Many pilots say the most fun they ever had in an airplane was the week they earned a seaplane rating. It’s also humbling. On water there are no brakes, the wind and current move you whether you like it or not, and landing on glassy water takes a technique that has nothing to do with judging height over a runway.
Adding a single-engine sea rating is often a short, intensive course, which leaves little time to absorb everything on the dock. Notes of a Seaplane Instructor is an ASA title from the instructor’s side of that experience, useful reading before and after the training.
Quick answer: Notes of a Seaplane Instructor (ASA-NSI-2) is an ASA book on seaplane flying from an instructor’s perspective, for pilots planning to add a seaplane rating, new seaplane pilots, and instructors, available on Skyfarer and at Skyfarer Shop.
At a glance
- Title. Notes of a Seaplane Instructor.
- Publisher. Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).
- Part number. ASA-NSI-2.
- Subject. Seaplane flying and instruction.
Who will get the most from it
- Pilots booking a seaplane rating who want to arrive prepared.
- Newly rated seaplane pilots heading out on their own for the first time.
- Seaplane instructors looking for another teacher’s perspective.
Pilot tip: Read up before your rating course. Seaplane training is often packed into a few days, and every concept you already understand frees up time on the water for practice.
Where to buy
Notes of a Seaplane Instructor (ASA-NSI-2) is sold by Skyfarer Shop. Find it on the Skyfarer marketplace or order directly from Skyfarer Shop. Either link shows the current price, shipping options and return terms.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a seaplane rating to read it?
No. It’s useful preparation for pilots who plan to add the rating.
Does it replace flight training?
No. A seaplane rating requires training with an instructor and a practical test.
What’s the part number?
ASA-NSI-2.
