First time flying a Seamax!

Demo flight in a seamax and some thoughts on how it compares to the Searey, Super Petrel and Adventura

[FLjock]

I've been eyeballing this plane since I started flight training 18 years ago. If it weren't for lack of a place to store it (without renting hanger space) I probably would have bought it. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[Bravo]

What I like the most about the Seamax is the speed and range bonus. The tricycle gear is a plus imho _ It is much cleaner in flight and if you screw up and land in the water with the gear down you are not going to flip and sink.

[tripleseven]

Very enjoyable video… Thank you… Is there any tendency to porpoise on takeoff?

[mikemaloney]

Just bought a SeaRey ( factory built) mine has a 914. Jumps off the grass and water. The canopy and nose wheel on the SeaMax were the disqualifier for me. In my opinion a fun airplane needs open windows and ability to land in tall grass and or drag your fingers through the water. Accidental gear down water landing seems scarier to me with that canopy, not to mention hot as blazes in Florida. Folding wings are a huge plus though!

[fredgibson]

even if its deleted you can still retrieve the information with software that will retrieve the deleted information.

[Mobev]

Can I put a parachute on older models or just when I buy new?

[erikvogt]

Been looking at and flew the Searey. Did not think about the Seamax! Thanks for your video and input. Seems like a really good option. Only bummer is no sliding canopy. Wondering with the nose gear if it will handle more crosswinds in a land landing and takeoff? Thanks!!

[ginocbottinomd]

Can you compare these planes to float planes?

[zacaultman]

Do you like the seamax or petrel better?

[phoenixrising]

Yep. She flies just like a dust cropter.

[dylanjamesweggz]

Icon is in a huge financial crisis explains why they required that amount just for a demo.