ASA Aviators Field Guide To The Seaplane Rating (Softcover)

ASA An Aviator’s Field Guide to the Seaplane Rating is a softcover study guide for pilots undertaking seaplane training. Written by William O. Young, it provides structured flight and ground-study material for preparation before and during Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) rating training.

The guide combines scenario-based safety considerations, checklists, lesson content, and oral-exam preparation questions. Topics include seaplane fundamentals, water-surface assessment, landing-area evaluation, pre-flight procedures, water manoeuvring, take-offs and landings, beaching, docking, and considerations for amphibious seaplanes.

• Manufacturer part number: ASA-SEAPLANE
• Format: Softcover
• Author: William O. Young
• ISBN: 978-1-64425-389-2
• 200 pages
• First edition, published 2025

This publication is aligned with U.S. Airman Certification Standards for ASES training. Operators and students should confirm any local training or licensing requirements applicable to their authority.