I asked the UK CAA the question, and got the below reply (email redacted). So it seems that
differences training MAY be required - but no need for a seaplane rating.
Hi Sam,
Firstly, please accept our apologies for the delay in responding to your query.
Nigel Davis has retired and the email bounced around a bit and I thought it had been answered, but I can do so now via Dave Evans, our Inspecting Officer for Aerodromes and Facilities.
He has said that it's ok to fly an amphibian from land, and as long as you don’t operate from/to the water, it’s a landplane -with the caveat that differences training may be required depending on pilot experience/aircraft configuration (Similar to flying an aerobatic aeroplane without doing aerobatics)
I hope this answers your question, but if you require further assistance please contact us at
[email protected]
Kind Regards,
Adam Leen
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