Momentum Aeronautics secures ANAC certification for its Heatwave amphibious scooping floats, opening South American markets for aerial firefighting.
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New Seaplane Float Proposed for Hollywood Beach
The Hollywood Beach Seaplane Association has applied for a permit to install a new float.
FAA grants STC approval for Heatwave Floats
“Heatwave Floats have been engineered from the ground up to enhance safety, improve water handling, and to meet the intense demands of Rapid Initial Attack firefighting,” said Dan Garrett, President and Founder of Momentum Aeronautics.
I flew with Rusty
After 20 years of giving Young Eagles flights, Minnesota pilot Rusty Eichorn designed a T-shirt to give to his young passengers.
Wipaire gets FAA nod for change to Caravans with floats
“We did this flight manual supplement to align the Outside Ambient Temperature (OAT) flight and ground limit for a floated Caravan with that of a wheeled Caravan,” explains Brad Kutz, vice president of engineering for Wipaire. “Prior to this, the ground OAT was limited to 42C (107.6F). Now, it has been raised to 47C (116.6F).”
Wipaire floats achieve milestone
In October 2022, Wipaire delivered its 150th set of Wipline 13000 floats to Trans Maldivian Airways, the world’s largest seaplane operator.
Picture of the Day: A Beaver out of the water
Hayman Tam submitted this photo and note: “While driving home I decided to swing by the Seaplane Adventures seaplane base in Mill Valley, California, to see if any photo-worthy activity was taking place. No flying, but the sight of one of the Beavers out of the water made for a very cool photo op!”
Video: Candy Clipper
The short video features the Grumman Duck “Candy Clipper” from Fantasy of Flight in Florida, with owner Kermit Weeks sharing some fascinating facts about the bird.
Pictures of the Day: Heading off for adventure
C Duffel submitted these photos and note: “This Lake Renegade 250 (a.k.a the Megaforce Adventure Mobile) has just left Jefferson County International Airport (0S9) in Port Townsend, Washington, and is heading off for adventure.”