
SEE BILLABONGCLIPPER.COM FOR MORE. The golden age of Hawaii "flying boat" aviation, pioneered by Hawaiian Airlines, was recalled with the water landing arrival of the Billabong Clipper Seaplane. The World War II-era Grumman G-111 Albatross seaplane landed in Keehi Lagoon and signaled the start of a two-year exploration by Hawaiian and Billabong to find legendary surfing spots, giant waves and perfect tubes throughout the Pacific -- many of which are accessible by seaplane. The Billabong Clipper has been refitted as the "ultimate surfing exploration craft." The propeller-driven airplane is 62-feet long, has a wingspan of 96 feet, can fly more than 3000 miles before refueling, and has a maximum speed of 250 miles per hour. Hawaiian began interisland service for Hawaii on November 11, 1929, using two Sikorsky S-38 amphibian propeller planes. Hawaii's first commercial aircraft had a carrying capacity of eight passengers and two crewmembers, and a top cruising speed of 110 miles per hour.
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