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In many regions, floatplanes (otherwise known as
"seaplanes") are a standard commercial aircraft type. There may be
no other way to deliver the freight in a reasonable time. Single
-engine seaplanes vary in size from single-seat ultralights to
18-seat, 6-ton monsters. Powerplants range from single-cylinder
2-strokes, to 1000hp radials and turbines. Strange as it may seem,
a seaplane taxiing on the water is considered to be a boat (but
with wings and a propeller)! So the pilot must understand the basic
airplane "right-of-way" issues, but also the marine equivalents.
Dale DeRemer's Seaplane Pilot covers all of the tasks a
pilot must demonstrate to earn the seaplane rating, and is
illustrated throughout with full-color photography and drawings.
This book thoroughly explains:
- requirements and qualifications for obtaining the rating
- proper seaplane preflight procedures
- water operations: taxiing, sailing, docking, and seaplane base
information
- takeoffs, landings and seaplane performance
- emergency operations
- single and multi-engine seaplane differences
- maritime rules and regulations
- checkride preparation
Whether a reader is studying intensely for training to obtain a
seaplane rating, or just improving their knowledge and skills from
the comfort of an easy chair, Seaplane Pilot will prove a
welcome and enjoyable learning experience. Featuring full-color
illustrations throughout, this 400-page book is a must for the
library of a serious seaplane pilot or student.
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