Reprinted from Where to in the Lakes Region of NH
The Lakes Region is fast becoming the flyer's paradise,
for where else can you go in an airplane for so much
beauty, so much relaxation, and such excellently located
resorts? With five 'conveniently located airfields and
six seaplane bases the flying visitor has an excellent
choice of spots for his aerial vacation. In winter, every
lake and pond becomes a landing area for the ski-equipped
plane, and it is becoming a common sight to see Lake
Winnipesaukee dotted with the aircraft of the flying
ice fishermen.
Each year, both in summer and winter, hundreds of visitors
become acquainted with the excellent and well established
flying services in the Region. Many fly as passengers, for it is only through
the medium of the airplane that one may grasp the majestic
beauty of the mountains meeting the water, the kaleidoscopic
harmony of autumn color, or the integrated pattern of
the "untrav'ld world whose margin fades
and fades forever when I move."
Others find the personal charter service, which is offered
by all flight operators at moderate prices, an ideal
way to commute to Boston and New York and still enjoy
a maximum 'of time in the Region. For an emergency several
services have aircraft equipped for instrument weather,
day or night, to speed you to your destination.
Still others combine a flight training course with their
recreation program. It requires only a few hours of instruction
in the modern light airplane before the embryo pilot is enjoying solo flight
in the scenic area. For those veterans who plan a vacation
near a Civil Aeronautics Administration approved flight
school there is the opportunity for elementary or advanced
training at no cost under the provisions of the G. I.
Bill.
At Laconia Airport, which, with its two 3,500 foot paved
runways, is suitable for the largest of executive type
airplane, there are two CAA approved schools.
At Wolfeboro the Lakes Region Flying Service has a seaplane
service near the center of town and a landing field on
Wolfeboro Neck. By Docking at the Casino, the flying
tourist can moor his plane just a hundred yards from
the downtown shopping center. Also in downtown Wolfeboro
is the seaplane service of the Northeast Equipment Company,
which offers excellent facilities.
Up in the northwest corner two fields in Plymouth, operated
by the Voipe Flying Service .and the Riverside Flying
Service, take care of the land
and ski-equipped planes.
| Town |
Facility |
Operator |
Laconia-Gilford
Paugus Bay (Lakeport)
Rochester (Somersworth)
Weirs
Wolfeboro Neck
Wolfeboro
Alton Bay
Plymouth
Moultontooro
|
Airport—Class III
Seaplane Base
Airfield—Class I
Seaplane Base
Airfield—Class I
Seaplane Bases
Seaplane Base
Airfield—Class I
Amphibious Landing |
Skyhaven, Inc.
Skyhaven, Inc.
Warren Sholz
William A. Cannon
Lakes Region Flying Service
Lakes Region Flying Service and Northeast Equipment
Company
Downing Seaplane Service
Voipe Flying Service, Riverside Flying Service
Long Island Beach |
