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Lake Parker Splash-In for Factory-Built and Heavy Homebuilt Seaplanes
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Friday, April 7, 2006 |
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| PLACE |
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Lake Parker Recreational Area, Lake Parker, Lakeland, FL. Located 6 nm NE of Linder Field;
N28-35.0; W081-57.3. Located at the NW corner of Lake Parker. See area map for details. |
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| CONTACTS |
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Geo "Joe" Hindall, Seabirds Chairman, 941/475-3870, or ghindall@ewol.com (to volunteer, questions)
Barbara King, 22 Eagles Nest, Winter Haven, FL 33881 (Banquet Tickets) |
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| ARRIVAL & PROCEDURES - NEW |
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Due to overcrowding and safety
concerns in past years, the Splash-In has been divided into two days, one for
factory-built and heavy homebuilt seaplanes, and the second for light sport and ultralight aircraft.
Further, several rules have been implemented to reduce the chance of conflicts, both in
flight and on the beach.
On arrival, remain clear of traffic inbound to Sun 'n Fun. Remain below 1000' MSL when
approaching from the north, east, or west. Make a left pattern for the lake, and land
well clear of congested areas. Obtain notams before departure. Use caution for powerlines
across the north end of the lake and a 687' radio tower NW of the splash-in area. See
area map for
details, no-fly zones, and limited obstacle information.
An operable two-way VHF radio (handhelds are acceptable) is required to participate in
the factory-built/heavy homebuilt event, or to utilize the north of end Lake Parker during the event.
All radio-equipped seaplanes arriving at or departing the north end of Lake Parker for
any reason during the event must communicate on 122.9 "Lake Control".
Pilots must obtain a safety briefing and display an appropriate colored briefing card
before departing the event (permanently or temporarily) or participating in events.
Parking spaces on the beach will be marked and reserved with signs distributed by the
Seabirds and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you received a sign last year,
bring it with you this year. Do not obstruct or beach at marked parking sites unless they are your own.
While factory-built and heavy homebuilt seaplanes are not permitted to attend the light sport/ultralight
event and vice versa, pilots may petition for permission to attend the event they would
otherwise be excluded from attending. Three petitions will be granted for each event to
outstanding and unique seaplanes, and these aircraft will be permitted at both events.
See the SeaBirds Chairperson two days prior to the event to apply for a waiver. |
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| ACTIVITIES |
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8:30AM Registration begins for fly-by and competitions
10:00AM Fly-by briefing at announcer's stand. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED.
10:30AM Prepare for Fly-by departure.
11:00AM Fly-by of Linder Field
11:15AM Return to Lake Parker
12:00PM Lunch
1:00PM Competitions begin (Water bombing, spot landing, etc.)
4:00PM Conclusion of competition events
5:00PM Seaplane Banquet, Blue Heron Pavilion
The Texas Cattle Co. will again serve the fantastic steak dinner and the
vegetarian shiskabob with all the trimmings and Florida Key Lime Pie.
The Cash Bar will be available after the events and before the dinner as
will be the corn and sausage roast.
The cost of the meal will be announced, and is typically in the $30 range.
Tickets will be sold at Lake Parker on the day of the event.
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| TRANSPORTATION |
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Transportation will be available
on the hour from the Sun 'n Fun Bus Stop by city bus for travel to and from the Splash-In. The city bus stop
is immediately south and west of the Sun 'n Fun Transportation/Shuttle Bus Depot and costs $1.00 each way.
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| CAMPING |
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Overnight camping is NOT PERMITTED this year.
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| FUEL |
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Aviation fuel is available at Brown's
Seaplane Base (GIF) in Winter Haven, 10 miles East. FUEL IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE SPLASH-IN.
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| MORE INFO |
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See SPA's Seaplanes at Sun 'n Fun
(PDF, 214KB) handout.
Sun 'n Fun Briefing (from Water Flying magazine)
(PDF, 78KB). Seaplane volunteers for parking
and hospitality will be needed throughout the week. Just two hours of volunteer service per day will gain
you a free pass to Sun n Fun for that day. Two hours of work for each of four days will earn you a pass for
the whole week. Contact Geo "Joe" Hindall, Seabirds Chairman, at 941-475-3870, or email ghindall@ewol.com
with your preferred days and times.
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The information listed here is provided as a
public service. The Seaplane Pilots Association is neither sponsoring nor organizing this
event, and cannot provide information beyond that listed here.
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