Sporty’s has launched its new Seaplane Rating Course.
Filmed across Florida, Maine, and Alaska, the new course uses 4K video and animations to show seaplane flying as it really happens — on moving water, in changing conditions, and in some of the most beautiful flying environments in the world, according to Sporty’s officials.
Pilots will learn:
- How to transition from landplanes to seaplanes
- The key differences between floatplanes, amphibious aircraft, and flying boats
- Techniques for taxiing, taking off, and landing on water
- How to evaluate wind, water conditions, and landing areas
- Best practices for docking, beaching, mooring, and securing a seaplane
Coverage of advanced seaplane operations includes:
- Glassy water and rough water techniques
- Confined area operations
- River flying
- Flap management
- Hull speed considerations
Patty Wagstaff, one of aviation’s most respected pilots and educators, leads the instruction. Drawing on decades of flying experience, across a wide range of aircraft and environments, she emphasizes techniques that are practical, repeatable, and grounded in sound aeronautical decision-making, Sporty’s officials said.
The course also includes:
- Quizzes
- A completion certificate
- Downloadable reference materials, including the Seaplane Flying Handbook and FAA safety resources
- WINGS credit
Price: $99.
For more information: Sportys.com
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