Love this video, the best out there. I really love the Seamax, but never had the opportunity to experience it. Have a trip planned from Stockholm/Sweden to visit the Miami Boat Show, any chance you plan to fly and want some company in the air?
Great video! Could you please explain the radio calls/frequency over Hollywood and Miami shore line? When I fly VFR there I never know who to talk to other than to be on 123.45 ...
Absolutely! The VFR sectional for that area has an advisory frequency of 123.025 posted for coastal operations. It's actually the CTAF for the Miami Seaplane Base X44. All the banner tows and most other sightseeing operators and beach traffic are on that frequency. After a couple times out you'll be familiar with the local landmarks. If FLL is in east operations, they'll let you transition along the shoreline north and south at 500' or below. Call their tower frequency 120.200 for initial contact and a squawk code for your transition through the Class C. They're very helpful. I hope this helps! See you out there! 🤘😁
It's a good question. The Seamax is quite resistant to going over when landing in the water with the gear down. A few have done just that without fipping. There are some videos out there of a landing with the gear down and a takeoff from a rough strip that ended up with the aircraft running off the end into a body of water at takeoff speed. In each case, no flipping. If it were to occur, like any vehicle submerged in water, one would have to allow water into the cabin to equalize pressure which would allow the canopy to be opened quite readily to allow escape. Of course this assumes a level head and no injuries. Cheers!
Hello! Thanks for stopping by and watching! 2 notches, or about 15° of flaps is standard for water takeoffs. Works great to get you up and going in about 600 feet. Cheers!
