Splash n go along north shoreline double back to Beaver cove
Enjoying a nice winter day and doing some basic water practice. I'm flying a basic 2001 Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey, that provides amphibian flying on a budget, consuming a miserly 3-4 gallons per hour. See their new LSA SeaRey at www.searey.com.
The SeaRey is also distinct among aircraft for its extensive user support network. The public can access Splash & Dash Seaplane Delights, and the SeaRey Technical Site (STS)is strictly limited to owners. You can see STS operations film clips however on YouTube tagged as from "seareytech."
On a safety note: this type of flying poses many challenges. For example, the gear mismanagement rate, eg landing with the gear retracted on land; or worse, with the gear extended in the water, is 500% the landplane rate. Add to that the fact that the amphib pilot creates his/her landing & takeoff environment each time, the multiple threats stemming from the water and shoreline, and other factors, and you have a real safety challenge. But, like all things proper training, experience and rigid discipline saves the day, lays the groundwork for the most fun an aviator can have!
The SeaRey is also distinct among aircraft for its extensive user support network. The public can access Splash & Dash Seaplane Delights, and the SeaRey Technical Site (STS)is strictly limited to owners. You can see STS operations film clips however on YouTube tagged as from "seareytech."
On a safety note: this type of flying poses many challenges. For example, the gear mismanagement rate, eg landing with the gear retracted on land; or worse, with the gear extended in the water, is 500% the landplane rate. Add to that the fact that the amphib pilot creates his/her landing & takeoff environment each time, the multiple threats stemming from the water and shoreline, and other factors, and you have a real safety challenge. But, like all things proper training, experience and rigid discipline saves the day, lays the groundwork for the most fun an aviator can have!
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