Handling seaplanes in water is discussed; definition of weather-cock, step, planing, rock and porpoise; advisable to taxi seaplane as slowly as possible consistent with maintaining adequate rudder control; suggestions for handling of down-wind course and strong side-wind course; precautions in take-off; technique of bringing seaplane to float.


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    Title :

    Water handling of seaplanes and flying boats


    Additional title:

    Aero Digest


    Contributors:
    Post, B.G. (author)

    Published in:

    Aero Digest ; 14 , n 5


    Publication date :

    1929


    Remarks:

    7 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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