"Marty" wrote in message
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"Mike Rapoport" wrote in message
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Stubby,

Skiplanes are land planes (ASEL or AME), no additional rating is
required to fly on skis, although there are enough things that can go
wrong that a good checkout is wise.

All the best,
Rick


It always seemed odd to me that skis do not require at least an
endorsement. There is infinately more variability in snow than in
water..

Mike
MU-2


Years ago when working off my lessons, a couple of Cubs on skis came in.
The
pilots got out and started pushing them back and forth????

Being the curious student I asked what that was all about.
Seems there is a good amount of friction between the skis and snow/ice
during landing & taxi.
Ahhh Sooo! :-)

Marty

The skis create quite a bit of friction and when the plane stops they will
melt the snow which then freezes and the plane gets stuck. You haven't
lived until you stand outside the door rocking the plane trying to get it
broken free while the pilot goes to full throttle. Wind chill and blowing
snow reminds one of the Antarctic.

EAA has a ski plane fly-in at Pioneer the end of January every year. If the
weather is conducive it is a fun event. A couple of dozen ski planes will
show up. Free rides and free food.