Written by Jay Smith.
As featured on page 20 in the May 2012 issue.
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I am enticed by aircraft flown from the water. There’s a certain beauty and grace to the way they look. I especially enjoy the amphibious aircraft of the 1930s, such as the Grumman Goose or the Sikorsky S-39.
This aerial photo, taken from the Maule, provides a unique perspective of Island Lake State Park and the wide variety of models in attendance.
Although I haven’t had the opportunity to fly in any of those classic watercraft, I have enjoyed rides in…
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