Top 10 Amphibious Aircraft and Private Seaplanes You Can Still Fly Today
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
- The increasing availability of airstrips, safety concerns and requirements for better fuel economy have resulted in the gradual decline of seaplanes and so-called flying boats. Private aviation, however, is not ready to give up on the concept, so quite a few of old-timers are produced till this day plus brand-new models are being developed with the use of modern composites and innovative powertrains. Today we will look into the topic of amphibious aircraft that feel equally comfortable fairing through the skies, landing on water and taking off from short runways.
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List of all aircraft models that made it to this release of this #ATAircraft series:
Icon A5: iconaircraft.com
The Icon A5 first surfaced in 2008 as an idea to bring a sports car priced aircraft to the wide. Despite a drastic price increase, questionable company policies and many controversies associated with accidents, the startup still managed to establish manufacturing.
Nordic Omsider: omsider.com
Though manufactured in Czech Republic, the Omsider has a truly Nordic spirit as it has been developed in Norway specifically for the Nordic landscape. The seaplane features a composite body made of carbon and processed cork, that allows to keeps it empty weight down to just 700 lbs.
SeaRey Elite & Adventure: searey.com/elite/ searey.com/adventure
Manufactured by the Florida-based Progressive Aerodyne, SeaRey is a single engine, two-passenger aircraft with a boat-like monocoque construction. This seaplane is produced in 3 modifications: the FFA-certified Elite and Adventure, plus a kit for amateur assembly.
Super Petrel USA: superpetrelusa.com
Super Petrel USA has a biplane construction with long narrow wings and comes powered by a Rotax 912iS Sport engine good for a max cruise speed of around 100 knots.
Seamax M-22: seamaxaircraft.com
Designed by a prominent aeronautical draftsman Miguel Rosário, the latest Seamax M-22 is one of the trend-setters of its class as well as one of the safest planes in the category.
Equator P2 Xcursion: equatoraircraft.com/press.html
Currently in the prototype stage of development, the P2 Xcursion from the Norwegian startup Equator Aircraft has been flying the skies since 2018. It is an all-composite model with a floatwing design and a fuselage merged with a boat hull.
Lisa Akoya: lisa-airplanes.com/en/light-amphibious-aircraft-akoya/
The Akoya aircraft by the French company Lisa has been under development since 2006, getting unique aeronautical hydrofoils dubbed “seafoils” and a patented “Multi Access” technology with skis as a part of its landing gear package.
Viking DHC-2T Turbo Beaver: vikingair.com/viking-aircraft/dhc-2t-turbo-beaver
The original DHC-2 Beaver has been manufactured by the de Havilland Canada between 1947 and 1967, with a total of 1657 units being produced. In 1987, a fellow Canadian company, Viking Air, became an exclusive spare parts manufacturer and servicer for the aircraft, and later started remanufacturing the existing Beavers with Pratt and Whitney turboprop engines.
Cubcrafters Carbon Cub EX3 and FX-3: cubcrafters.com
Saying good bye to the Piper PA-18 Super Cub was never an option, and the mantle of manufacturing was taken by Yakima, Washington based CubCrafters. The company offers the new Cub in the reimagined carbon versions EX3 and FX3.
Kodiak 100: kodiak.aero/kodiak
Unlike the rest of the entries in this lineup, the Quest Kodiak 100 is a legitimate amphibious people’s hauler capable of seating ten. 
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!!! IMPORTANT UPDATE !!! Super Petrel was originally designed in France and later popularized by the Brazilian EDRA when they began production in 2002. Today this design is manufactured through Scoda Aeronáutica of Ipeúna, São Paulo, Brazil. The Super Petrel USA is a Florida-based company that distributes and maintains Super Petrels in the USA. Apologies for the confusion.
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So what is the range of this thing ?
And Icon A5? Vapour...
@@artyjaycayairlines use your brain and look it up yourself. This is just a general information video. If you're actually interested in buying an aircraft. CONTACT A SALESMAN!
As a Canadian, I'm always blown away by the performance of the DHC Beaver.
As an Australian, price is not clear because it could mean two countries
Only gripe is cruise speed
I just said something i add too that is much better couse when u drag any thing is better from the heaviest SIDE couse it is a drag in the other way u burries the load.i know why it is not in frontal side but yes there is perfect for this kind of plane.mr. is just an opinión ok u know better 👏👏
As an American, we dig it too.
Wow, keep it up, good video, yours is the only channel I found which extensively covers different kinds of aircrafts.
Wow, thanks! There is even a whole playlist that covers all of the aircraft episodes I made: ruclips.net/p/PL_FzXOZV6f6EYE926GkDE6HWi24UXBPnX
By the way, which of these is your favorite?
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Thank god someone who can explain different kinds of amphibious planes
Which of these did you like the most?
Some really cool craft there! Love it!
I like the super petrel for its STOL on land and water. The SeaMax is a nice one and love the fact they putting in a business in FL at the college. Love the range of the Lisa Akoya as well as it's odd shape.
All are nice choices indeed!
THANKS for this video.super. ** Lisa **.. and sea Max.
Those are really nice choices ;)
Great presentation, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Akoya should be rename skylifter...cool Great plane!
Sounds good. Is it your favorite model of them all?
Finally lisa is coming up with something new
Thanks for.this videk it.helps me find.a.plane.to fly around
Which of these have you set your eyes on?
You've been talking about it for some time. How about past/present video of the Pan Am Flying Boat
Good assembly, it's a shame you can't fly with the Equator P2 Xcursion and the Lisaaircraft Akoya seaplanes these days. The Equator P2 Xcursion has not yet taken off the water, and little is known about Akoya since it was owned by a Chinese.
It's not owned by Chinese anymore
Thankyou keep them coming, I think they should all have a back up electric motor , 1 motor is far to scary . I’d like to see one with good gliding capabilities, thanks for the entertainment 👍🏼
Appreciate it. If you were to get one for yourself, which model would it be?
Automotive Territory: Trending News & Car Reviews I think the Lisa Akoya would be my pick but many of them are great.
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the equator p2 looks amazing, an almost glider like amphibious electric plane, thats my dream, just give it tandem seating, more glider like wings and some sort of feathering or folding prop and itd be my ideal aircraft
nevermind the akoya looks even better!
ive been thinking for a while that seaplanes should have foils
Lol
Anyone else see the Kodiak 100 and think, man, that would make a killer drug plane?
Seaking is probably the lowest cost easy build for home build kit planes. Ideally two passenger and cargo.
I miss the Gweduck twin amphibious in these lists, granted it is a kit-plane..
More seaplanes should use hydrofoils. It's such a low drag penalty in the air and such a massive increase in water performance. You're basically giving up free performance if you don't
Wouldn't it act like an anchor and nosedive you into the surface when landing?
@@OrdinaryLatvian It's a lift-generating device, so the faster you're going, the harder it pushes up. You would still get higher drag than the air, like you're describing, so it's important to land slightly tail-first.
I’d have one in old ww2 US navy sea plane blue with a yellow star on the tail
😲 WOW
Which of these did you like the most?
The Seamax and the Superpetrel are two amphibians from Brazilian manufacturers and are among the most desired in their class.
Cocpit, engine, wing as one unit is best configeratiin.. less stresses
Which of these did you like the most?
A5. Easy choice.
Thanks for sharing
At 2:11 you say “questionable company policies” regarding the Icon. could you possibly expand on this or point me to more info, thx
Hi there. Here are the excerpts from Wikipedia.
In April 2016, the ICON A5 purchaser's agreement was made public and was noted by the aviation media as containing many controversial elements not usually found in aircraft purchase agreements. These included contractually required pilot training, maintenance, agreements not to sue, the requirement for factory airframe overhauls every 2,000 hours or ten years (whichever comes first), and a limit on the aircraft's life of 6,000 hours, or thirty years. Furthermore, each aircraft would be equipped with a camera and recorder to monitor pilot behavior, that is owned by the manufacturer but must be maintained by the owner. Owners would have to agree to be "supportive" of the company. Future owners were required to sign the same agreement or face penalties
In May 2016, the company admitted that the released contract had been a mistake. Hawkins stated, "It should not have gone out in the form it went out without an explanation. [Customers] had a right to be taken aback." The company issued a revised contract that removed many, but not all controversial elements. Removed were the audio and video cockpit recorder, the "responsible flyer" clause, limiting the owner's cost of the mandatory airframe overhaul to $15,000, and removing the 30-year life limit. Retained were the agreement not to sue, the requirement for company-approved training, and the requirement that the agreement bind future owners.
@@automotiveterritory Just the fact that they originally issued the ridiculous contract is enough of an alarm convince me to stay away from that company at all costs. It speaks a lot for the people who wrote that. This makes me think of a word that begins with commu, and ends with nism.
would love enough to have one, dream on 😔
Which of these do you like the most?
@@automotiveterritory I would like the Icon A5
Heerlijk
Looking into some of the best modern aircraft that can land on water. Would you like to have one of these and the freedom of transportation they provide? If so, which one is your favorite?
Surely yes any one from the list will be fine for me.
Lockwood Aircam on floats.
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Icon A5
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A5 seems simple, safe and profitable for selling. Short hops or longer ones.
I’m not sure which is my favourite but it wouldn’t be the one priced at $2.something million. I saw one that has a parachute and folding wings, that one is high on my list of favourites 👍🏼
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@@artyjaycayairlines At that point does it make much of a difference?
6:10 working brakes? thanks god xD
Only 3 aircraft I would trust on this list: Beaver, Piper, and Kodiak.
Last shown most impressive.
Nice pick!
@@automotiveterritory BUT THE PRICE ISNT CLEAR! IS THE DOLLAR SIGN IN US OR AUSTRALIA???
It's USD.
I've heard the Icon A5 is encountering manufacturing problems, delay in serving orders and the price keeps going up.
Hopefully they will be able to overcome the roadblocks. It looks like a nice model on paper.
@@automotiveterritory Yeah its nice. Even their video ad is impressive. I'm sold. But orders are dwindling due to plane's inherent defects that haven't been resolved yet and also their having issues in their maintenance service department too I've heard. Sad.
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The Icon 5 has several problems, one of which is the business model of ownership. There are contractual obligations to owning this craft that are not required by any other aircraft manufacturer. I love to fly seaplanes but i would not buy that one. It's too much marketing with hidden obligations.
What about the seawind?
Looks like a decent option too.
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We need these Planes
here in the Philippines
It would be nice for sure.
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yes but i still need to run my cars and bikes on regular fuel ..
Lisa Akoya will be my motivation to get a pilot license.
It's a great motivating factor indeed!
The beaver ah nuff said workhorse
I would choose the icon a5 as my private seaplane
Nice pick, thanks for sharing!
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Same
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@@artyjaycayairlines wow. Just a heads up, someone spat in your last order at the drive thru.
Double wing pattrolow
I believe you can reduce 30KN from all those cruise speeds!
Big market in Indonesia
16.377 islands
Need more
Electric Seaplane
Here we go again
Hello there. How did you like today's release?
Nice planes but they’re a bit out of my budget
I’m considering to make my helicopter license soon and then buying an old Robinson
And theres another video on the daily news channel am I right?
Yep. Get ready. Today we are looking into British SUVs of 2021
@@automotiveterritory I don’t like this video at all
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Ojalá estuviera en español
Super petrel USA??? In my opinion SP is from Brazil.
I am deeply sorry for the confusion. This is indeed a Brazil manufactured aircraft. I will pin a comment with clarification. Thank you for your help.
Ouch..... XD
From what I know, the Seamax manufacturer transferred its production to the USA where it has the majority of its customers
1 seamax
2 icon
3 super petrel
Nice choices!
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Kodiak if i win the lottery perfect for wrst coast of canada .
Upcoming super cars and fastest cars
It's a nice request. I hope to make a video like this in the nearest future.
Seaman m-22
Seamax, got to love autocorrect
@@katiekelley3984 SEAMAN OR SEAMAX???
Great and better location of Blades couse bihind is not very good to me.there can be destroyer by many forces.like this is much better 👏
Right now its the kodiak 100.
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These are estimated prices in USD.
L 65 ?
Way too many ads
And price also NOT clear enough
Join the boycott, every single product advertised is put on the boycott list.
Which one is most affordable?
In general or among those mentioned in the lineup?
Dornier S-ray ?
Your favorite option?
ruclips.net/video/lzBPLdiAnTw/видео.html featured here
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Not the Seastar XD the S- ray.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_S-Ray_007
My bad. You are right. I confused the aircraft. Thanks for the clarification
@@automotiveterritory Null Problemo ... Thanks for answering.
L-145 Seaplane
Kodiak
Your favorite of them all?
@@automotiveterritory yes, indeed
Double the prices on all of those im buying a sea max price 220.000$
Too many adverts
And the dollar sign is AUD, right?
You need pilots licence for these?
I believe so, yes. These aren't ultralights
And how much are they???
@@automotiveterritory ???
You can get a sport license in 3 weeks if you’re smart
@@AdamsBrew78 in all countries?
Sell me this goes amphibious aircraft, and sold me this water lake, how much it costs, I bring everything to my country, I used as a means to go to school,
2:00 bring a sports car priced aircraft to the white public??
Why they are just littile and sport lightplane and not big vip plane ?
You can got pby catalina / Dornier seastar is comming etc...
Not a fan of this video...
The akoya stole its design from the Seawind
Can't listen to a robot
Excuse me, a what?
Wow. That voice is annoying.
I can never watch your videos all of the way through , your speech is too irritating to tolerate for very long
Try watching one slide at a time every hour
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@@automotiveterritory Classy comeback :D