T-6s skimming on a lake

[crash-proof]

Someone posted a pic or website awhile back with some T6s skimming on a lake...well here's the vid. Balsy stuff! Or not? Anyone ever try this?

I think they're from S. Africa.

http://www.flightzone.co.za/media/harvards.wmv

 

[coloneldan]

I did it once in a Stearman. Not exactly the smartest thing I ever did. Of course, no one ever accused me of being brilliant either. :0

 

[cherry20's]

I have seen the pics but the video is much better. Me liiiikkkeeeee!

 

[aucfi]

I have heard of numerous Cubs doing that on Lake Drummond in the Dismal Swamp. Never seen it done before though, looks like fun.

 

[Traumahawk]

It is.

 

[AirBadger]

Awesome vid thanks.

 

[Ill Mitch]

I have heard of numerous Cubs doing that on Lake Drummond in the Dismal Swamp. Never seen it done before though, looks like fun.

Waterskiing in a Cub is a blast! Just keep up the speed.

 

[F9 Buff]

The picture made it across the internet pretty fast over the past month. Now the video seems to be doing the same...

I predict some bonehead who just got his private ticket goes out and tries this and puts the plane in the water. Looks cool but if you don't know what you are doing this could be really dangerous. All it takes is for the tires to get about half way in the water before the plane starts flipping across the lake.

 

[crash-proof]

The picture made it across the internet pretty fast over the past month. Now the video seems to be doing the same...

I predict some bonehead who just got his private ticket goes out and tries this and puts the plane in the water. Looks cool but if you don't know what you are doing this could be really dangerous. All it takes is for the tires to get about half way in the water before the plane starts flipping across the lake.

Like this one?

 

[2000flyer]

Like this one?

Just makes one want to cry!:crying: I would have rather seen the bozo put down the camera and wave like a freaking idiot trying to get the pilot's attention and hope for a go-around rather than "getting the shot!"