Seaplane Pilots Association

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

06/19/2025

Raise your hand if you’re going to !! 👋 😎 We’ll see you in Hangar C and the !

🌟 One Week. Endless Possibilities. 🌟
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 is happening July 21-27! 🛩️

🌎 Be a part of the World's Greatest Aviation Celebration, and get your tickets today! 🎟️ EAA.org/Tickets

Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing through June 30 to save! 💰

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06/17/2025

1938 Bellanca Aircruiser is on loan from Erickson Aircraft Collection in Oregon.

Click the link below to read more and listen in to Pilot Glenn Pearce!

The 1938 Bellanca Aircruiser is on loan from the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Oregon for the summer.

06/12/2025

June 28th in Anchorage - Alaska Aviation Museum Fly By Festival!

06/11/2025

Who is flying to AirVenture this year?

Don’t miss tonight’s webinar to get pro tips on arriving and landing safely!

Calling all pilots headed to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh next month! Don’t miss tonight’s webinar at 7 PM CT to get pro tips on arriving and landing safely at this unique event. You’ll also earn .

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/43ZqpUF

06/11/2025

New Water Flying Podcast!

Flying the Amazing N3N Seaplane with Addison Pemberton

On this episode of the Water Flying podcast Steve is joined by Addison Pemberton to discuss his amazing N3N seaplane. This round-engine biplane is the only one of its kind flying on a single mono-float.

The N3N was the primary seaplane trainer for the US Navy from 1936 until 1961. It is a rare example of a military aircraft that was designed and produced by the US government and not an industrial aircraft manufacturer such as Boeing and its Model 75 Stearman. Join Steve and Addison as they discuss the unusual construction and handling characteristics of the N3N.

Click here to listen: https://water-flying.captivate.fm/episode/flying-the-amazing-n3n-seaplane-with-addison-pemberton/?mc_cid=3887dee4c8&mc_eid=078890245a

11/01/2024

Happy Halloween from the young Seaplane Pirate and pretty Mermaid!