Since no seaplane services exist in the country at present, the CAR prescribes that pilots with a general flying experience of over 250 hours, first receive special training to fly seaplanes. The training necessary would be a minimum of 10 hours which would include a certain minimum runs of taxiing, sailing and docking.
With these requirements in place, Pawan Hans can now begin seaplane operations in the country.
•Pawan Hans considering a tie-up with a Maldivian company to operate seaplanes in India
•Each seaplane, either manufactured in India or imported, would need an ‘airworthiness’ certificate
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