Water Flying Aviation Podcast

Flying Boat Director Dirk Braun, joins Steve & Abbie to discuss the amazing Grumman Albatross and his new film that follows the life of the skilled mechanics that bring these giant seaplanes back to life and the adventures that those own them enjoy. "Flying Boat" the movie tells the history of flying boats and brilliantly explores the deep connections of the men and women that fly and restore...

Kevin Oaks joins Steve & Abbie to discuss a very special Aviat Husky on the 500th set of Wipaire 2100 Amphibious floats. This airplane is featured in a cover story of the July/August 2021 issue of Water Flying magazine and we just got to fly her.

In this episode Steve and Abbie explain the seaplane event schedule for Airventure 2021. SPA will be hosting multiple seaplane seminars, demonstrations, and more! You can find us at booth #3000 and #3001 at the main booth and at our SPA tent at the EAA Seaplane Base. Stop by for your newest seaplane shirt and learn more about our exciting promotion, a chance to win $2,000 if you join or renew your...

Alex Vacha general manager of the Winter Haven, Florida airport joins Steve & Abbie for a discussion on protecting your seaplane from Hurricanes and Tropical Storms. Topics covered include advance planning, relocation considerations, when to go and more... seaplanes.org

This week’s very important topic is “ What your lawyer wants you to do after a seaplane accident”. Steve & Abbie are joined again by Ed Page, renowned aviation lawyer and flight instructor, who is going to share his advice on how to handle your priorities immediately after having a seaplane incident. Learn More about AOPA's Pilot Protection Services by clicking the link below: https://pilot-pr...

Learn about the exciting LSA seaplane that makes no apologies for being different. Roger Helton CEO and chief pilot Shawn Shevalier from Super Petrel USA join Steve & Abbie for an informative introduction to the Super Petrel LSA seaplane. Visit Super Petrel's website at superpetrelusa.com Super Petrel Mini Documentary https://youtu.be/T6HJslCX99g

Adam White from the Alaska Airmen's Association joins Steve & Abbie for a discussion on the importance of the seaplane community proactively addressing the threat of aquatic invasive species in Alaska. alaskaairmen.org Seaplanes.org

Don Lee from Alaska Floats & Skis joins Abbie & Steve for a discussion on the importance of creating the next generation of seaplane pilots.

Tune in to this episode of the Water Flying podcast to learn more about your hosts Abbie Kellett, Assistant to the Executive Director and Steve McCaughey, Executive Director of the Seaplane Pilots Association. We'll share our aviation journeys, passion and what brought us to the Seaplane Pilots Association.

SPA Field Director Chairmen & EAA Airventure Seaplane Base Chairmen Mark Wrasse joins Steve & Abbie for a discussion on the need and role of volunteers at Airventure. If you are interested in volunteering for SPA or EAA at Airventure 2021 start the discussion by emailing Abbie@Seaplanes.org

Aquatic Invasive Species represent an ever increasing threat to both seaplane access and more importantly the health of our nations waterways. One of the nations leading experts on Aquatic Invasive Species and AIS inspection and decontamination training, Quagga Dee Davis joins Steve & Abbie for an informative discussion on invasive species. The Seaplane Pilots Association works aggressively wi...

"Those that haven’t had a close call in the air will, and those who have, will have more." This sobering statement comes from SPA Field Director Mike Kincaid in regards to midair collisions and avoidance procedures. On this week's podcast, Mike joins Steve and Abbie to share his experiences and give qualified advice on how to prevent midair collisions in sea and land planes. We want to see our pil...

Levi Guimond from PK Floats joins us for an informative discussion what pilots need to know as they approach the purchase of their first seaplane. For information visit the seaplanes.org and www.pkfloats.com

In this episode we announce an exciting new seaplane rating scholarship co-created with Ladies In Flight Training (LIFT) and the Seaplane Pilots Association. This scholarship will be awarded several times a year to women of all ages. Join Abbie & Steve with guests Kelli O'Donnell and Nicoletta Fala from LIFT. Inquire and apply for the scholarship at FlyLift.org Donate at: https://seaplanefound...

Art Bossler from Falcon Insurance joins Steve and Abbie for episode one of a continuing series that explains the factors that affect seaplane insurance rates. Join the Seaplane Pilots Association at Seaplanes.org Speak with Seaplane Insurance professionals at falconinsurance.com

Paul Arnold from Switlik joins Steve and Abbie for an informative discussion on what makes Switlik just the product features and construction differences that separate their personal floatation devices from the competition and why it is so important for pilots to wear these lifesaving devices.

Esteemed aviation lawyer and passionate seaplane pilot Ed Page joins Steve and Abbie for a highly informative discussion on NASA reports; a tool that few pilots know or understand. This episode explains how pilots should use this form not only to protect themselves, but to help provide valuable feedback regarding safety to the entire aviation community.

Join Abbie and Steve as they sit down with Abby Austin from the Alaska Airmen's Association to talk about the organization and the upcoming Great Alaska Aviation Gathering on May 8 & 9 at the Alaska State Fairgrounds & Palmer Municipal Airport. The Alaska Airmen's Association is a vital partner organization to SPA in a state with more licensed pilots per capita than any state in...

Get up to date with the latest information that seaplane pilots should know regarding Sun N Fun 2021. The show is on, Tavares is hosting its Annual Planes, Tunes & BBQ Splash In the week before and as always we expect a few rare and unusual seaplanes to be on display. Learn about the dates, times and what to expect.

Did you know the Seaplane Foundation offers a seaplane rating scholarship? In this episode Steve & Abbie speak with Terry Hayes the Chairperson of the Tyler Orsow / Chuck Kimes Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship. This heartfelt episode with Terry, the mother of Tyler Orsow, discusses the two amazing pilots that inspired this scholarship program. Listeners will learn everything they need to k...

Matt Sigfrinius, general manager of Aerocet Floats joins Steve & Abbie to discuss the evolution of their composite float offering, what seaplane pilots should know about composite seaplane floats and what we can expect from Aerocet in the future.

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. Join SPA at: seaplanes...

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.