Dipl.-Ing.

Joachim Schmann
Dipl.-Ing. Benedikt Mohr
Technische Universitt Mnchen
Results from the 2010 online survey
Todays Seaplane Operations
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
FUSETRA - Survey
Malta Workshop
24.09.2010, slide 1
Identification of the state of the art
General information about the participants
Operational Issues
Pilots, Regulations and Certification
Infrastructure and Maintenance
Next Steps in the FUSETRA project
Contents
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
FUSETRA - Survey
Malta Workshop
24.09.2010, slide 2
Identification of the State of the Art
Seaplane & Amphibian aircraft database complete
BUT does not represent current status of:
Seaplanes in operation
Missions types
Therefore, an online survey has been conducted.
300+ operators have been asked for participation.
~10% have submitted the questionnaire before the
Malta workshop.
Topics of the survey:
General Information about the Operator
Operational Issues
Pilots, Regulations and Certification
Infrastructure and Maintenance
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
FUSETRA - Survey
Malta Workshop
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Identification of the state of the art
General information about the participants
Operational Issues
Pilots, Regulations and Certification
Infrastructure and Maintenance
Next Steps in the FUSETRA project
Contents
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
FUSETRA - Survey
Malta Workshop
24.09.2010, slide 4
General Information about the Operator
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General Information about the Operator
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General Information about the Operator
Origin of survey participants
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Identification of the state of the art
General information about the participants
Operational Issues
Pilots, Regulations and Certification
Infrastructure and Maintenance
Next Steps in the FUSETRA project
Contents
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
FUSETRA - Survey
Malta Workshop
24.09.2010, slide 8
Operational Issues: Aircraft
Includes the fleet of the worlds largest operator although not a participant
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
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Operational Issues: Aircraft
Includes the fleet of the worlds largest operator although not a participant
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Operational Issues: Fleets
Includes the fleet of the worlds largest operator although not a participant
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Operational Issues: Operational key figures
Information provided by 41% of the participants
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Operational Issues: Operational key figures
Information provided by 41% of the participants
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Operational Issues: Schedule
76% of on-
demand flights
with respect to
flight movements
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Operational Issues: Purpose of flight
Information provided by 61% of the participants
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Operational Issues: Connection type
Information provided by 55% of the participants
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Identification of the state of the art
General information about the participants
Operational Issues
Pilots, Regulations and Certification
Infrastructure and Maintenance
Next Steps in the FUSETRA project
Contents
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
FUSETRA - Survey
Malta Workshop
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Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Pilots
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Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Certification
Certification process for new seaplane operators
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Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Certification
Reasons for problems: - Noise
- Operation in or close to National Parks
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Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Certification
Restrictions: - National Parks
- Water plants
- Only coastal regions (EU)
- Generally restricted areas
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Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Certification
Conflicts: - Lack of understanding about different seaplane
capabilities (sudden stop, manoeuvrability )
- Queensland, Australia: Recreational boat license
necessary
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Pilots, Regulations and Certification: Certification
Currently, there is no consistent regulation for seaplane operation in the EU
(EASA). Which points would you consider, independently from your region, the
most important ones to be regulated in a law?
- Waterway availabilty
- Overflight / noise abatement areas
- Difference between private and commerical operations
- Marine licensing
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Identification of the state of the art
General information about the participants
Operational Issues
Pilots, Regulations and Certification
Infrastructure and Maintenance
Next Steps in the FUSETRA project
Contents
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
FUSETRA - Survey
Malta Workshop
24.09.2010, slide 24
Seaport Management
55% of operators manage their seaport self
responsible (no dependence to business size)
Seaport License & Seaport Approval
No uniform worldwide approach to seaport
licensing and approval
Infrastructure and Aircraft
Seaport License Seaport Approval
USA FAA, DOT (State department)
Canada Transport Canada
Malta DCA Malta
Australia State Maritime Authority
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
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Seaside landing sites
The use of moorings, pontoons and
respective foot bridges is commonly part of
a seaport.
Amphibian operators need not rely on
seaside infrastructure and can used land
bound landing strips.
The use of own maintenance hangars,
offices and fuel stations is also not related to
business size (or aircraft operated).
Additionally, the use of emergency
equipment seems to be regulated differently
from country to country
Other items mentioned were safety boats,
fuel barges and navigation marks.
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
FUSETRA - Survey
Malta Workshop
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About a third of the operators
maintain their aircraft
themselves
Aircraft Maintenance Concept
32%
36%
32%
Maintenance Concept
inhouse
external
no answer
It was asked how many days
per month the average
aircraft is out of service due
to maintenance. The number
of days ranges from one to
six days of maintenance per
month. Aircraft which are
used commonly (DHC-2 and
Cessna 208) have the largest
necessity for maintenance
with 5 to 6 days per month
not in operation.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
< 2 3 - 5 5 - 7 > 7
Days in Maintenance per Month
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Most operators are connected to some kind of street/ motorway
infrastructure but no seaplane operator is connected to larger
airports
However, most businesses seem to be remote locations not
closely coupled to other means of transport
Connectivity of seaports to landside infrastructure
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Future Seaplane Transport System - Obstacles
Main Problems of Operations Worldwide Europe
Availability of licensed pilots 18% 50%
Availability of suitable aircraft 27% 50%
Safety issues 14% 20%
Passenger reservation about seaplanes 0% 0%
Opposition of environmental authorities 41% 20%
Aviation authorities regulations 32% 40%
Naval authorities regulations 18% 20%
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
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Malta Workshop
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Identification of the state of the art
General information about the participants
Operational Issues
Pilots, Regulations and Certification
Infrastructure and Maintenance
Next Steps in the FUSETRA project
Contents
Benedikt Mohr / Joachim Schmann
FUSETRA - Survey
Malta Workshop
24.09.2010, slide 30
Roadmap for regulatory improvements in EU level
Identification of regions in the EU which could benefit from commercial
seaplane services. Better integration of seaplane services in current
transport system (Subsidies: consideration of PSOs; Slots at airports:
Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93).
Development of a possible EU seaplane/ amphibian aircraft (family) based
on operator demands
Development of an example scenario of an EU based operator (routes,
aircraft, seaplane base, connectivity to other means of transport, benefits
for stakeholders (operator, passengers, environment))
Next Steps in the FUSETRA project
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Malta Workshop
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Public Service Obligation or PSO is an arrangement in which a governing
body an auction for subsidies, permit the winning company a monopoly to
operate a specified service of public transport for a specified period of time
for the given subsidy. This is done in cases where there is not
enough revenue for routes to be profitable in a free market, but where there is
a socially desirable advantage in this transport being available.
Reasons for PSO:
To link small or remote communities, and/or islands to economic and
administrative centers
To connect small or remote communities, and/or islands to the transport
networks and hub airports
To reduce peripherality and maintain social and/or political cohesion and
integration
See Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 Article 9 Regional services
Public Service Obligations (PSO)
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Air Transport Accesibility by Region (MKMetric)
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Average Air Transport Accessibility
of Population [Minutes] Status quo
up to 300
300 to 360
360 to 420
420 to 480
480 to 540
540 and more
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Any questions ?