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John Razumich - Aug 25,2013
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The newbie here! I am a 65 year old retired Vietnam veteran that has renewed my interest in flying. My commercial pilot instrument airplane, multi engine and CFI are now accompanied by the only medical I can get.....my drivers license.....lolI am interested in taking flight training this fall for a tail dragger endorsement and sea plane in a SeaRey. Once that is accomplished and my passion to fly has not been diluted I intend on actively seeking a partnership with someone or fractional ownership. I am located in Michigan on Lake St. Clair. Zip 48045 and in Florida in the winter at Cape Coral Tarpon Point estates. If that fails I will look for my own plane. I have visited the factory but unable to get a ride in the plane as of yet. I weigh 240 lbs on a good day and have been told that two hunks like me and a baloney sandwich won't get air born on the water unless we are going down hill.....lol What I think I am saying is that a 914 and a carbon hull would be in order if I want to take passengers. (My wife is only 140 lbs.) Do you think the 1430 weight limit may be increased by what ICON just accomplished??? There is hope for me yet. That and Weight Watchers....I have never been impressed with a group of people that I have met so far with a common interest. People have been so helpful…. I look forward to any input, suggestions, advice, and encouragements. If anyone is in the area of my home please come in and land (wheels up) 42.34.00 082.50.00 I'll buy lunch and have 10 gallons of premium gas at dockside. John 586-783-8885<!-- >'"><br><font color=red size=6>' or > missing in user HTML. Please fix the HTML.</font> -->
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Tim Jones - Aug 25,2013
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Welcome John and best wishes getting back in the air. I recently returned to flying my Searey. It is a <br />great way to get above the trees. You have a lot of capable Searey pilots down there in Florida. I am a <br />slim 235 lbs. so you should just plan to build light.
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John Razumich - Aug 26,2013
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Thanks Tim where are you at in Florida. I am looking forward to the transition training in the <br />fall...
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Tim Jones - Aug 26,2013
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John, I am located in Atlanta. The factory maintains a list of folks who can help transition.
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Marty Corr - Aug 26,2013
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Welcome John.
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Thomas Brooks - Aug 27,2013
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John will make a good addition to the Searey community. Sharon and I flew in to his home on Lake St. Clair <br />earlier this summer. Had to communicate with Selfridge Air Base on the way in, they where putting KC <br />135's in the air that day and John lives within their 5 mile circle. Wanted to take him up but my 912 wasn't <br />up to the task with the wind and waves on the lake that day. It doesn't take much of a wind to put a good <br />chop on that lake especially if the wind is coming in from across the lake. We did have a nice visit and John <br />and I enjoy talking 'Searey' often.
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Robert Charlwood Richardson - Aug 27,2013
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Weighing in at good 235, I have found my SeaRey LSX is easier to <br />land heavy. The aircraft is fully capable of flying several 100 lbs above <br />the SLA 1430 wt limit. In fact as the builder you can designate <br />whatever weight you want on the FAA certification form. I believe your <br />real wt limit is lack of a FAA medical that leaves you at the 1430 SLA <br />limit.
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Frank A. Carr - Aug 30,2013
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Welcome John. We apparently share several common interests: flying, Florida, and eating. Consequently, I'm enjoying my 1.5 place SeaRey in Fort Myers across the river from Cape Coral and I'm looking for a partnership for my 1985 Piper Archer based at Page Field. If interested give me a call; or if not interested, give me a call.<!-- >'"><br><font color=red size=6>' or > missing in user HTML. Please fix the HTML.</font> -->
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John Razumich - Sep 01,2013
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Will do <br />
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Scotty Smithwick - Sep 01,2013
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John, we are a carbon copy, military, age, Cert's, Lbs,, sold the Twin, missed getting off the <br />planet. My wife said, Those look like fun! So bought a Searey, 914, 'C' hull . Got My Tail & <br />Sea ratings just 3 weeks ago - enjoyed the new challange of all that. . Simply stated,,, this <br />Airplane IS TOO MUCH FUN!! Flying 1000 feet AGL is considered very high :-) Landing <br />on the water is NOT TO BE MISSED! Best money I have spent in a very long tine! Go For <br />It.. Oh, as my instructor said, If the Log is moving at 5 kts, it isn't a log :-) <br /><br />Scotty
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John Razumich - Sep 01,2013
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thanks a lot Scotty for the warm welcome I'm at Put in <br />Bay in Ohio right now I would like to call you sometime <br />next week
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Don Maxwell - Sep 01,2013
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John, how about a pirep on the airfield there?
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John Razumich - Sep 01,2013
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trying to take a ride there this weekend please explain a little bit more about what you mean
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Kenneth Leonard - Sep 28,2013
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John, when the tanker unit at Selfridge was sent to MacDill, many of your neighbors moved to the Tampa <br />area and now work with me. Welcome to the searey community.
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