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  Seaplane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There are amphibious flying boats and amphibious floatplanes, as well as some hybrid designs, e.g., floatplanes with retractable floats.
Modern production seaplanes are largely amphibious and of a floatplane design, although the Seawind 300C, an amphibious flying boat, has begun the FAA certification process.
Rescue organizations, such as coast guards, are among the largest modern operators of seaplanes due to their efficiency and their ability to both spot and rescue survivors.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Floatplane   (941 words)

  
 Tamiya America Item #61017 | Nishikisuisen Rufe Kit - CO117
Since the floatplanes might have to fight with enemy fighters in the air, they were required to be pure fighters comparing favourably with enemy fighters in performance.
The Navy firmly believed that sufficiently armed floatplanes would be able to fight on equal terms with fighters considering that Type 95 Scout Seaplanes shot down Chinese fighters as successfully as did land based fighters at the early stage of the sino-Japanese incident.
The Type 2 Floatplane Fighter was a well-timed superior plane to be used for the purposed of defending isolated islands in the Pacific Ocean and air bases under construction until the completion of the 15-Shi Floatplane Fighter which was then being manufactured by Kawanishi.
www.tamiyausa.com /product/item.php?product-id=61017   (1267 words)

  
 Welcome to FLOATPLANE HIKING   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The exhilaration of the floatplane take-off (or landing) is second to none.
It's hard to describe the feeling of being left behind in the middle of nowhere, watching the floatplane rise from the water, skim the treetops and drift out of sight - knowing that there is no way out except with your backcountry skills and your own two feet.
Floatplanes are definitely cheaper that helicopters and sure...choppers can land on the top of a mountain, but where's the challenge in that.
www.floatplane-hiking.com /index.htm   (600 words)

  
 Prosecutor: DOE 'gutted' county floatplane regulations 03-19-01
Extending prohibition of floatplane access from county road ends and county parks and public freshwater shorelines to requiring a variance to access or moor floatplanes within 100 yards of those areas.
Evans believes the county is in a strong position to argue its case since it could revert to previous, less strict floatplane regulations.
Commercial and private floatplane pilots argued the county Planning Commission's recommendation -- which would limit floatplane access to commercial or public moorage marina facilities or private marinas -- was unreasonable.
www.sanjuanislander.com /county/gma/floatplane-doe.html   (582 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Local News: Two killed in midair collision of Cessna, floatplane
The pilot and four passengers in the floatplane survived the midair collision.
The Renton airport is on Lake Washington and accommodates floatplanes.
At that point, floatplane passenger Lee McEachron told KING, "the pilot made the decision it was not safe to land on the water, so we opted to put it on the grass.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2002421773_planecrash05m.html   (768 words)

  
 Flying a Floatplane from Florida to Oshkosh
Ron landed the floatplane on the river alongside the airport, but the water was too shallow to approach the shoreline.
The floatplane would take off from the Rock River, while the landplanes were departing Quad City airport.
Once in the air, we discovered that the floatplane was still on the water and was having difficulty with his radio.
www.aerocompinc.com /airplanes/CA6/oshkosh.htm   (1229 words)

  
 Float Planes
Beside, the Type 2 Floatplane Fighter was to be only an interim model before a specifically developed aircraft became available with much more power to compensate for the loss in performance induced by the floats.
Floatplanes were used in minor operations during 1942.
On the night of March 23, the Tulagi and Lunga areas were attacked by three floatplanes followed by a pair, which attacked Tulagi Harbor on the evening of the twenty-fifth.
www.j-aircraft.com /faq/floatplanes.htm   (5942 words)

  
 The Apprenticeship of Dudley-Do-Right: The Floatplane Pilot
Building time in a floatplane, however, would help you eventually get a better floatplane job quicker, because your logbook would look better than a similar candidate with no floatplane time, but we are getting ahead of ourselves.
What the training schools that specialize in airlines do is add in the fries and mega-coke, and you end up in debt for the rest of your life, unless of course a major airline does actually hire you.
Either you get a floatplane job and fill in the winter flying skis until summer comes again, or you get the ski plane job because the boss promised you the floatplane version after breakup.
www.ebushpilot.com /dudley.htm   (2038 words)

  
 Kingfisher Aviation Floatplane Charters on Kodiak Island Alaska
Safety and reliability are important when considering an aircraft needed to handle the tough Kodiak environment, and that is why we chose to operate a 2000 Found Bush Hawk and 2004 Found Bush Hawk XP.
Customers charter our floatplanes for a variety of purposes, including camping trips, transportation to remote recreational cabins and lodges, sport fishing, hunting, marine support, land survey or government studies.
Kingfisher can provide your floatplane transportation to one of the many recreational cabins located on within the Kodiak Island Archipeligo.
www.kingfisheraviation.com /charters.html   (392 words)

  
 Fairey Swordfish Floatplane Military Scale Model In Aircraft .   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
I Floatplane flew as the eyes of the British fleet.
Differing from its landing gear equipped counterpart, the Floatplane version was equipped with two large pontoon floats.
In addition to its role in scouting operations for the Royal Navy, the Floatplane Swordfish packed a powerful punch of its own.
www.militarymodeler.com /portal/category_235/content_1004/contentview.html   (393 words)

  
 Southland Air Services
Your friendly floatplane pilot, Philip Kean, provides a unique experience for travellers wanting to explore the hidden treasures of Southland.
Southland Floatplane Services is based in Bluff, with day or overnight trips for groups of up to four people.
Floatplane Services also cater for hunting, fishing, diving and tramping parties and are happy to charter individually tailored trips.
southlandairservices.co.nz   (258 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Floatplane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Fairey Swordfish Floatplane 1-48 by Tamiya by Tamiya
Aichi M6A1 Seiran Floatplane with Dolly 1-48 by Tamiya by Tamiya
The Floatplane Notesbooks by Clyde Edgerton (Hardcover - Sep 1988)
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&search-alias=aps&keywords=Floatplane&page=1   (387 words)

  
 Floatplane Training / Seaplane Training - Float Plane Charters - Victoria, BC, Canada - Ocean Air Floatplanes
Our exceptionally well rounded floatplane training programs, highly experienced charter pilot instructors and beautiful, rugged Islands setting just outside Victoria and close to Vancouver, creates a challenging training environment for learning to become an experienced and safe bush / urban floatplane pilot.
If you require fast, safe and reliable floatplane service to or from the Gulf Islands, the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, Whistler, remote West Coast fishing lodges, or wherever you may be on the Coast, Ocean Air's Professional Charter and Tour Services are just what you're looking for!
We also provide all manner of specialty and custom floatplane vacation ideas from airborne sightseeing tours, floatplane fly-in fishing adventures or relaxing Villages, Lodges and Resorts on the Pacific Coast Islands here in British Columbia, Canada.
www.oceanair.ca   (280 words)

  
 Seaplane Ratings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
With this being said Graham Air knows that it is one of the few remaining floatplane companies left in Canada with a vast experience in the art of flying floats.
For potential floatplane pilots who take their training seriously and want the real deal when they decide to get their seaplane rating, Graham air has put a package together that is sure to meet their expectations.
We feel this is a more appropriate length of time to learn and start to master the wide range of new techniques and procedures that are required to be a proficient floatplane pilot.
www.floatplanes.com /seaplane_ratings.htm   (340 words)

  
 Dutch Submarines: K XV as floatplane carrier
These photos are taken in the Dutch East Indies, probably late 1930's, and show a Fokker C-VII-W floatplane being loaded on board the Dutch Submarine K XV.
After the sub has blown ballast the floatplane is lifted by the rising submarine.
I agree with you as it was impossible for the sub to float in such a shallow water.
www.dutchsubmarines.com /pictures/pictures_kxv_floatplane_carrier_1930s.htm   (682 words)

  
 floatplane - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "floatplane" at HighBeam.
The call of the sky: Bush pilot Michelle Masden followed her dream and opened a floatplane business based out of Ketchikan.
FLOATPLANE PLANS CHALLENGED ELLIOTT BAY CONFLICTS, NOISE WORRY COUNCIL.(News)
www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-floatpla.asp   (168 words)

  
 Taupo Scenic Flights with Taupo's Floatplane
A range of Floatplane tours over New Zealand's World Heritage Tongariro National Park, Volcanic Plateau, Lake Taupo and White Island.
A floatplane flight is a magical way to experience and gain a true perspective of the stunning Lake Taupo Region.
The sensation of taking off from and landing on the water is one you will never forget.
www.tauposfloatplane.co.nz   (135 words)

  
 KTaviation - Seaplane Charters and Instruction in Northern Maine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Learning to fly a floatplane is a rewarding experience and greatly enhances the value of your certificate.
All instruction is provided by pilots skilled in the art of floatplane flying.
KT Aviation's goal is to develop safe, competent seaplane pilots with exceptional skills and judgement.
www.ktaviation.com   (162 words)

  
 HughesAir Seaplane stories Floatplane Stories Alaska Adventures
In summer the town is alive with fishermen, tourists and campers, live theater and classics are credible.
There are several floatplane operators on Beluga lake, a helicopter service and two commuter carriers on the airport.
Hughes Floatplane Service discontinued service in the spring of 2003, referring its business to Gary Porter, Ken Day, Russ Smith, Bill DeCreeft, Jose DeCreeft and Jon Berryman Retirement comes hard but a new challenge of writing has emerged and I have a lot to say.
sky.prohosting.com /hughesai   (2205 words)

  
 Floatplane and Caribou Hunting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The trustful Otter floatplane carries 6 hunters and their hunting gear for up to 200 miles inland at 110 miles per hour, rain or shine.
Next to the caribou, they are the most wanted in the great arctic, weaCOLOR="#00003C"ther you want to fly in to camp or leave camp after the hunt is over.
The Otter floatplane is loaded with happy hunters, meat boxes and many antlers
www.bowhunts.com /floatplane.html   (127 words)

  
 Bear Country Tour via Floatplane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Enjoy an exciting tour where your experienced floatplane pilot/guide chooses the best possible bear viewing option from among several locations on Admiralty Island near Juneau or the wilds of Chichagof Island.
You=ll land in a beautiful secluded wilderness locale, populated with Hemlock and Sitka Spruce, blueberry and huckleberry.
Guests must be able to enter and exit the planes and walk/hike over uneven and slippery surfaces on occasion.
www.pearsonspond.com /tours/aff3_bear_country_tour_floatplane.htm   (189 words)

  
 Floatplane Training! FloatSafety Seaplane Training, Floatplane Training on Canada's Beautiful West Coast
Our goal is to instill our students with the ability to make safe and sound decisions in addition to solid floatplane flying skills.
You may be interested in more advanced training for a professional floatplane career or to meet insurance requirements for your own private aircraft.
It is widely accepted that these aircraft are the best floatplanes ever built and are a source of great pride for Canadians.
www.floatsafety.com   (495 words)

  
 Taupo's Floatplane
This is the perfect way of putting this stunning area into perspective, and something that cannot be achieved from the ground.
You will be flying in a high-winged Cessna 206 floatplane, giving you an unobstructed and spectacular view of the scenery below.
Land on the river, leave the Floatplane tied to a floating jetty, and experience a two hour visit to the 'Hidden Valley.' Return via 'Craters of the Moon,' Geothermal Borefields, Geothermal Station, and Huka Falls.
www.taupo.com /xfloatplane.html   (493 words)

  
 StrangeBirds Instructional Books Floatplane and Seaplane Manuals... Aviation Library
Success on the Step is the story of Kenmore Air, a floatplane operation located in the Pacific Northwest.
It aims to assist the novice seaplane pilot in all phases of floatplane training, with special emphasis on those aspects of seaplane operations which are different from operating on land.
A comprehensive text on basic and advanced techniques for floatplanes, amphibians and flying boats from around the world, featuring museum-quality photographs and illustrations throughout.
www.strangebirds.com /SB-Books-Floats-Seaplanes.html   (780 words)

  
 Sunstream Corp - Floatplane Lift
Sunstream offers a wide selection of accessories for your floatplane lift including boat bunks, guide-on's, lighting packages with lift and dock lights, and a fiberglass platform grate which provides a walking surface in the center of the platform.
Our fixed platform floatplane lifts feature the same high quality construction and innovation as the Spin Lift, but without the turntable.
The fixed platform slopes down when lowered, creating a natural 'ramp' upon which docking is a breeze.
www.sunstreamcorp.com /ssc/floatplane.html   (221 words)

  
 floatplane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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Flightseeing and scheduled flights by floatplane from Juneau to Pelican, Elfin Cove, Hobart Bay, Angoon, Tenakee Hot Springs and anywhere on Admiralty Island.
Recently I discovered folding bicycles at a floatplane dock in Oregon.
www.i-ultralight-airplane-for-sale.com /notepad/floatplane   (587 words)

  
 Seaplane Pilots Association - Library
The practical floatplane; The floatplane that launched a jetliner; Wooden floats; EDO's all-aluminum float; The floatplane that saved a nation; The ultimate floatplane; World War II and beyond
Determine the wind direction; Choose your takeoff lane; The pretakeoff checklist; The takeoff; Porpoising; The use of flaps during takeoff; Rotation and liftoff; Downwind takeoffs; Noise abatement; Takeoff emergencies
Floatplanes climb slower; Floatplanes cruise slower; The directional instability problem
www.seaplanes.org /library/books/flying_a_floatplane.htm   (386 words)

  
 Volcanic Air Safaris
Volcanic Air Safaris is based at the Rotorua City lakefront on the shores of Lake Rotorua, and offers an extensive range of scenic flights by Helicopter or Floatplane.
We provide the opportunity to view from the skies the spectacular natural features of Rotorua, Mount Maunganui, and the Central North Island region.
The main theme of our published tours is ‘volcanic’, focusing on the many crater lakes and geothermal attractions of the area, with specific emphasis on the dormant volcano of Mt Tarawera, the geothermal activity of Hells Gate and New Zealand’s most active (offshore) volcano White Island.
www.volcanicair.co.nz   (97 words)

  
 Juneau Alaska Tours - Alaska Fly 'N' Fish Charters - Juneau, Alaska air taxi, flightseeing tours by floatplane.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Alaska Fly'n'Fish Charters is an equal opportunity provider whose services require participants to be capable of accessing the floatplane unaided and traveling over uneven ground without assistance.
This includes climbing in and out of the floatplane; stepping down approximately 18” from the float into shallow water and wading a few steps to shore; walking a minimum of ½ mile over uneven ground; and spending several hours outdoors in a remote site without amenities such as shelters, benches, or bathrooms.
Last update Sunday, November 20, 2006 at 2:35 AM This text is for search engine robots: Alaska floatplane tour and excursion possibilities for travelers.
www.alaskabyair.com   (595 words)

  
 Samuel Cody in the Aviation History Encyclopedia
Cody continued to work on aircraft using his own funds.
On August 7th, 1913 he was out for a joyride in his latest design, a floatplane, when it broke up at 500ft and he and his passenger were both killed.
He was buried with full military honours in the Aldershot Military Cemetery; the funeral procession drew an estimated crowd of 100,000.
www.usairnet.com /encyclopedia/Samuel_Cody.html   (1037 words)

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