Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 does not require specific pilot training and authorization to operate skiplanes; however, it is important to train with a qualified skiplane flight instructor.
Since most skiplanes operate in a wide variety of conditions, such as landing on frozen or snow-covered lakes and sloping glaciers, with varying qualities of snow, it is important to know how performance is affected. Use the performance data provided by the manufacturer.
Från att titta på 14 CFR-del 61, avsnitt 61.5 listar de olika värderingarna. Medan det skiljer sig från sjö och land, finns det ingen "skid" kategori.