The new startup BLADE is taking the New Yorker’s high society to the beach with seaplanes and helicopters. Details in the video.
New seaplanes in Europe
For many years it takes for a new seaplane model gets the type of license and may be sold. We looked at the garage and the factories of what to expect this year in Europe. We always have the greatest…
Seaplane best of 2015
Year-end retrospective. I think, these facts will speed up the seaplanes to spread to the world. Maybe a new seaplane golden age will be soon?
Seaplane reaction strike after a nuclear war
In the ’50s both the American and Soviet political leadership ordered seaplanes, able to carry out nuclear bombings. In the case of destroyed airfields, these monster seaplanes still could have been able to react with nuclear bombs to the aggressor.
Catalina flying boat then and now
Week walked around the Internet a photo series from the beginning of the fifties. A former fighter Catalina has become a luxury yacht in the sky. This triggered my memories of old timer seaplane, I went twice to its board.
Family-owned seaplane airlines with Cessna in Australia
One of the airlines makes its living by laughter while the other is more serious. Anyway, they are all-around companies. From sightseeing and marriage till seaplane pilot training, they provide a wide variety of flights to make ends meet.
Rutan SkiGull: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful by Burt Rutan
Burt Rutan’s wife, Tonya was published Burt writing of the SkiGull maiden flight and new photos are attached on her Facebook. We publish in a major part of Burt writing and the new photos. Secretly we hope that likes this…
Rutan SkiGull maiden flight
Update. After two weeks the water taxi test Burt Rutan’s SkiGull was its maiden flight from Coeur d’Alene airport today. In new hangar at this airport Rutan’s team is developing the aircraft that will operate at water, snow and unimproved…
First seaplane in the world to sink a submarine
Recently, we have explored the Hungarian built Lohner L-127 flying boat at the historical museum of the Italian Air Force in Bracciano. A previous model of the aircraft was the first seaplane in the world to sink a submarine.
Adventure flight and barefoot waterski with seaplane
In Australia the travelers looking for adventure a Polish military plane converted seaplane. Florida in turn the seaplane tows the water skiers.