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Conventional Gear:Flying a Taildragger Learn the techniques necessary to fly a tailwheel airplane. Details on several taildraggers, including De Havilland Canada aircraft, the Bellanca Citabria/Decathlon, the DC-3 and the Pitts Special. By David Robson, published by ASA, 220 pages.
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Stick and RudderAn Explanation of the Art of Flying An Aviation Classic first published in 1944. A unique description of flying, angle of attack control, and detailed explanation of exactly HOW to land an airplane. Helps pilots understand flight and complete airplane control. Also excellent for instructors. By Wolfgang Langewiesche, 390 pages.
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The Compleat Taildragger PilotGives special attention to the quirks of various taildraggers and the most complete discussion of "P-factor" you're ever likely to find. Highly recommended for the student pilot who finds himself in a taildragger, or to any licensed pilot who wants to complete his education by transitioning to a "conventional" landing-gear craft. By Harvey S. Plourde, 263 pages.
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Seaplane PilotTraining for the Seaplane Pilot Certificate and Beyond All the tasks a pilot must demonstrate during the checkride to receive a seaplane certificate are covered in detail, including preflight preparations, taxiing, sailing, seaplane base and airport operations, takeoffs and landings, and emergency operations. The FAA practical test standards are included as an appendix. By Dale de Remer and ASA, July, 2003; 400 pages.
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Water Flying ConceptsAn Advanced Text on Wilderness Water Flying Going beyond the basic how-to guide, this handy reference provides pilots with all the knowledge needed to get the best performance from a seaplane. Discussions include takeoff performance and techniques, external loads, and reducing water drag. Planning and flying a trip into the deep wilderness, including wilderness preparedness, navigation, and operations, is covered. Also discussed are center-of-gravity effects on seaplanes, stability on water, fuels and fueling, mooring, and seaplane camping. Second edition (April 1, 2003), By Dale Remer and ASA, 404 pages.
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Flying a FloatplaneHeavily illustrated book for aspiring floatplane pilots is now updated with new and expanded coverage addressing the increasing popularity of turbines, kitplanes, and amphibians. By Marin Faure, 3rd edition (May 1, 1996), 274 pages.
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Notes of a Seaplane Instructor:An Instructional Guide to Seaplane Flying Each step of flying a seaplane, from preflight through taxiing, takeoff, and landing; handling aircraft on the water, including rough and glassy water takeoffs and landings, sailing, docking, beaching, and ramping seaplanes. 2nd edition (August 1, 2005),190 pages.
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Seaplane OperationsBasic and Advanced Techniques for Floatplanes, Amphibians, and Flying Boats from Around the World Comprehensive text on basic and advanced techniques for float planes, amphibians, and flying boats covers natural elements, seamanship, water aerodromes and seaplane bases, ground and water operations. Also included are instructions on high speed (step) taxiing, takeoffs and landings, docking, ramping and buoying, operations with amphibians, and flying multiengine seaplanes. By Dale Remer and ASA, April 1, 2003, 404 pages.
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