The Giro Aereo dei Sei Laghi (Air Tour of the Six Lakes) is the only seaplane rally in Europe, organized every year by Aeroclub Como, one of the few seaplane flying schools in Europe.
This is the third time I visit this event, and the second year I'm part of the official media team.
Unfortunately, this year the Caproncino and the Seabee historical seaplanes were undergoing maintenance during the race.
Cessna 172
This 172 has been recently acquired by the Aeroclub
This plane also carried the first all-women crew in the history of the competition
Cessna 206
Cessna L-19 Bird Dog
Piper PA-18 Super Cub
The boat in the background is the paddle steamer "Patria", the oldest boat sailing on Como Lake (though not the oldest one in Italy). Unfortunately, maintenance issue caused a months-long forced mooring.
Some night shots during the prizegiving cerimony
Air Tour of the Six Lakes - Como, Italy
Air Tour of the Six Lakes - Como, Italy
My aircraft spotting website: GolfVictorSpotting.it
Re: Air Tour of the Six Lakes - Como, Italy
Very good. I love Italy!
Pte. Aubrey Gerald Harmer, R. Suss. R. (att. to the Sherwood Foresters) KIA 26/9/1917 Polygon Wood, aged 19, NKG. RIP
Re: Air Tour of the Six Lakes - Como, Italy
Wow , some great captures in this thread