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Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:52 pm

The Hidden Dangers of Canadian Seaplane Flying

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 5:04 am

Re: The Hidden Dangers of Canadian Seaplane Flying

Oldie but goodie. I flew floats a few hundred hours and abosolutely it is the most exciting flying that I have done. Hopefully I will get back to it some day. It's been 13 years since I last flew my own floatplane and miss it.
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 5:48 am

Re: The Hidden Dangers of Canadian Seaplane Flying

Just to be clear the same "hidden dangers" apply to seaplane flying south of the 49th parallel. :?
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 7:01 am

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That video showed up on my YouTube 'recommended' list as well - about a day after I inked a contract to buy an amphib Husky. Hmmm.
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 8:10 am

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Mapleflt wrote:Just to be clear the same "hidden dangers" apply to seaplane flying south of the 49th parallel. :?

Haven't watched the video yet but this made me chuckle.
Best I can think of is landing near a gang of geese wearing toques and gold maple leaf necklaces challenging you to a friendly hockey game.
Sorry I'll see myself out. \:D/
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 10:14 am

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Belloypilot wrote:That video showed up on my YouTube 'recommended' list as well - about a day after I inked a contract to buy an amphib Husky. Hmmm.

Congrats, Mike!
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 1:51 pm

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Some legends (and great lessons) in that clip - thanks for sharing!
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 6:12 pm

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Zzz wrote:
Belloypilot wrote:That video showed up on my YouTube 'recommended' list as well - about a day after I inked a contract to buy an amphib Husky. Hmmm.

Congrats, Mike!


Thanks! Pre-purchase happens next week. Here’s hoping I’m on my way home with it soon.
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