AboutChris Lachance Expertise I can answer any questions about Air Force Pilot Training, and general USAF questions in particular. I am also an attendee of the Air Command and Staff College, as well as certified in Air Operation Center operations. I am a Senior Pilot, and a Major, in the USAF, with former ratings as aircraft commander in the C-9A and C-130, as well as Evaluator credentials in the T-37B. I am currently training to become an instructor in the T-6A Texan II.
Experience 3000 hours of military aviation experience, 1000 hours of instructor/evaluator time in the T-37 Air Force Primary Jet Trainer. 2000 hours of medevac and tactical experience in the C-9A and C-130E airframes.
Education/Credentials Bachelor's Degree in History from The Citadel in 1994
Pilot Training from Columbus AFB in the T-37 and T-38 in 1995
Squadron Officer's School in 2000
T-37B Pilot Instructor Training 2001
Combined Air Operations Center Course 2006
Air Command and Staff College 2008
T-6A Pilot Instructor Training 2008
Awards and Honors Instructor Pilot of the Year for 2003, Laughlin Air Force Base, TX.
Distinguished Graduate, T-6A Pilot Instructor Training, 2008
Question what are the rules or regulations if any on landing a "seaplane" or "floating plane" in a bay. specifically the Barnegat Bay, Jersey Shore.
Answer Laurie-
I have to admit that I am not totally familiar with seaplane operations, but unless there is a regulation specifically prohibiting them from taking off an landing (safely) in the Bay my best guess would be that there wouldn't be a problem with it.
Your best bet is to reference current Federal Aviation Regualtions (FAR) to get more details.
