Flying Boats: The Incredible Development Of Sea Planes | The Amazing World of Aviation

Flying Boats: The Incredible Development Of Sea Planes | The Amazing World of Aviation | Spark

25 днів тому

Early aviation pioneers recognized the potential of water-based aircraft for extended travel distances and military applications, but the Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers were the main key figures in the development of seaplanes during World War I.
Flying boats played a significant role in the early airline industry, offering long-distance flight capabilities and accommodating large numbers of passengers.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 21

@georgehaeh4856 День тому

Bravo for finding the footage of these wonderful planes. And praise for those who properly stored it for us to enjoy.

@davidhewson8605 День тому

Commentry one of the best. Flying boats, seaplanes, ships who cares. When they hit water and not sink !. Thought I'd seen all of them. Piggy back plane was great. Wife said I'll go shopping at Walmart . Hub said I'll circle ok, then land back . I have RC Sunderland and Catalina small scale [ 11ft /8ft.] Thanks playmates. Dave

@B-A-L 23 дні тому

If I was an eccentric billionnaire I'd buy a Shorts Sunderland and convert it into a flying houseboat and just spend the rest of my days flying all around the world in it!

@Watson1 19 днів тому

Can I come with you, please

@donmason2933 6 днів тому

I will be your photographer, and also with my DJI Mavic 3 Classic!

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 4 дні тому

The last one belongs to Kermit Weeks in the US .. At the end of WW2 the last Sunderland's were converted to Sandringham airliners.. and sold to the Australian Ansett airways . He's got a couple of films of the aircraft on his channels. The most elegant was the giant French Latecours.

@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe 3 дні тому

Short as in Short Bros.

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 3 дні тому

@@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe Yup despite turning off auto complete this device continues to think it knows best even after altering it .. twice. Passwords and Emails are a nightmare 🤦🏻 The later Empire C/D class boats were also elegant machines.

@skenzyme81 24 дні тому

For short haul flights, modern seaplanes could at least offer the promise of vastly cheaper architecture. Rather than pouring vast concrete runways and tarmac, you build a perimeter levee and fill it 3 or 4 meters deep. Could double as flood control or a reservoir!

@Chris_at_Home 15 днів тому

A plane on floats uses a lot more distance to take off than on wheels. Also cruise speed and distance aren’t as good as wheeled aircraft. A float plane requires a place where it can land into the wind because of the waves so any water body would need to be huge and round.

@Nebris 4 дні тому

@@Chris_at_Home Plus we have helicopters...

@arnenelson4495 23 дні тому

Excellent video, Thank you! Just subbed.

@schelsullivan 23 дні тому

Some of the music choices in this film was quite amusing.

@markparry63 23 дні тому

It's annoying that even a documentary cannot tell the difference between a flying boat and a float plane!

@eknuds 4 дні тому

Would it be useful to know the components? If the needle could tell you that you’re 5NM west and 3NM south of your waypoint?

@dcs-web-editor 24 дні тому

ED when?

@Brett-fn6ks 24 дні тому

Well done overall. It was a little heavy on British civil aviation achievements. What about the Jets, both Russian and US? Be-10, Be-12, P-6M etc?

@Aleksandra-lf8ky 24 дні тому

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@carlrichards5207 23 дні тому

The music is too loud, distracting and unnecessary.

@RichardBriggs-yw4cq 22 дні тому

Enjoyed but more about pan am aviation 1st 'sz

@Titus-as-the-Roman 21 день тому

Those poor pilots flying in open cockpits I once traveled 2000 miles cross country on a Motorcycle stopping only to sleep/gas-up, etc., in not so great weather so I can relate somewhat.