In the next few years somebody will discover that seaplane pilots are genetically different, crazy different. Maybe it’s extra genes or different chromosomes, but their eccentricity is undeniable. Seaplane drivers are far happier than normal mortals, even laughing during their take-offs. They eagerly fly draggy, under-powered airplanes to inaccessible locations. Plus, there’s only about 35,000 of them — proof they’re a pretty freakish bunch. So which Cessna product is the best choice for this merry band? I spent Spring bouncing float planes with four wonderfully skilled pilots. I tested a broad spectrum of Cessnas and found one, indeed, which floats above all the others. Let me get my rubber duckie and we’ll get started.
