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Posted By:
Hal Brown
Date Posted:
May 6, 2006
Description:
Robert rides the waves looking for the perfect spot to shoot SeaReys. Actually, that reminds me of a song (sung with apologies to Stephen Stills):
Wavetop Flyer
I could be a sailor of the olden style
I don't wear ties 'cause that is just so vile
I don't do business that don't make me smile
I love my aeroplane 'cause she's got style
I'm a wavetop flyer
I fly o’er any water, it’s where I find fun
those high flyin’ pilots just don't get the job done
Got to fly down onto the oceans, always see the sun
There's no such thing as a boring run
For a wavetop flyer
I'm flyin' low, I'm in high demand
Go fifteen feet over the Rio Grande
I'll blow the sea salt right up off of the sand
Always seen, especially when I land
I'm a wavetop flyer
Born ‘Rey driver
People been asking me, 'Where'd you learn to fly that way?'
Watched a drunken seagull, not the FAA
The wind’s what taught me, and it taught me right,
Stay under their radar, and you might be alright
I'm a wavetop flyer
So I'm comin' home, I'm runnin' low and slow
I promised my woman one hellofva show
I get the ship down, I’ll make her glow
then some cute girl walks up, says 'Hey dude, let’s get up and go!'
I'm a wavetop flyer
Well there's things I am, and there's things I'm not
I am a gambler and I might laugh a lot
Ain’t going to lie, I gotta real soft spot,
'Cause see I'm a flyin' fool and my aeroplane is just too hot
I'm a wavetop flyer
Born ‘Rey driver
Never work alone…
Date Taken:
May 6, 2006
Place Taken:
Lake Harney, FL
Owner:
Dan Nickens
File Name:
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Category:
34, Florida Flying
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Jeff Arnold - May 06,2006
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Awesome Dan. Thanks!
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Jeff Holbrook - May 07,2006
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Dan, where is Lake Harney?
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Dan Nickens - May 08,2006
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It's on the east side of the Orlando Class B airspace, Jeff, east of Sanford. For a great ride go south of the Class B south of Kissimmee and around Lake Toho, then east following the lakes to the St. Johns River, starting at Lake Poinsett. Follow the river north to Lake Harney. Although it is a great place for some low level recon but there are several highways and powerlines (all depicted on the sectional), and watch out for helicopters that have started training in the flood plain while the water level is low. You'll see lots of alligators and eagles. When you get to Lake Harney watch for the large alligator gar and snapping turtles cruising the shallows. It's about a two hour round trip, depending on how much splashing you do.
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Robert Lee - May 08,2006
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Great song Dan! Now we just need to find somebody who can play the chords and sing it. We can then make the video to go along with it. I have the equipment and an idea how to keep water off the camera.
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