Had some time this morning so did a short simulated cross country flight using two different simulated aircraft.
Taking Off and Landing on Water whether it is what we refer to as Glassy Water or water with large/small waves is more difficult than taking off or landing on a hard surface or a grass strip land runway.
Water can be just as hard as a hard surface runway when landing if the proper techniques are not followed.
Damage to an aircraft and crew can also happen and the Crash Boat if one is available is not always manned.
I found the Beechcraft MSA D18S VC on amphibious floats a very detailed simulated aeroplane and have had it for several years.
Flight Dynamics by Jerry Beckwiths workbook and Shupe FD build 10.
In the View Section there is no "Airplane" so I have to rely on my Numbers Key and the "A" Key to find different angles for screenshots.
Now I have some wheel versions of the same simulated aircraft created by the same team...those have an "Airplane" in the View Section so hence a much better selection of screenshots.
The Grumman Goose is available in FS2004 and FSX Deluxe and does have an "Airplane" in the View Section.
The Goose is a Simulated Amphibian Seaplane with a good GPS and Autopilot for those long simulated cross country flights.
Microsoft FSX Deluxe with Acceleration and Windows 10
Orbx Scenery
FSWC...Flight Simulator Water Configurator
REX Plus Overdrive
Bedwell Harbour seaplane base to Bella Bella/Shearwater seaplane base...British Columbia...Canada
What we call Glassy Water
Lifting a Float is normal practice in swamping during take-off
Front Office of the Beech 18
Right Seat View from the FSX Grumman Goose
Precautionary Approach Done to check for Debris/Obstacles on/in water
Lining up on final for landing
Goose touches down
Comments and Advice most welcome...
