Tue, Mar 04, 2008
Company Logs Its First Flying Boat Delivery In US
SeaMax USA told ANN Monday of the recent S-LSA certification of
its amphibious aircraft, as well as the first delivery of a
customer plane in the United States. The company believes this is
the first flying boat delivery to a retail customer certified under
the ASTM standards.
The presentation to Jay L. Cutler of Canton, OH (shown
above) followed more than a year’s certification effort
by SeaMax USA working with AirMax, the Brazilian designer and
manufacturer. In addition to other models they produce, AirMax
reported delivering 33 SeaMax amphibs worldwide in 2007.
SeaMax USA says its amphibious aircraft is now in stock
certified as a Special Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA) seaplane with
electric retractable landing gear. The Brazilian design has 73
aircraft flying around the world, but is available in the United
States -- just in time for summer.
"We have brand-new aircraft in stock and more on order," said
SeaMax USA director, Carlos Bessa. "We will have aircraft for
pilots wishing to enjoy float flying this summer. Since SeaMax is
amphibious, you can operate as an efficient land plane as
well."
ANN first reported on the composite-bodied
SeaMax in January 2007. The company states the
aircraft stalls at 36 mph with electric flaps, can cruise 115 mph
using less than four gallons-per-hour of premium auto gas or 100LL
fuel, climbs 1,000 fpm, lifts off water in 350 feet, and handles
lightly throughout its range.
The aircraft will be featured later this month at the Florida
Aviation Expo in Punta Gorda, as well as next month's Lakeland 2008
event.
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