Other Hobby Addictions

Baldy · #1 01-31-2013, 06:34 PM

I guess I can add car audio to the list. I thought I outgrew it being 28 now, but last hear I got the urge to tweak my blazer just a little

lastlight · #2 01-31-2013, 06:40 PM

browsing this forum has got to be its own hobby i think.

Flash · #3 01-31-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

browsing this forum has got to be its own hobby i think.

+1

Reef Pilot · #4 01-31-2013, 07:03 PM

I like to build and fly aircraft, esp amphib floatplanes. Here is one of my planes (took me 8 years to build it) and a favorite alpine lake destination, Skwawka Lake (only accessible by floatplane).

And a couple youtubes flying into and out of there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IpF5Wnj1Qg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNHEplZPaGY

Baldy · #5 01-31-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

I like to build and fly aircraft, esp amphib floatplanes. Here is one of my planes (took me 8 years to build it) and a favorite alpine lake destination, Skwawka Lake (only accessible by floatplane).

And a couple youtubes flying into and out of there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IpF5Wnj1Qg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNHEplZPaGY

That's awesome! I finished my private license 3 years ago and have hardly flown since. I want to build a challenger II but don't know when time and finances will allow. I guess I have some time yet tho

Reef Pilot · #6 01-31-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheNewGuy

That's awesome! I finished my private license 3 years ago and have hardly flown since. I want to build a challenger II but don't know when time and finances will allow. I guess I have some time yet tho

Well, if you have your PPL, you're well on your way. I just wouldn't pick that one to build, though.

I consider flying a gift and a privilege. People just don't know what they are missing. And it is a lot easier to do than most think.

toxic111 · #7 01-31-2013, 08:42 PM

Add me to the list of a PPL... Though I have't had any stick time in around 5 years...

I hope to get going again soon though.

Other hobbies seem endless, I hunt, camp & fish. Leaving for a 7 day African hunt in May. Will be my first trip there... That is eating a little of the reef fund, lol.

Baldy · #8 01-31-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Well, if you have your PPL, you're well on your way. I just wouldn't pick that one to build, though.

I consider flying a gift and a privilege. People just don't know what they are missing. And it is a lot easier to do than most think.

SHHH! don't tell people that secret. Its more fun when you tell them and they're a little in awe.

Delphinus · #9 02-01-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

And a couple youtubes flying into and out of there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IpF5Wnj1Qg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNHEplZPaGY

Oh man, that won't be addictive at all.. Haha wow. Got a kick out those flies sure sure going berserk when you took off too..

Reef Pilot · #10 02-01-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

Oh man, that won't be addictive at all.. Haha wow. Got a kick out those flies sure sure going berserk when you took off too..

Well, it also fits in with mountain top (above the tree line) hiking, which I enjoy as well. I just need to become a better photographer so I can share. Usually, I rely on my pax for that, but they sometimes are more consumed with the moment, than taking good pics.

I also rigged up a canoe that can I carry into these alpine lakes. That further enhances the experience. Good for fishing, too. Here's a couple more youtubes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN2JNeOc14U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll0lbm0TpBg