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Catalina PBY-5A is getting a reboot.


Hartsblade

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Hey guys, there is a Florida based company that holds the type certificates for the Catalina PBY-5A in both the States and Canada and they have just announced they will be producing a modernized version of the iconic seaplane. The details are to be announced today at Oshkosh. 

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/catalina-aircraft-relaunches-iconic-flying-boat-eyes-military-sales/154255.article

The really interesting part for us and this project is that these guys have been responsible for supplying parts for existing PBY's restoration for the past 14 years. I'm sure they would be a valuable source of information for Jason ad the team if/when they decide to build this beautiful aircraft.

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5 hours ago, Hartsblade said:

I'm sure they would be a valuable source of information for Jason ad the team if/when they decide to build this beautiful aircraft.

Imo, they would have to be fans or the cost for their services will likely be cost prohibitive.

 

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On 7/25/2023 at 11:32 AM, Calos_01 said:

If it is capable of aerial firefighting, I´m afraid the market for that type of aircraft is expanding due to this year's forest fires.

It's payload will be far below that of modern tankers for larger loads and it's speed below that of the S2 (and comparable) fleets for smaller loads. Helicopters fill all of the intermediate tanking roles. I doubt firefighting will be in the cards. It's only market will, likely, be flying yachts for commercial fishing excursions and super flying yachts for private ownership. Sort of an up-gunned Goose/Turbo Goose.

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