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by exup25th on October 19th, 2004
A plane that is able to land on water.. another term used is "Flying Boat" or "sea Plane"
The wings and engines are usually above the fuselage to stay clear of the water.
Remember Raiders of the Lost Ark? Right at the beginning of the film Indiana Jones makes his escape in a biplane flying boat..
also see:
http://www.mcello63.com/water%20plane%2002.jpg
(may need to copy and paste the whole address as the link may not be working)
Has radar technology in commercial aircraft really become more advanced or changed much in technical terms over the last 30 years?
by NiCkIzBacK on June 8th, 2011
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Would you rather fly in an airplane or a helocopter?
by I gave her a wink and a smile on October 13th, 2011
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What would you do if an eight armed elephant started throwing trucks, knocking down buildings, and eating the fighter jets sent to stop him?
by Have A Nice Day on September 4th, 2011
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Do you get aired when you're on the scareplane?
by Andy B has left AB on October 13th, 2011
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Can you say that you have gone up in more airplanes than you have come down in? I can!
by Texaspete on June 30th, 2011
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