Just as well it's not Alaska, because two hours wouldn't get you anywhere...unlike some places where you can cross the entire country in two hours.
The point is that
AFAIK all the other training seaplanes in Europe are 2 seaters (Cubs/Huskies) - 3 seats and fuel just isn't an option. However, 2 seats gives us full tanks. Guess we can get just as far as most other 172s on full tanks.
Floats and particularly amphibs are always going to be a compromise against wheels. Then again I would say that having to land on tarmac all the time was a compromise.
If you want to go to Alaska or Canada, fine, I just think it is nice to have different options, and as nice as North America is ... I can't think of any castles or distilleries you can float in on
- Plenty of people choose Scotland as a destination - we just hope to offer something a little bit special and different.
Anyway, the thread title was about 172 capabilities. And that is what I was trying to contribute.