Newly rated seaplane pilot and SPA member Kelli O Donnell has been putting her new found passion for seaplane flying into action. She joins Abbie & Steve in this episode to discuss how she has sent over 200 updates and additions to the SPA Water Landing Directory app and why; most importantly how you can help us make it better by your updates and add requests to the app.

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seaplanes.org 863-701-7979

Mark Wrasse - SPA Water Landing Directory App Director

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Deon Mitton, pilot, photographer, blogger, YouTuber, documentarian, pretty much every media you could imagine joins Steve & Abbie to discuss his adventures flying seaplanes.

Lacey Charvet from Southern Seaplane joins Steve & Abbie in the first on of an on going series of seaplane schools spotlight episodes.

Join Steve & Abbie as they discuss five things pilots should consider before purchasing a flying boat seaplane such as a Lake Amphibian.

Corey Johnson discusses what he learn going through the process of purchase of his first seaplane a Lake Amphibian flying boat. This highly experienced pilot, did extensive research before taking the plunge into seaplane ownership.

Join Steve and Abbie for a discussion with Ciara O Toole on the wonders that await seaplane pilots in Lake Como, Italy. Learn about the amazing history of the world's oldest seaplane base and Ciara's journey accidentally discovering the joys of seaplane flying.

Jim Hartwell discusses information that they are recommending to seaplane pilots in British Columbia. North Star Practices is a voluntary program to help reduce seaplane fatalities which started as a protocol for commercial seaplane operators, but is extending to Canada's private seaplane operators as well.

In this episode Steve and Abbie have a revealing discussion with Warren Curry from Icon Aircraft. If you have any interest in aviation or are a pilot, especially a seaplane pilot, you have heard of the Icon A5. The company has been promoting the heck out of this fascinating little flying boat for many years, but they have had more than their share of challenges bringing it to fruition. This episode provides a new perspective on the training mindset at Icon, which sets a new standard for LSAs, as well as the long evolution of the aircraft itself. After listening to the episode you can decide for yourself if Icon is finally meeting the challenges of the seaplane marketplace and will achieve success.

East Hampton, New York is prosing a ban that would prevent seaplanes from using water within their city limits. The Seaplane Pilots Association is committed to working with seaplane operators, city officials, and local residents to create a solution that insures fair and equal access to seaplane operators while satisfying the concerns expressed by the city and local residents.

This podcast was recorded shortly after a city commission hearing on Thursday January 7, 2021 that Steve McCaughey and Eric Weaver who operates a Cessna Caravan into East Hampton participated in.

We have some New Years resolutions for seaplane pilots. Join Steve & Abbie to learn what you can do to be a safer seaplane pilot in 2021, how you can help the community and enjoy the process along the way.

• Get Proficient; especially before carrying passengers and a plane load of gear
• Try something new - a new rating, fly a new aircraft, get mountain training or fly in a different geographic area with an instructor
• Mentor a new Seaplane Pilot in 2021
• Use Checklists & Acronyms
• Wear PFD's & know how to use them
• Volunteer with SPA to help us further our promotion and protection of the water flying community

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As much of the country came to a halt due to Covid lockdowns and aviation events were canceled around the world - the Seaplane Pilots Association put their heads down and got to work on high value activities such as building a new website, working with US Fish & Wildlife on invasive species and assembling a seaplane and floats manufactures committee to address gaps in seaplane safety. Learn more about SPA's activities in 2020 with this insightful "Year in Review."