POSSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF SEAPLANE OPERATION AT THE FRENCH RIVIERA OVERVIEW
Biscarrosse, May 14th 2010
OVERVIEW •Self-Introduction •History of Seaplane South France •Challenges of Operating a Seaplane at French Riviera •Seaplane Operators in Mediterranean Today •Seaplane Operation at French Riviera Today •AEROMER Seaplane operation at French Riviera, Biscarrosse May 2010
INTRODUCTION •2001 •2004 •2006 •2008 •2009 •2010
Presenter: Sakhr NAAL PPL(A), Mainz Seaplane Rating, Como MBA’s Business Plan in Aviation, Milan Acquisition C185 Amphibian CS-DIU Creation AEROMER, Nice JAA CPL, Florida www.aeromer.fr
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HISTORY OF SEAPLANES in S. FR:
Henri Fabre 1910
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HISTORY OF SEAPLANES IN S. FR: Contest of MC 1913
The Jacques Schneider’s Trophy
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HISTORY OF SEAPLANES IN S. FR: Auguste MAÏCON •1891-1974 •1910: 1st Aviation Meeting, Nice •1919: La Compagnie méditerranéenne de transports aériens
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CHALLENGES OF OPERATING SEAPLANE AT MED
•Location: Coastline And CTRs •Meteo: Wind And Waves •Corrosion: Salt In The Air •Regulations: Mission Impossible? •Loisires: Too Much Fun?
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CHALLENGES: LOCATION, Coastline
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CHALLENGES: METEO
MISTRAL Seaplane operation at French Riviera, Biscarrosse May 2010
CHALLENGES: MISTRAL
The mistral usually blows from the north or northwest, but in certain pre-alpine valleys and along the Côte d'Azur, the wind is channeled by the mountains so that it blows from east to west
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CHALLENGES: WIND AND SEA STATE
Close to the coastline, current sea state does not correspond to the current local wind
CHALLENGES: WIND AND SEA STATE
CANNES NICE OFFSHORE MARSEILLE
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CHALLENGES: CORROSION, Origin •While airframe structure of a seaplane is built out of aluminum, it is held together with stronger steel bolts and hinges and bearing, and the amphibious landing gear is made with steel to withstand the heavy loads. •These dissimilar metals generate an electrochemical process where the aluminum becomes the reactive anode and the steel becomes the cathode, and it is all conducted by the electrolyte water. •The more salt in the water the better the conductive properties. Seaplane operation at French Riviera, Biscarrosse May 2010
CHALLENGES: CORROSION, Treatment
Prevent the electrolyte from forming a conductive path between the dissimilar metals: • at every 100 hr and annual inspection • on bare metal •Fresh water rinsing after every water landing •Continuous Greasing and Waxing •A sacrificial anode is attached to the floats and kept conductive (Zinc plates) Seaplane operation at French Riviera, Biscarrosse May 2010
CHALLENGES: CORROSION
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CHALLENGES: REGULATIONS
Types of Water Landing Zones •“Hydrobase” •Permanent “Hydrosurface” •Temporary “Hydrosurface” (New Creation)
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CHALLENGES: REGULATIONS
Creating a New Zone “Hydrosurface” •Determine your zone, Carte Marine WGS 84 •Specify your usage of your hydrosurface •Study related laws (arrêtés, décrets, décisions) •File a request (Préfecture Maritime) •Request a “Habilitation” (Préfecture de police)
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CHALLENGES: REGULATIONS
LIMITATIONS OF USING A HYDROSURFACE •VFR only •300 m off coastline •350 m diameter free of boats and swimmers •Within France •During TKOF/LDG no overflying of boats or persons (conglomerates) below minimum allowed height (500 ft) Seaplane operation at French Riviera, Biscarrosse May 2010
CHALLENGES: REGULATIONS
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CHALLENGES: REGULATIONS
2 Km
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CHALLENGES: LOISIRES •Helicopters •Banner flying •Jet skis •Parachutes •Sailboats •Motorboats •Swimmers •Fishers •Divers
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SEAPLANE OPERTORS IN MEDITERRANEAN TODAY
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SEAPLANE OPERTAIONS AT FRENCH RIVIERA TODAY
Since 1984
2008 2009 2010
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AEROMER, The Seaplane AIRCRAFT CS-DIU •CESSNA 185 Amphibian •Built 1961, Repainted 2008. •Continental IO-470-F , 260hp •Floats Floats EDO 597-2790 •5400 hrs, 82 gal, 120 mph •MTOW 1440kg, Useful Load 327kg •Only Seaplane based in French Riviera (+ Canadair & ULM) •Only Seaplane registered in Portugal •From Norway to Portugal To France, Ex. LN-DBG • “Spirit of Saint Tropez” Seaplane operation at French Riviera, Biscarrosse May 2010
AEROMER, The Concept AEROMER is based at Airport Cannes-Mandelieu and is aimed at “re-introducing” the seaplane to the place where seaplane has once started, namely the French Mediterranean. Firstly through sport activities (ACCA), later in offering commercial seaplane operations. Seaplane operation at French Riviera, Biscarrosse May 2010
Summary: FORCES ACTING ON A SEAPLANE AT FRENCH RIVIERA SWELLS
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MONEY
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