App Detail » So You Want To Fly Seaplanes

Published by: Sporty's Pilot Shop

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Price: $39.99
Current Version: 2.3
Released: February 09, 2011

What's New

• All video segments now dynamically stream on demand
• Video playback now support picture in picture playback on iOS 9
• Very large reduction in app file size
• New download manager option allows you to download videos for offline viewing
• Compatibility updates for iOS 9
• minor bug fixes

App Description

Seaplane flying is an exciting way to rediscover the fun and freedom of flying, or add that rating pilots covet. Now, this iOS App from Sporty’s can help you get your feet wet.

In this Seaplane app, you’ll travel to the famous Jack Brown’s Seaplane Base in Florida for a complete look at what flying seaplanes is all about. Climb into the back seat of a Piper J-3 Cub on floats for a pilot’s eye view of all the maneuvers required for the FAA checkride. Learn the different taxi techniques you’ll use, how to read the wind and the water, and how to master water takeoffs and landings.

Along the way, you’ll get real world tips to help advance your skills from noted seaplane instructors Jon Brown and John Rennie.

Using a visual menu system, So You Want to Fly Seaplanes is broken down into 14 individual video segments. Based on Sporty’s 50 years of aviation education experience, So You Want to Fly Seaplanes contains over 60 minutes of engaging animations, in-flight video and real-world tips and tricks. It’s perfect for anyone interested in the world of water flying.

Also included is a review quiz based on content from the videos. After finishing the questions you’ll receive instant feedback on your score and be able to review missed questions. There’s even a way to quickly review the video segment from which the question was taken!

So You Want to Fly Seaplanes includes the FAA Seaplane Operations Handbook for additional study – complete with a table of contents for quick access to each page

Sporty’s Pilot Shop is the world’s leading provider of aviation training material, having trained thousands of pilots for over 50 years.

So You Want to Fly Seaplanes was developed with AirPlay video support. This allows you to wirelessly stream the video segments from your iPhone or iPad to compatible AirPlay devices, like the 2nd generation Apple TV (iOS 4.3 required for AirPlay streaming).

***FREE gift from Sporty's with download -- pilot's microfiber screen cleaning cloth (seriously, it's free!)***