Seaplane Operations: Basic and Advanced Techniques for Floatplanes, Amphibians, and Flying Boats from Around the World (Asa Training Manuals) - Softcover

De Remer Ph.D, Dale; Baj, Cesare

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560275235 ISBN 13: 9781560275237

Publisher: Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc., 2003

Synopsis

This comprehensive text on basic and advanced techniques for float planes, amphibians, and flying boats covers natural elements, seamanship, water aerodromes and seaplane bases, ground and water operations. Also included are instructions on high speed (step) taxiing, takeoffs and landings, docking, ramping and buoying, operations with amphibians, and flying multiengine seaplanes. Included are museum-quality historical and contemporary photographs; watercolor and black-and-white illustrations; and explanatory maps, and tables.

About this title

About the Author

Dale De Remer, PhD is the author of Global Navigation for Pilots, Seaplane Operations, and Aircraft Systems for Pilots. He is a professor of aviation at the University of North Dakota’s Center for Aerospace Sciences. He also teaches advanced wilderness seaplane pilot courses. He lives in Florence, Oregon. Cesare Baj is a science writer and editorial consultant. He has been a member of the Aero Club Como Seaplane Base since 1970.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc.
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1560275235
• ISBN 13: 9781560275237
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 404