Murphy Rebel on a Frozen Pond on the Baie Verte Penninsula in Newfoundland & Labrador

While taxing my Rebel from its fall resting spot (outside, by the shores of Middle Arm Pond, Westport) to its enclosed hanger for winter storage, I couldn't resist going for a ride down the pond. If I had gotten the wing cleaned of snow and ice I would have went for a flight. She sure moves on those Full Lotus floats!! See the other video for how well she handles on the snow.

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• MurphyRebel
• Newfoundland
• winter flying
• Middle Arm Pond
• Westport
• Baie Verte

[skeilak]

Am I crazy, is there a substantial amount of snow adhering to the upper surfaces of that aircraft's wings, especially along the leading edges?

Isn't that generally regarded as being a wee bit dangerous?

[MurphyRebelFlyer]

@skeilak Wee bit dangerous for taxing?? I don't think it matters for taxing. Now flying is a totally different matter. Don't you think?

[skeilak]

@MurphyRebelFlyer

I'm sorry. I thought I was seeing a plane landing, in the beginning of the video.

I guess I should have read the description, before commenting.

Amazing how well those Full Lotus floats work.

[MurphyRebelFlyer]

@skeilak Yes. I can't wait till I get a GOOD hangar. Pull her out free of snow in the winter, get onto a frozen pond and use the Full Lotus just like ski's. I'd think they work perfectly for winter flying in temperatures warmer than -20 C.

[skeilak]

@MurphyRebelFlyer

Just a thought, but in the meantime, could you cover her with a water-proof tarp, like you might a boat? Might be a pain to fabricate one, but not undo'able.

The sun, and water getting in every little seam, than freezing at night, and expanding, is going to prematurely age that pretty little airplane, given time.

[MurphyRebelFlyer]

@skeilak I have her in a hangar for most of the year, just not one that is allows for Winter flying.

[MurphyRebelFlyer]

@namwok It is !

[MurphyRebelFlyer]

@DITMN Here in Canada? I have a Private Pilot license. There is a Ultralight Permit too, but I am very unfamiliar with that.

[DITMN]

hmmm, what kind of an endorsement do u need to fly here?

[MurphyRebelFlyer]

All correct. Not flying, just taxing. And yes, I did put a small crack in my hull cap. So, Full Lotus not totally ideal for winter flying.