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Seaplane Pilots Association is dedicated to protecting and promoting water flying for pilots and seaplane enthusiasts everywhere.

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10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Check out this spooky seaplane featured in the 1973 folk horror film, The Wicker Man. The film opens with the Thurston TSC-1A Teal being flown by main character, Sergeant Howie, to travel to the remote Hebridean island of Summerisle to investigate the disappearance of a young girl.

10/29/2025

New Water Flying Podcast! Explore the Exciting World of the Super Petrel XP with Roger Helton. Super Petrel USA's CEO Roger Helton sits down with Steve McCaughey to explore his history, the development of the Rotax 916 engine & how it has helped make the Super Petrel XP the exciting LSA Flying Boat it has evolved into. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/2pntu6yf

10/22/2025

Happy Water Flying Wednesday! SPA members, have you been enjoying the September/October 2025 issue? Don't forget a Water Flying subscription is included with your SPA membership.

The digital version is available to members on our website, check it out now: seaplanepilotsassociation.org/current-issue/

10/15/2025

Please join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. for the Annual SPA Member Meeting. RSVP HERE! tinyurl.com/mszztcyw

This year's meeting will be held at the Seaplane Pilots Association and Seaplane Foundation headquarters at KGIF in Winter Haven, Florida.

Come enjoy a great opportunity for the SPA staff and board to spend time with our passionate members, as well as review SPA’s current activities and initiatives, the challenges confronting the seaplane community, and our short and long-term goals as we look toward 2026 and beyond.

You’ll also be able to do some holiday shopping for seaplane merchandise and enjoy lunch with us! Lunch will be provided free of charge to RSVP’d attendees, but donations gratefully accepted.

See you then!

10/10/2025

Come meet SPA at the City of Tavares 7th Annual ROCKTOBERFEST, featuring the Monster Splash Seaplane Fly-In, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Wooton Park. This family-friendly event combines the thrill of aviation with the energy of live rock music, plus food trucks, vendors, fun for all ages, free parking, and free admission.

Festivities begin with the Monster Splash Seaplane Fly-In, where pilots from across the country showcase their skills in crowd-favorite competitions, including the exciting Pumpkin Drop Contest. Flying contests kick off at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Pilot & Spectator Meet & Greet from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., offering fans the chance to meet pilots and take photos with the planes.

As the sun sets, ROCKTOBERFEST shifts into high gear with a power-packed rock concert, featuring music from the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Attendees will enjoy an unforgettable night of nostalgia and high-energy performances from top tribute acts.

07/23/2025

New Water Flying Podcast: Flying the Fire Boss with Steve Guetter! Almost live from AirVenture 2025, Steve McCaughey is joined by Steve Guetter to discuss the incredible Fire Boss.
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Steve Guetter is not only the General Manager of Advanced Flight Training & Leasing, he is also a Seaplane Pilots Association Board Member and Minnesota Field Director.

Join a great discussion between the two Steves focused on the amazing performance and capabilities of the Fire Boss. Listeners will gain insight into the training and operation of this legendary firefighter with a 59' wingspan and 1,600 hp engine.

07/21/2025

We're here and ready for you! Come on by the EAA Seaplane Base and visit us at our Seaplane Pilots Association tent, or at booth 3000 in Hangar C!

07/11/2025

Bidders, start your engines! The Seaplane Foundation Silent Auction is now live! tinyurl.com/seaplanefoundationauction

This year, our silent auction offers a variety of aviation experiences, products, certificates and more. Auction lots vary in size and value, ranging from $100 to $25,000. We hope you take a moment to browse this incredible assortment including the trip of a lifetime - Fly Fishing for TWO in Southwest Alaska - generously sponsored by Aerocet !

Winners will be announced at the close of the auction - Thursday, July 24th at 8 pm CT during the Seaplane Pilots Association's annual Corn Roast event.

Not coming to the Corn Roast? No problem. All are welcome and encouraged to participate!

100% of your gift will support our mission to protect and promote water flying. Thank you for your support!

07/09/2025

New Water Flying Podcast! Flying Seaplanes in Wyoming with Sheridan Pilots 307.

JT Grainger of Sheridan Pilots 307 joins Steve McCaughey for a discussion on the challenges and rewards of flying high altitude lake operations in the school's Cessna 172 on Wipline amphibious floats.

https://tinyurl.com/WaterFlyingSheridanPilots307

07/01/2025

Today in Aviation - 23.06.1942 - First Flight Martin Mars

Originally designed as a long-range maritime patrol flying boat, the Martin Mars was the largest flying boat produced by the Allies. However, developments in technology and changes in naval doctrine saw the aircraft obsolete before it entered service, so the 7 built were repurposed as transports.

When they were retired from military service in 1956, four were converted to water-bombers, and they enjoyed a long career in this role, before finally being retired in 2024. The last two surviving aircraft, Hawaii Mars and Philippine Mars, have happily been retired into museums.

Photo: Dietmar Schreiber

06/25/2025

WaterFlying Podcast: The World's Most Beautiful Amphibian the Grumman Mallard with Dr Loel Fenwick

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2dd186ed-f550-4425-93b8-99708d2f8683

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3000 21st Street NW, Building #60
Winter Haven, FL
33881

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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(888) 772-8923

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http://www.seaplanes.org/

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The Seaplane Pilots Association was founded in 1972 to protect and promote the water flying way of life for pilots, enthusiasts and adventurers everywhere. We educate, advocate and celebrate both the adventure and utility of seaplane flying. Join us in our efforts to grow and support the flying community through our website at Seaplanes.org, our WaterFlying magazine and all of the related activities, events and benefits that come with membership.