The award-winning 1954 Grumman G-111 Albatross — one of just 12 manufactured — will be featured in an upcoming documentary called “Flying Boats.”
Floatplane
Bearhawk triphibious airplane takes flight
Bearhawk Aircraft officials report the successful operations of a Bearhawk 4-Place aircraft on wheels, floats, and skis, which the company is calling a “triphibious” airplane.
An easier way to board your amphibious airplane
Made of 100% lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel, the collapsible steps can be stowed in the float locker.
New floats for experimentals introduced
The new float “combines a proven hull design with modern landing gear specifically tailored for the weight class of these aircraft.”
Have you ever seen a DC-3 on floats?
There’s one at Greenville Municipal
Airport in Maine.
e-Beaver makes first flight from Fraser River
Harbour Air intends to build the world’s first completely electric commercial seaplane fleet.
Wipaire increases Grand Caravan gross weight
Wipaire has received an FAA STC to increase the Cessna Grand Caravan’s gross weight 125 pounds to 9,187 pounds on Wipline 8750 floats. The STC is available for aircraft powered by the PT6A-140 engine.
Wipaire delivers 100th set of 8750 floats
Wipaire’s 100th set of Wipline 8750 floats will be used on a Cessna Caravan to be operated by Mission Aviation Fellowship in Papua, Indonesia.
Redbird, Wipaire, Tropic Aero team up to modernize floatplane training
Commercial floatplane operators will see a modern step in training options with Redbird customized simulator.