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Bob Hobson - May 08,2009
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I live in the Hilton Head area of South Carolina. I've been looking into either buying a used Searey or perhaps purchasing their LSA version once it's officially certificated. My one concern is whether or not there is adequate open water at the end of my dock for an uneventful landing. (I believe there is plenty of room for taking off but there are some power lines in the usual descent path for landing.) The reason for posting this message is to see if there are any Searey owners who may be planning a trip through our area (perhaps on the way to Oshkosh?) who would be willing to overfly the area in question and express an opinion as to the advisability of trying to operate from it. So if you are a Searey owner, perhaps, in Florida who might be coming up the ICW in the near future and stopping in the Hilton Head area for fuel, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks. (My name is actually Bill, I have no idea why they gave me this user name.)
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Randy Wilder - May 08,2009
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Can you give us your dock location?... or address? Can you water taxi to a safer location for takeoff?
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Bob Hobson - May 10,2009
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Address is 42 Chechessee Bluff Circle Okatie SC 29909. Might come up better if <br />Bluffton SC is used.
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Dan Nickens - May 09,2009
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Or, until an splash in is arranged, how bout some pictures, Bob? (Yes, I know you say your name is Bill, but since I erroneously invited BOB I'm sticking with it! Hey, I think you've got your SeaRey call sign....'BillyBob'! Or not.)
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Bob Hobson - May 10,2009
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OK - I'll try to upload a picture of the area at high tide.
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Bob Hobson - May 10,2009
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(Actually my middle name is Robert so I am often called BillyBob.)
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Kevin D'Angelo - May 09,2009
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If you have never flown a Searey -you probably have plenty of room for normal operations. Typical seaplane pilots are used to the long runs needed in most certificated float planes. Grab a GPS and boat and measure from one end to the other and let us know the total length and height of obstacles on each end. The distance needed will vary according to which engine you have also and whether you will be flying out solo or dual.
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Don Maxwell - May 09,2009
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If Google Earth has a reasonably sharp photo of your location, use the Ruler function to measure. You get your choice of feet, nautical miles, etc.<br /><br />SeaReys will take off and land in 500 feet or less. But you'll probably want to see at least 1000 feet before you'll TRY to take off or land, and more if there are obstacles. Glassy water landings usually need more room, too. 2000 feet looks short the first time, but is plenty of room for all conditions once you get used to it.
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Bob Hobson - May 10,2009
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I did that and it looks like it's about 1300 feet between the causeway and the beginning <br />of the reeds. I did get an offer from a Searey owner who can maybe overfly the area on <br />his way to North Carolina next month.
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Don Maxwell - May 09,2009
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Bill, to change Bob to Bill, just click on 'Edit Account' at the top of the page, then click on 'Change Public Profile.' On that page you can do the name change.
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Bob Hobson - May 10,2009
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Thatks Don - I did it.
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Dennis Vogan - May 10,2009
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Bruno, if you're reading this, have you measured the length of your lake that's available for landing & take-off? It's somewhat tight being small and surrounded by low mountains. If it's comparable in length to Bill's or Bob's place, it should be a breeze!
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