ATL Area Seaplane Pilots

[C425Driver]

Does anyone know if seaplanes are allowed on Lake Lanier near ATL?

Thanks,

C425Driver

 

[EMB170Pilot]

interesting you bring that up. I was thinking of that the other day. Want to get an ultralight on floats for that area just F around in

 

[scpe]

Word of mouth from an experienced CFI/ATP familiar with the area: No.

However, I personally have not seen anything written.

 

[RJones]

Contact the local police department and check. Also, if you belong to Seaplane Pilots Association they can tell you. Another rule of thumb, if the river or lake is considered a "Navigable Water Way" you can land and takeoff at you leasure.

RJ

 

[Mooseflyer]

Try the Army Corps of Engineers - they created and maintain the reservoir, as well as own the right of way on the shoreline (since it's not technically a lake).

 

[IDpilot]

I have a friend that lives on the lake and he has told me that float planes are not allowed. I believe that it's a locale ordanance.

 

[Foxcow]

I dont know about you guys but I don't think I would want to land on that lake.

 

[EMB170Pilot]

haven't been there yet, planning on soon...why is that Fox?

 

[biscuit]

no, it's a corps lake. no seaplanes.

 

[Foxcow]

Every year I hear about someone that drowns because they got caught on some branches under water or a boat that is damaged due to the same reason. There is a lot of stuff on the bottom. I like the water park though.