of our own here that emailed and asked if he could go. AKA -cozmicharlie on here met me at the hanger and we ended up putting in a couple hours. The snow is so good now for ski flying. Guessing its about 2-3' in most places and the lakes are about 8-10 inches thick. I like the clear ice better than the snow in these parts as you can really get an idea of how thick it is. In the photos below here, the clear, snow free ice froze after the last storm. Its not insulated and you can know for certain how thick it is just by looking at it. Not to mention, its always nice to see another plane already there. This guy goes by "iceman" around here. He loves to ice fish and always has good beta on the ice thickness.
This is about 1500' or so and could easily land a 206...Lowrider...or Rob or any of you that dont have skis...
Iceman down on the ice fishing...he doesnt have skis either...notice the wind waves on the snow in this one. More on that in a bit.
Landing here offers great ski touring
This one looks good but man its full of wind waves on the snow. You can find a smooth spot to set down but it gets real bumpy quick. The long east west lakes are not protected and you can sure see it when you get down low.
This one is a favorite. From the approach in low and slow while on a long left base to a nice slow turn over the water to final down the lake. It also offers superb ski touring options...
Left base
I am high here as I wanted a photo but this is final only you would be 500' or so lower and then park up at the end
It was a good day!
Weather looks to be clear and cold tomorrow....again...
AKT
Keep them comming and fly safe.
