by Dale De Remer, Ph.D

Water Flying Concepts, Second Edition is a long-time industry standard written for the pilot who has read the "How to" books but would like to know more. Getting the best performance from a seaplane is discussed, including how to be sure a takeoff from a short lake over an obstacle is possible. Featured especially is planning and flying a trip into the deep wilderness, including wilderness preparedness, navigation, and operations.

A must for the library of the serious seaplane pilot or student. Included are seaplane takeoff performance and techniques, center of gravity effects on seaplanes, reducing water drag, external loads, stability on water, fuels and fueling, mooring, seaplane camping, and more. The book concludes with reflections from a seaplane examiner written by Dale DeRemer a 20,000-hour instructor /pilot and professor at the Aviation Center at the University of North Dakota.

Softcover 53/8. x 81/2. format, indexed, illustrated throughout, 288 pages.

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Monday, September 28, 2009 Great book for all who have or will fly float planes by James P from Saint Cloud MN USA  Review: This is a great book for an experienced or aspiring Float Plane pilot.