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Posted By: Hal Brown

Date Posted: Nov 3, 2011

Description: SeaReys show the other seaplanes how to impress the neighbors. With the pretty end forward, parking etiquette is both stylish and sophisticated.

Yesterday the seaplane base manager and I met with representatives of Als (“Air Land Sea”). Als’ owner, Roger, and the restaurant manager, D.J. were present. The guilty party was not. Greg (the aggrieved party) had the good sense to be out flying.

There was no animosity. The owner could not have been more apologetic. He promised to send a letter to Greg relaying his regrets.

Date Taken: Nov 3, 2011

Place Taken: Tavares Seaplane Base

Owner: Dan Nickens

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Category: 34, Florida Flying, 79, Splash In Food

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Dan Nickens - Nov 03,2011 Viewers | Reply


	Roger (Als’, owner) was one of the early proponents of the seaplane base. He owns multiple properties surrounding the base. He is currently developing a hotel next to the restaurant so pilots can stop for the night. Roger stated emphatically that he believes the future of his businesses is directly tied to the success of the seaplane base.<br /><br />As explained by D.J. there have been instances where prop blast from seaplanes blew dirt and dinners all over the dining area. The owner was obliged to replace the patrons’ drinks and meals at great expense.<br /><br />Joey, the seaplane base manager, has been working with amphibious visitors to minimize prop blast. There are only a few unrepentant offenders (mostly the larger amphibians).<br /><br />From early training, pilots are supposed to learn that they are responsible for their airplane and its prop stream. There is no greater offense at an airport than to start up and blow dirt into a neighbor’s hangar. The same rules apply off the airport.<br /><br />In fact, the FAA has made it really clear. In FAA-H-8083-3A, Airplane Flying Handbook, there is a warning about the effects of prop blast:<br /><br />Chapter 2 Ground Operation<br />Engine Starting<br /><br />“Some pilots have started the engine with the tail of the<br />airplane pointed toward an open hangar door, parked<br />automobiles, or a group of bystanders. This is not only<br />discourteous, but may result in personal injury and<br />damage to the property of others. Propeller blast can<br />be surprisingly powerful.<br /><br />When ready to start the engine, the pilot should look in<br />all directions to be sure that nothing is or will be in the<br />vicinity of the propeller. This includes nearby persons<br />and aircraft that could be struck by the propeller blast<br />or the debris it might pick up from the ground.”<br /><br />Failure to heed this admonition could subject the offender to “careless and reckless” prosecution.<br /><br />It shouldn’t ever come to that. It’s easy enough to move around a SeaRey. Seaplane base personnel are more than willing to help.<br /><br />In the future the city will take action to minimize dust and debris. In the meantime, SeaReys can help lead the way by setting an example of courteous operation. It’s so easy to be the good guys. To cement the deal just buy a white cap from the base's 'Prop Shop.'<br /><br />

Lee Pfingston - Nov 03,2011 Viewers | Reply


	I am quite familar with Al's, 6 months a year I can walk from my house to there. If anyone on this site questions the resolve of Tavares as to Seaplane city DO NOT! I know the city managers, and the city. All the police, fire and city vehicles have 'America's seaplane city' painted on them. The garbage truck that stops in front of my house twice a week has 'America's seaplane city' Painted on it! The alleys are named for aviators! I do not know the owner of Al's, But he built his building after the seaplane base or at least concurrent. with a second building a year later. Real pilots and real boaters watch their prop wash. While Al's is proximate to the seaplanes, I do not believe it is 'blow the drinks and food Proximate'. I believe the noise is probably the culprit! A big bore Continental with a flat prop is noisy! And a fat heavy floatplane can be heard when it is out of sight! As a pilot I might ask the waitress to turn down the jukebox so I can hear the airplanes, Some of the blue haired patrons and a certain middle manager may not feel similar.I am quite sure this middle Mgr. Is going to get talked to. He may find himself at McDonalds putting cow parts in a white bag. Kudos to Dan for addressing this!

Dan Nickens - Nov 03,2011 Viewers | Reply


	And I say kudos to Greg for keeping his cool under fire. I'd be happy to have him in the left seat when the shooting starts.

Dan Nickens - Nov 06,2011 Viewers | Reply


	Forwarded from the marina and SPB manager, Joey Graham:<br /><br />'From: Rodger Kooser<br />Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 9:00 AM<br />To: Joey Graham<br />Subject: Seaplane support<br /><br /><br />Joey,<br /><br />I want to Thank you and Dan for meeting with me on Tuesday. As you know from day one when John Drury, the city manager, came to me as the controlling person of all of the land adjacent to the current sea plane base and asked me what my thoughts were about bringing seaplanes to Tavares and creating an official runway / sea plane base I have been one of the largest supporters the city has.<br /><br />I went to council meetings to speak in favor of it so it would be approved. And to this day I am still a political activist to bring more seaplanes to Tavares and expand upon the theme of America’s Seaplane City. I encourage all activities from the Seaplanes to the Trains and I help lead the businesses in the direction to all do the same.<br /><br />We named our restaurants ALS for Air Land and Sea and are currently building hotel rooms so that people can fly in and stay right at the seaplane base. Your staff does an excellent job at assisting the planes but Unfortunately we have had a few incidents where planes have not controlled their prop wash and we have had to replace meals and drinks for patrons that were sitting on the patio dining. There are a few areas along the parking lot with lots of loose sand and dirt that have not helped in those incidents. We are currently working with the city to clean up those spots cutting down on the potential sand blowing. <br /><br />Unfortunately one of our managers overacted when Greg was backing into one of the spots adjacent to the loose sand and dirt due to the fact that a plane a few days before blew sand into guests food and drinks from that very spot. Greg was in no way doing anything wrong. It was strictly a reflex reaction that our manager, Sherwood, had and he feels extremely bad about it. Greg is always considerate and a great pilot. We are always happy to see Greg and any of the guest he brings to Tavares.<br /><br />As always, anyway I can assist please let me know.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Rodger Kooser<br /><br />ALS Landing, ALS Dockside Barbeque, Als Topshelf'<br />

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