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Hard-Earned Wisdom: Float Flying a Legendary Bush Plane – DHC-2 Beaver – Flight VLOG

February 3, 2017

Pilot pro tip: “Never approach a dock faster than you wanna hit it!”

Many more float flying episodes to come as I document the process getting the rating!
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More info about Peter’s operation:
https://www.vancityseaplanes.com/

Thanks again to the the B.C. General Aviation group for introducing me to Peter.
If you are an aviator in that area, definitely look these guys up! www.bcaviation.ca”
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And here’s some additional detail about the Vancouver Harbour stats:
60,000 movements per year more heavily weighted to the summer.
The tower cab sits at 465′ AGL

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Andy McSunas says:
February 7, 2017 at 6:36 pm
DHC-2 Beaver: Great vid Chops! Heading to Alaska in 2020. Will definitely drop in on Pete. Best of luck on your float rating. I’ll be watching!
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Hard-Earned Wisdom: Float Flying a Legendary Bush Plane – DHC-2 Beaver – Flight VLOG