Notes of a Seaplane Instructor by Burke Mees � A Practical Guide for Landplane Pilots Transitioning to Seaplanes Ready to add a seaplane rating to your certificate? In Notes of a Seaplane Instructor, experienced Alaska-based seaplane pilot and instructor Burke Mees delivers a hands-on, insightful guide for pilots transitioning from landplanes to floatplanes. Drawing from years of experience flying in the rugged environments of Alaska and the Sierra Nevada, Mees provides step-by-step instruction on every key maneuver and procedure�from preflight and taxiing to step turns, takeoffs, landings, and postflight checks. He also explains how to safely handle different water conditions, maintain aircraft stability on the water, and master the unique techniques of seaplane flying. Illustrated with clear, hand-drawn sketches based on the author�s original training notebook, this book effectively communicates not just the mechanics, but the feel of flying floats. It�s ideal for any pilot pursuing their Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) rating or instructors teaching the seaplane transition. Key Features: Covers all key seaplane maneuvers and procedures Explains differences between landplane and seaplane operations Ideal for pilots adding a seaplane rating to their certificate Includes illustrations based on original seaplane training notes Written by a seasoned Alaska seaplane charter and flight instructor