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Engineers have invented several different designs to keep an airplane afloat, from flying hulls to the classic pontoon floats. This article will dive deeper into the classic float design features, […]
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Seaplane training is a lot like a new airplane check-out. If you already have your private or commercial certificate, the FAA has already determined that you know how to fly […]
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If there is one primary difference between seaplanes and land-planes, besides the obvious landing gear configurations, it is the extreme amount of drag we encounter moving through the water. Even […]
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When you hear the term ‘glassy water’, odds are that it conjures an image in your mind of a calm water surface – so reflective, in fact, that it becomes […]
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As floatplane pilots, we operate in a fluid environment. If you can excuse the pun, this is the most important facet of understanding water flying. Every takeoff and landing will […]