ASA, Notes of a Seaplane Instructor
| Article no: | 110085 |
| Manufacturer number: | ASA-NSI-2 |
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What is it like to fly single-engine float planes? How do pilots develop and then hone their water-flying skills? What techniques apply to both landplanes and seaplanes, and which ones belong in only one realm?
The answers to these questions comprise a unique approach to seaplane flying, in a book that reveals what floatplane mastery is really all about. Notes of a Seaplane Instructor offers insights to all pilots, from already-rated seaplane pilots to those looking to experience the benefits and pleasures of seaplane flying for the first time.
In these pages, readers will learn:
How seaplane preflight inspections differ from those in landplanes,
normal, glassy and rough-water takeoff techniques,
flight characteristics of seaplanes,
seaplane landing skills, in a wide variety of water conditions,
water handling and sailing techniques,
advanced operations, including density altitude, weight-and-balance, and performance considerations particular to seaplanes, along with examples of restricted terrain operations,
details on operating amphibious floatplanes, with explanations of both the benefits and drawbacks
English issue, 2nd edition, softcover, glossary, illustrated throughout, 204 pages.
