Seaplane Training Resources
The following documents and links are helpful seaplane training resources for seaplane students and experienced seaplane flight instructors. We are always looking for additional seaplane training resources. If you have any suggested seaplane training resources that you think we should add, please let us know. You may email us at [email protected].
| Type | Title | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guide to Seaplane Flying | Seaplane Instruction | This book provides all the information needed for a new seaplane pilot. This book is used for Shark Aviation seaplane training. View content of Guide to Seaplane Flying. | |
| FAA-8083-23 Seaplane Operations Handbook | Seaplane Operations | This booklet from the FAA provides information on seaplane, skiplane, and float/ski equipped helicopters. | |
| FAA-AC-91-69A Seaplane Safety for Part 91 Operators | Seaplane Safety | This Advisory Circular (AC) contains recommendations and revised information for the safe operation of seaplanes. | |
| FAA-AIM Seaplane Safety | Seaplane Safety | This section of the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) provides guidance on seaplane safety. | |
| FAA-AC-61-21A-FAA Flight Training Handbook – Seaplane-Operations Chapter 15 | Seaplane Operations | This is the seaplane chapter from the AC 61-21A Flight Training Handbook. | |
| FAA Seaplane Operations Booklet | Seaplane Operations | This FAA booklet outlines key seaplane flying topics to promote safe seaplane operations. | |
| Seaplane Pilots Association | Association | The Seaplane Pilots Association is a national organization advocating for seaplane pilots. | |
| TP 5584E Flying With Floats | Seaplane Operations | This brochure from Transport Canada provides tips for safely flying float planes. | |
| TP 12365 and TC-100398 Seaplane and Float Plane Passenger Guide | Seaplane Operations | This is a passenger guide for seaplanes provided by Transport Canada. | |
| TP 12668E Instructor Guide Seaplane Flight Training | Seaplane Instruction | This is an instructing guide for seaplane flight instruction provided by Transport Canada. | |
| 36-CFR-328 Seaplane Operations at Civil Works Water Resource Projects | Seaplane Operations | This regulation provides guidelines for seaplane operations of water resource and development projects. | |
| Invasive Species Prevention Training Video | Environmental | The video explains the problem of invasive species and what a seaplane pilot can do to prevent the spread of invasive species | |
| US Coast Guard Navigation Rules – Rule 18 | Navigation | This Coast Guard Rule outlines seaplane responsibilities when on the water. | |
| US Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Summary | Navigation | This Coast Guard document provides an overview of key navigation aids. | |
| US Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Training | Navigation | This Coast Guard document provides in-depth training for navigation aids. | |
| FAA ACS Private Single Engine Sea | Seaplane Testing | This FAA ACS includes private standards for single engine land and single engine sea. | |
| FAA ACS Commercial Single Engine Sea | Seaplane Testing | This FAA ACS includes commercial standards for single engine land and single engine sea. |
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