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29-JUL-2008 Cindi Smith

PADDLING INTO DOCK

Stehekin, WA

This sea plane landed in front of the lodge we stayed at and paddled into shore from the window at the front of the plane. Have never seen one with a propeller in the back like that. I have a few more of these to post but that will have to wait til Thursday when I am home. I missed the landing, unfortunately. I heard it but didn't realize it was actually landing so close.

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Long Bach Nguyen09-Nov-2009 04:16
Well done on capturing the best moment of any float plane pilot...paddling to the dock. Lake Chelan is a beautiful place for seaplane. Landed on the lake many times in the past.
Robbie D7020-Aug-2008 22:40
WOW love this shot with the reflections and the captured moment paddling in.
Now a ride in that would be superb.
clark langley11-Aug-2008 18:43
what a great shot.
If you timed it on purpose(the paddle and water)
If not,great luck.
My brother says better lucky than good,BEST to be lucky AND good
Carol Rollins31-Jul-2008 13:04
Great shot Cindi! Wonderful light. V
Michael Shpuntov30-Jul-2008 16:23
Very impressive shot. Excellent light. Vote
royalld30-Jul-2008 15:47
Great catch! That is a "Lake Amphibian". If I could I would have one of these. It can land on the sea, as you so aptly captured, and has retractable landing gear to land at regular airports. This is the first time I have seen one rowed. The pilot/captain may have been concerned about the water's depth and wanted to approach the shallows with caution.
s_barbour30-Jul-2008 14:00
Now this is something you don't see everyday! Nice capture Cindi.
Joanne Kamo30-Jul-2008 12:57
Wow Cindi, you sure do lead an exciting and adventurous life! Most unique, wonderful evening light. V
pkocinski30-Jul-2008 11:25
I've seen planes like this before (on TV shows) but not in person. Neat!
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