Seaplanes

Seaplanes are aircraft that can take off from and land on water.

How It Works

Some seaplanes have floats instead of normal landing wheels. Others have boat-shaped bodies that sit on the water.

Why It Matters

Seaplanes are useful in places with many lakes and few runways. Pilots must think about wind, waves, and docks when flying seaplanes.

Fun Facts

• Some seaplanes have floats instead of normal landing wheels.
• Others have boat-shaped bodies that sit on the water.
• Seaplanes are useful in places with many lakes and few runways.
• Pilots must think about wind, waves, and docks when flying seaplanes.

Did You Know?

Engineers study seaplanes by testing, measuring, improving designs, and learning from real-world use.