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Tell me about backcountry flying in New England

Not necessarily information about airstrips or airports, but more general info about a greater area or a route of flight.
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Re: Tell me about backcountry flying in New England

lawndart wrote:It's on Cranberry Lake. Her dad says he's seen float planes land there many times before, and they have a motor boat. I'm not sure if there are other legal considerations though.


That's a ways from where I live, but depending on your route, there is a good chance you would drive within a mile of my house on your way up. If you are headed that way and want a tour around our area, give me a shout.

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Awesome pictures! I'd love to learn to fly floats. I'm currently looking at a Franklin-powered C172 that might be enough to handle float operations. I'd love to find some beaches in the area to land on.
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aqua wrote:While you’re up visiting at Cranberry Lake, you have an excellent spot about 20 miles away.

Stillwater Reservoir has no homes; a lodge at one end, another inn/restaurant and gas station at the other. Many miles of beaches and islands in between.

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Hey I was there today for some water landings. It was a fine Adirondack afternoon. Stop by SLK and get food at the diner, they are still doing takeout through whatever this is...if you tell them I sent you they’ll charge 10% extra, I’ll show you around!
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Had a good time at the northeast STOL on Sat.

3 more events coming up.

https://m.facebook.com/Northeast-STOL-Series-100195688308419/posts

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Aw, man,

Had no idea, that's just a 20 minute flight from me. If one is not on Facebook, how would we get info on these.

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Pete,

SAT, June 27, NE STOL #2, 44B Dover-Foxcroft, ME

SAT, July 11, NE STOL #3, ME62 Pittsfield, ME

SAT August 29, NE STOL #4 B10 Livermore Falls, ME
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Thanks!
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This is awesome info guys! I'm still searching for the right aircraft for me. Hopefully it will pop up so I can start getting to some of those cool events!

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You can always drive until you get an airplane, just say’n......

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Seeing that you are in the Boston area you need to come to 8MA4 Crow Island in Stow.We absolutely detest pavement ! :lol:

Call if you want 978-897-7770
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northeast STOL this Saturday June 27 at 44B, Dover ME. Contest starts a 1.

Weather looks iffy, but I’m planning on going ithe wx works ou
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