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Forum: Winter Sports 12-28-2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,951
Posted By dbahn
Thanks for the update. We'll be checking...

Thanks for the update.

We'll be checking NOTAMs but it always helps to get first hand info.
Forum: Winter Sports 12-28-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,951
Posted By dbahn
I realize that the post above is almost a year...

I realize that the post above is almost a year old, but does anyone know how the runway ice is doing so far this year and how it looks for 2020?

Also, is the Winter Carnival 2020 already scheduled...
Forum: Outdoor Recreation 02-16-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,337
Posted By dbahn
Anyone know if the runway will be open for the...

Anyone know if the runway will be open for the weekend? Right now it's NOTAMed closed through Friday, presumably due to snow but I guess re-opening depends entirely on how quickly it could be...
Forum: General Discussion 02-23-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 29,919
Posted By dbahn
Hi again, this year. Several of us were...

Hi again, this year. Several of us were contemplating a visit this weekend, and it sounds as if the weather between now and Saturday should be nearly ideal.

Hopefully, the NOTAM will be amended...
Forum: General Discussion 01-26-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,855
Posted By dbahn
It's officially open per NOTAM and per phone call...

It's officially open per NOTAM and per phone call with Paul!


Just opened late this afternoon (3:40 EST).
Forum: General Discussion 01-23-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,855
Posted By dbahn
Ice Airport 2013

I've been reading the Ice-In thread and heard from Paul a week or two ago that the ice was already fairly thick in Alton Bay. As near as I can tell right now there is very little snow cover and...
Forum: General Discussion 01-29-2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 29,187
Posted By dbahn
Paul, does it look HOPELESS for 3 weeks from now?...

Paul, does it look HOPELESS for 3 weeks from now? Does the Carnival take place in the absence of an active runway?

We have a 2 week cancellation policy status at the Wolfeboro Inn, where quite a...
Forum: General Discussion 01-08-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 29,187
Posted By dbahn
Thanks for the official update. Our group of...

Thanks for the official update.

Our group of pilots has already scheduled a number or rooms nearby and are planning to come in on Saturday. We're all psyched about it, hoping for good weather.
Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,329
Posted By dbahn
Hi. I'm one of the guys that flies into the ice...

Hi. I'm one of the guys that flies into the ice airport for the past years, so far just in my Piper J3. I also have a Cessna 206 that my wife and I flew from Vermont to Alaska with a motorcycle in...
Forum: General Discussion 11-20-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 29,187
Posted By dbahn
Thanks, everyone. I shot off an email to Parks...

Thanks, everyone. I shot off an email to Parks and Recreation to see if they know.

I think it's a tribute to the unique nature of this event and the iceport that someone came all the way from...
Forum: General Discussion 11-19-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 29,187
Posted By dbahn
Alton Bay Winter Carnival/Ice Airport

I know it's early to even be thinking about this, but as one of the many pilots that flew in last year (and previous years) we have a group that's already planning to meet there sometime this year. ...
Forum: General Discussion 02-10-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
Say, Paul, I was wondering about carving out a...

Say, Paul, I was wondering about carving out a small parking slot off to the side somewhere that I could park the Cub in and leave and return a few times during the day without getting into the...
Forum: General Discussion 02-08-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
Thanks, Paul. With respect to the safety issue,...

Thanks, Paul. With respect to the safety issue, if someone is willing to harness a 4 wheeler for a while, aircraft can be towed to parking fairly readily, or even pushed by hand.

Let me know if...
Forum: General Discussion 02-08-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
Yes, the goldens are ours and they were like kids...

Yes, the goldens are ours and they were like kids in Disneyworld on the ice.
Forum: General Discussion 02-08-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
Thanks for the update, Paul, and good reminder to...

Thanks for the update, Paul, and good reminder to always check NOTAMs.

Among the pilot group (Purple Board) we have quite a few people planning to attend this year, including from as far away as...
Forum: General Discussion 02-07-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
Thanks, I'll pass the bed race information along....

Thanks, I'll pass the bed race information along.

Any old beds around that could work as an entry? A bunch of us are flying in and won't be able to bring a bed with us, but might be interested in...
Forum: General Discussion 02-07-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
Say, is there a bed race at the Winter Carnival...

Say, is there a bed race at the Winter Carnival this year?
Forum: General Discussion 01-15-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
Bob (MooneyBob, Bravo Bob, LuvFlying, etc. - he's...

Bob (MooneyBob, Bravo Bob, LuvFlying, etc. - he's got a lot of names) flew his new to him Mooney in when we met up there last Sunday. He's written it up in his flying blog...
Forum: General Discussion 01-12-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
After our flights there last weekend, one group...

After our flights there last weekend, one group of us pilots seems to have drummed up even more enthusiasm for the Winter Carnival on February 14th. We may even have some people coming from quite...
Forum: General Discussion 01-09-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
Yeah, our group should be at least 4 or 5 planes,...

Yeah, our group should be at least 4 or 5 planes, maybe more. Paul, it looks like I'll be a passenger instead of a pilot so I can't offer rides this visit, but I'd love to buy breakfast for any of...
Forum: General Discussion 01-09-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
That's the identifier. For some strange reason...

That's the identifier. For some strange reason if you check the NOTAM using the DOD website (https://www.notams.jcs.mil/dinsQueryWeb/) you need to enter the "K" designation, even though that's not...
Forum: General Discussion 01-09-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
Since the Cub is currently classified in the...

Since the Cub is currently classified in the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) category its maximum takeoff gross weight has to be under 1320 pounds. That is my Cub in the photos, and I don't even know the...
Forum: General Discussion 01-08-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
That shouldn't be a problem. Last year I think...

That shouldn't be a problem. Last year I think they were too busy with the carnival to take us up on it. :)
Forum: General Discussion 01-08-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
Thanks. Ironically, I had just posted a similar...

Thanks. Ironically, I had just posted a similar picture on our pilot's board, taken maybe a little earlier this morning before the snow started.

Great to see the action! :liplick:
Forum: General Discussion 01-07-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,824
Posted By dbahn
Paul, let me know when you want a test landing. ...

Paul, let me know when you want a test landing. ;);)

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