I am a newbie to flying off water. NEVER done it before.. I bought a 41 inch Tidewater and took it out for the first time last Wednesday. First time for me flying off water and first time flying the Tidewater. It was great. Ran straight, got on step and lifted right off. Little up trim and left aileron and flew straight as an arrow. Landed with a small hop. The ailerons were a little quick so cut them back on the second flight. The second flight was also great and landed very smooth. The third flight I got brave and did left and right rolls, loops and inverted flight. Again it did great in all attitudes. The loops took a little effort because the motor on a pylon on top of the wing was fighting the loop. Anyway I am all smiles and highly recommend the Tidewater to everyone who wants to give seaplanes a try, even newbies.

DGM