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Andy Shane - Jul 18,2010
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I did a normal approach on the far side of beach cove, avoiding swimmers as a matter of safety <br />and courtesy. In the distance, a jet ski operator saw me, kicked her machine around and <br />paralleled my track. As I neared liftoff speed, she veered into me! I barely cleared her, turned <br />away from her direction per USCG regs, settled down my passenger. We came back to the <br />beach to give kids a chance to climb on the machine, and ended up in an awkward encounter <br />with a deputy sheriff. At first, he was puckered up in the 'seaplane at fault' mode, my <br />description of our performance requirements and what happens when a craft intentionally <br />violates our takeoff run seemed to soften his stance a bit. Still, it was not an acceptable <br />interaction.<br /><br />As a technique, I visit with our river authority every season to leave contact information and <br />solicit feedback. Ditto with every law enforcement jurisdiction. All that effort is designed to <br />preclude having to deal with someone who catches a glimpse of a conflict between seaplane <br />and watercraft, jumps to the wrong conclusion.<br /><br />As I told his boss today, this is the last time I endeavor to explain right of way to one of his <br />staff. If it takes a class for officers, a written handout, or me abandoning my small town's <br />tourist area (assuming I'm an attraction, an asset) we're going to dispense with this nonsense.<br /><br />So, be careful and thoughtful out there. Most people are great to be around; but, every once <br />in awhile you’ll stumble on a nut-case! <br /><br />
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Kenneth Leonard - Jul 19,2010
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Andy - I read in the paper - and perhaps on this site, about a boater to repeatedly charged at a float plane attempting to take off. The boater was followed by the plane to his home and visited by police at pilot's request. He objected to the airplane noise and was trying to prevent takeoff and teach a lesson. He was arrested on felony charges for interfering with the aircraft.
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Andy Shane - Jul 24,2010
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I like that. <br /><br />'Can't help but think this gal had seen me perform solo, didn't understand how dramatically <br />different things are with an 80hp bird Dual...
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Mark Alan MacKinnon - Jul 25,2010
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If I recall correctly, the boater mistakenly believed that seaplanes were illegal on that lake, and thought it was within his right to interfere with it's takeoff. He found out otherwise.<br /><br />Here it is:
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