Archives: Midwest Seaplane Pilot

Madden’s Attracts Good Crowd of Seaplane Owners Despite Rain

Posted on August 4, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue Under the leadership of Steve Guetter, president of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA), the organization’s annual safety seminar and fly-in, May 17 – 19, 2019 at Madden’s Resort … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Aug/Sept 2019, Events, Features, Midwest Seaplane Pilot | Tagged Allan P. Thilmany, Brian Addis, Cassandra Isackson, Dan Bass, Dr. Brent Blue, Greg Herrick, Jason Jensen, Jeff Flynn, Madden’s Resort, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association, MSPA, Richard McSpadden, Steve Guetter, Woody Minar | 2 Comments

A Seaplane Flight To Churchill

Posted on June 4, 2019 by mwflyer

by Alan Lindquist Published In Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue It’s been 10 years since my wife, Barbara Wiley, talked me into accompanying her in her Cessna 172XP amphibious floatplane to Churchill, Manitoba. Our friend, Garith, who flies a … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Features, June/July 2019, Midwest Seaplane Pilot | Tagged Alan Lindquist, Barbara Wiley, Cessna 172XP amphibious floatplane, Churchill, Manitoba, Midwest Flyer, Seaplane, Tundra buggy | Leave a comment

Me, A Seaplane Pilot? Just Do It!

Posted on March 25, 2019 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue There are many reasons to get your seaplane pilot certificate: get it in lieu of a normal flight review; challenge yourself by leaving your comfort zone to do something … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, April/May 2019, Features, Midwest Seaplane Pilot | Tagged amphibs, Cessna 172, flight schools, Floatplane, Flying, Midwest Flyer, Multi-Engine Seaplane Pilot Certificate, pilot, Seaplane Pilot, straight floats, Super Cub, Woody Minar | Leave a comment

What’s the Risk?

Posted on March 25, 2019 by mwflyer

by Rachel Obermoller MnDOT Pilot Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue What do Swiss cheese, bowties, and trapping have in common? When it comes to aviation, there’s a whole set of tools which use these three seemingly disparate … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, April/May 2019, Features, Midwest Seaplane Pilot, MN Aeronautics Bulletin | Tagged amphibious floats, aviation, Flying, landplane pilots, Midwest Flyer, MnDOT, Pilots, Rachel Obermoller, Seaplane Pilot | 27 Comments

After 31 Years, Wreckage of Missing Float Plane Found

Posted on January 2, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue For the second time in September 2018, the wreckage of a long-lost float plane has been found in British Columbia without it being the object of a current search. In June … Continue reading →

Posted in December 2018/January 2019, Midwest Seaplane Pilot, Sections | Tagged Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

16th Annual Indiana Seaplane Splash-In A Success!

Posted on December 29, 2018 by mwflyer

by Randy Strebig Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue The 16th Annual Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association Splash-In at Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana, was held September 22-23, 2018. Once again, the event had a 100% safety … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Headlines, Midwest Seaplane Pilot | Tagged Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association Splash-In, Midwest Flyer, Pokagon State Park, Randy Strebig, The Lake James Association | 6 Comments

Floatplane Pilot Tells of His Alaskan Adventure At Private Potluck Fly-In

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue VERONA, WIS. – Each year, retired Dane County Deputy, Tom Kretchman of Verona, Wisconsin, opens up his private airport – Sugar Ridge Airport (WS62) – to the community for a potluck dinner. … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Midwest Seaplane Pilot, October/November 2018, Sections | Tagged amphibious floats, J1 Super Cub, Jeff Plantz, Lycoming IO-360, Midwest Flyer, Patty Plantz, Sugar Ridge Airport, Tom Kretchman | Leave a comment

U.S. Airways Pilot Makes Successful Landing At Madden’s

Posted on August 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2018 issue Under the leadership of Steve Guetter, President of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA), the organization’s annual safety seminar and fly-in, May 18-20, 2018 at Madden’s Resort on Gull … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Aug/Sept 2018, Headlines, Midwest Seaplane Pilot | Tagged Dave Weiman, East Gull Lake Airport, Madden’s On Gull Lake, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics, Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association, MSPA, Steamboat Bay Seaplane Base, Steve Guetter | Leave a comment

Seaplane Flying In The Great Lakes Region

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

by Steve Smith Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue At the intersection of the 45 North latitude line and the 85 West longitude line is an area that is perfectly suited for seaplane flying. The area is surrounded … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Features, June/July 2018, Midwest Seaplane Pilot | Tagged 45 North Aviation, Great Lakes Region, Midwest Flyer, Seaplane flying, Steve Smith | Leave a comment

Minnesota Seaplane Safety Seminar & Fly-In

Posted on May 6, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue This edition of “Midwest Seaplane Pilot” is dedicated to the “Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Annual Safety Seminar & Fly-In” to be held May 18-20, 2018 at Madden’s Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota. Madden’s … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2018, Events, Midwest Seaplane Pilot, Sections | Tagged Madden’s Resort, Midwest Flyer, Minnesota Seaplane Safety Seminar & Fly-In | Leave a comment