Product Description: Written for pilots who want to fly airplanes that can take off and land from water, this resource provides tips for experienced seaplane pilots as well as requirements for getting certified as a seaplane pilot. All the tasks a pilot must demonstrate during the checkride to receive a seaplane certificate are covered in detail, including preflight preparations, taxiing, sailing, seaplane base and airport operations, takeoffs and landings, and emergency operations...read more

Product Description: 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...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Going beyond the basic how-to guide, this handy reference provides pilots with all the knowledge needed to get the best performance from a seaplane. Discussions include take-off performance and techniques, external loads, and reducing water drag...read more

Product Description: Dig in and discover how airplanes really work. This comprehensive book covers all system types and is ideal if you're in the aviation mechanic or pilot programs - or you simply want to become well versed in aircraft systems as they relate to aviation systems training.

Product Description: With every aspect of pilot navigation—from a discussion of International Civil Aviation Organization history planning, flight operations, and navigation equipment—this book is written with the precision required retaining the readability needed for a general audience...read more