How every pilot can benefit from seaplane flying

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We talk with CFI Erin Coulter and DPE Charlie Surprenant about the benefits of learning to fly seaplanes even if you do not plan to do seaplane flying.
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[@N472SS]

Seaplanes definitely helped give me a much better understanding of wind and how to “read” it… they’ve also given me an appreciation for how inexpensive land aircraft insurance is in comparison 😅

[@davidpowell7614]

You are not wrong! The insurance is like some parts: unobtainium! I use liability only on my Teal.

[@N472SS]

@@davidpowell7614 Liability only is the way I’m gonna have to go too it sounds like. Wouldn’t hurt that it would keep me rom buying more aircraft that I actually need, haha

[@JustSayN2O]

210 HP !
Presumably the instructor also provides successful trainees with a High Performance endorsement as well.

[@JustSayN2O]

I've always been curious: how to conduct a proper run-up on water?