Whether you are a beginner or a 6000 hour seaplane pilot, you will learn something from Gordy's book. Gordy Newstrom is one of Minnesota's long standing pilots and seaplane authorities. This book has received acclaim from all over the world including England, Germany, Finland, and Sweden, as well as Alaska and Canada. Soft cover, 53 pages.
A Must Have For New Seaplane Pilots. Contents: Forward Chapter I: Preflight, Taxiing Chapter II: Basic Take-off and Landings Chapter III: Glassy Water Chapter IV: Docking, Beaching, Ramping; Buoys; Securing Seaplane Chapter V: Step Turns and Take-Offs from Step Turns; Aborted Take-Offs Chapter VI: Landings and Emergencies, Coast Guard Windspeeds, Water Survival, FAR 91.69 Right of Way Rules Chapter VII: Sailing Chapter VIII: Lesson Plans and the Training Course |