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Skiplane Flying

Skiplane flying remains popular amongst a small but hearty group of pilots.
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Hitchcock Aviation’s Cessna 185 sits on a pair of Airglas LH-4000 retractable hydraulic

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The type of ski you’ll fly with depends largely on the conditions. Flat, wide skis are

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Takeoffs and landings are a cinch when your runway is a miles-wide and -long frozen lake.

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Winter hikers are deposited high up on New Zealand’s Mount Cook.

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When choosing a set of skis for your airplane, one of the most important factors to consi

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