Originally Posted by
JamesNoBrakes
Not sure if you know how these airplanes are operated. They are docked only at improved and dedicated facilities. Many are kept kept in the water at all times (on inspection programs that account for the marine environment). Sure there will be controls, but I see little difference between this and hooking up a large boat to shore power. Controls and technology will be needed of course, but this isn’t insurmountable.
Yes, I’ve seen Kenmore’s and Harbour Air’s operation, but they are floatplanes, beaches, poor ramps in the bush are part of the deal.