Crazy Seaplane t/o

[Hengelo]

No idea what thread this belongs in

TikTok - Make Your Day

 

[Nick D]

That's a thing you do when there isn't enough room for a straight take-off run on water, although you aren't supposed to dip a wing tip, like we see here momentarily.

 

[Hengelo]

High speed turn from downwind to upwind? What kind of special hearing protection is needed to keep the sound of the giant brass b*alls from deafening the pax?

 

[frfly172]

Not as scary as as it looks,takes a little practice to feel comfortable when making the take off

 

[Lindberg]

Is there a copy of the video accessible without installing spyware?

 

[EdFred]

Is there a copy of the video accessible without installing spyware?

If on mobile, set browser mode to Desktop Site, then it doesn't trigger the install the app.

 

[flyingron]

That's a thing you do when there isn't enough room for a straight take-off run on water, although you aren't supposed to dip a wing tip, like we see here momentarily.

Helps tighten the turn

 

[Stewartb]

step turns on one float are taught. I got my first lesson during my SES checkride. It allows a step turn at higher Gs than a two float step turn can maintain. Fly on twisty rivers and it’s standard practice.