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!
SeaMax owner here. Great to see such responsible flying and useful info.
Hi from the UK. What cool plane and video. Beautiful location too. I learned loads. I have to try a sea plane. Thanks for sharing.
Hello! It's my pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and watch!
Cheers!
Awesome video, finally some Seamax details on operations ! Thanks for doing this
Hey Alex! I'm glad you liked it! We are working on some more instructional videos other than the fun flying vids we do. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Muy interesantes las aclaraciones que hace. Muy útil. Muchas gracias.
This is very cool,of riding in this sea max.
Thanks!! Im looking forward to my water landing training on my seamax.. Keep up making videos ;) Great video
Thanks for watching! Definitely more to come! Cheers! 🤘
great video!
Thanks for the visit! We'll have more stuff up soon! Cheers!
Outstanding job, from SeaRey pilot. Sense from polished radio you are fellow airline pro.
Ha! You know it! Thanks for stopping by and watching! Safe travels!
Cheers!
Love this !!!!❤❤❤
Thanks for taking some time to watch! We'll have more soon! Cheers!
Mark Stanley! Great to see you and hope all’s been well.
Hey brother! Great to hear from you here! Things are fantastic! How goes it with you?
We need to reconnect!
I wish I could be there to have a ride and experience it. Augustine H John-Bull Freetown Sierra Leone.
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A little spooky how low this thing sits in the water
It certainly isn't a Caravan on floats but just like any other aircraft, if you abide by your limitations, you'll have a safe and fun time!
Cheers!
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?
Hit me up when you have firm plans and we'll see what we can do.
What's your flying experience level and do you have any float flying time?
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! 🤘😁
If you turtle in the water with that canopy how do you get out?
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!
what if you use flaps during water take-off? This is not ok to have such pitch,
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!
You have mustache like 3 musketeers.
Very nice video, except for the super annoying background music.
We appreciate your input. Thanks for stopping by and watching!
Cheers!
All too common on TH-cam. Content editors don't seem to appreciate that aviation audiences might want to hear the aircraft.