Is there such a thing as individual tourism with water plane?
Seeing many water plane regular lines operated near Vancouver I was wondering if there is a thing like touring with water planes. What I have in mind is renting a water plane with friends or family for a week or two and visit a large area with it, flying from a harbour to another. I expect that having a flying license would be required and I see two main constraints : the rental of a water plane, and the facilities in harbours to park a water plane for a couple of days.
I am mostly interested in the harbour facilities. So, if I could pilot and rent/have a water plane, are there facilities in harbours to let me park? Are boat spots compatible with water planes and therefore any harbour would be fine? I am mostly interested in harbours along the British Columbia coast.
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Can you land a seaplane anywhere?
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a seaplane can land on any public body of water, provided the pilot does not endanger people or property. But landing on private bodies of water can be done only with permission from the owners.Can a seaplane land in the ocean?
Both a floatplane and a seaplane can take-off from, and land on, water such as oceans, seas, rivers, and gulfs. Both can transport people or supplies. A floatplane is technically a type of seaplane.Can a seaplane land on land?
Some floatplanes only have floats, and are only able to land in the water. However, some have floats as well as other landing gear, either built-in or available as an additional option, that allows them to land on a runway.How far can a seaplane fly?
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