Bi-Plane Rides

Marauder · 07-12-2010, 10:54 AM

Has anyone gone on the Lakes region bi-plane rides? If so, what is the cost and did you enjoy it? Thanks!

Pineedles · 07-16-2010, 06:44 PM

I think a post from DRH was cut but it still is a good idea.

You are absolutely right Don, newbie posting in the wrong area, but no harm no foul. actually, this gives me an idea. If one of the area seaplane ride companies set up shop during the forum fest and attendees reserved tours during the 1-4 time, couldn't we ask for a portion of the ride's proceeds go to our food fund?

DRH · 07-16-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

I think a post from DRH was cut but it still is a good idea.

You are absolutely right Don, newbie posting in the wrong area, but no harm no foul. actually, this gives me an idea. If one of the area seaplane ride companies set up shop during the forum fest and attendees reserved tours during the 1-4 time, couldn't we ask for a portion of the ride's proceeds go to our food fund?

Hi Pineedles, I evidently deleted my post about the wrong forum while you were typing your reply. Just after posting it I saw that Don had cross-referenced Marauder's post to the General Discussion thread, so my post served no purpose.

Interesting question about the seaplane rides.

Pineedles · 07-16-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

Hi Pineedles, I evidently deleted my post about the wrong forum while you were typing your reply. Just after posting it I saw that Don had cross-referenced Marauder's post to the General Discussion thread, so my post served no purpose.

Interesting question about the seaplane rides.

That's OK Don I thought afterward that the more powerful Don

was in the process of moving the thread. However, as you know I am intested in seeing that the FF makes as much money as possible for the less fortunate. People and animals need help. This year is dedicated to people.

Jeff (Pineedles)

I have decide to reveal my first name. If you, Ishoot308, as well as others can do it, so can I. Besides, most people spell "Pineedles" correctly as, "pineneedles" but that's not the way I spell it.

Meredith lady · 07-16-2010, 09:47 PM

I spell it Pineedles...aka Jeff...!!

ApS · 07-17-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Marauder

Has anyone gone on the Lakes region bi-plane rides? If so, what is the cost and did you enjoy it? Thanks!

These past two weeks, I've seen just two aeroplanes that fit that description—both have radial engines.

(It's easy to spot a "round engine" by ear).

One is white with pinstriping and the more frequently-encountered biplane is candy-apple red. I believe both are of Waco construction.

Are you sure they're biplane "rides"? There are privately-owned biplanes that cruise the skies over the lake: some could have been formerly located at the White Mountain Airport years ago.

BTW:
Listening to the skies this morning—easy to do in a sailboat—I caught a Russian-made Yak doing acrobatics over Rattlesnake Island: He's been out there weekends—for several years running—"doing his thing" in the same general area.

That's one more radial-engine aircraft over this lake.

GFP · 09-18-2010, 05:12 PM

We went for a bi-plane ride this afternoon, and it was wonderful! The pilot was Phil out of the Laconia Airport, and he had his own tour of the lake, but was ready to take us on any route we wanted.
I can only imagine how beautiful it will be once the fall foliage comes in, and the experience of flying in an open cockpit can't be matched.
The price for two people was $325 for a 45 minute ride, but he has less expensive rates for less time in the air. It is a great gift for someone who is hard to buy for, so I got it for my husband for his birthday.
Phil's number is 603-250-6184.

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Marauder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Meredith and FL Posts: 99 Thanks: 177 Thanked 29 Times in 17 Posts	Bi-Plane Rides Has anyone gone on the Lakes region bi-plane rides? If so, what is the cost and did you enjoy it? Thanks!

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Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,542 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	Out of the mouth's of babes I think a post from DRH was cut but it still is a good idea. You are absolutely right Don, newbie posting in the wrong area, but no harm no foul. actually, this gives me an idea. If one of the area seaplane ride companies set up shop during the forum fest and attendees reserved tours during the 1-4 time, couldn't we ask for a portion of the ride's proceeds go to our food fund?

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Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	hey! I spell it Pineedles...aka Jeff...!!

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GFP Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 58 Thanks: 48 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Bi Plane rides We went for a bi-plane ride this afternoon, and it was wonderful! The pilot was Phil out of the Laconia Airport, and he had his own tour of the lake, but was ready to take us on any route we wanted. I can only imagine how beautiful it will be once the fall foliage comes in, and the experience of flying in an open cockpit can't be matched. The price for two people was $325 for a 45 minute ride, but he has less expensive rates for less time in the air. It is a great gift for someone who is hard to buy for, so I got it for my husband for his birthday. Phil's number is 603-250-6184.