From the book
This operational handbook introduces the basic skills necessary for piloting seaplanes, skiplanes, and helicopters equipped with floats or skis. It is developed by the Flight Standards Service, Airman Testing Standards Branch, in cooperation with various aviation educators and industry…
Chapters 1-3
Contains Rules, Regulations, & Aids for Navigation; Principles of Seaplanes, and Water Characteristics and Seaplane Base Operations
Chapters 4-6
Contains Seaplane Operations – Preflight and Takeoffs; Performance; and Seaplane Operations – Landings
Chapters 7-9
Contains Skiplane Operations; Emergency Open Sea Operations; and Float & Ski Equipped Helicopters
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Flight Standards Service
