[Seaplaner]

Boeing makes quality products, and I always prefer that mfg.

Boeing does not make engines and the carrier is responsible for maintenance.

Max takeoff weight is typically higher that max landing weight for most aircraft.

BTW, I've been through a couple of engine failures (both single engine.)

One was my instructor's C210, the other was a friend's Bonanza. In both cases, the mlf occurred below 1000 ft agl, and in both cases, we got the engine re-started ~ 100 ft agl.

I learned much about emergency re-starts (and thereafter carefully rehearsed my re-start actions before every flight of which I was PIC.)

[Red Badger]

Always pack extra underwear.................