Tag Archives: Philip Mattison

As The Geese Migrate, So Must The Seaplanes!

Posted on August 17, 2017 by mwflyer

by Philip Mattison Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue I met Brian Schanche, the owner of Adventure Seaplanes, 20 years ago when I responded to a want ad in the newspaper about seaplane rental. Do you remember the … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Features, Midwest Seaplane Pilot | Tagged Adventure Seaplanes, Brian Schanche, bush pilot, Lori Schanche, Philip Mattison, Seaplane Rating, Surfside Seaplane Base | 2 Comments

Flying On Floats or Wheels…. Checklists Could Save Your Life!

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

by Philip Mattison I am a 5,000-plus hour pilot, with commercial, single and multi-engine, instrument, seaplane, skiplane, and instructor ratings. I have logged 1,200-plus hours in my Super Cub on floats, flying north of the Arctic Circle three times, have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Features, April/May 2014, Destinations, Education, Features | Tagged Arctic Circle, Brian Schanche, emergency egress training, Floatplane Flying, Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Seminar, Philip Mattison, Super Cub | Leave a comment

Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar & Fly-In

Posted on July 30, 2012 by mwflyer

BRAINERD, MINN. – Seaplane pilots from throughout Minnesota and neighboring states attended the 2012 Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar & Fly-In, May 4-6 at Madden’s Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota. Many seaplane owners parked their planes right outside their cabins during … Continue reading →

Posted in August/September 2012, Events, Sections | Tagged Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar & Fly-In, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics, Philip Mattison | Leave a comment

Fourth of July Seaplane Adventure To The Sub Arctic

Posted on April 6, 2012 by mwflyer

by Philip Mattison My wife, Kathleen (Kath), and I were looking for a floatplane trip last mid summer, so we called Brian Schanche of Adventure Seaplanes at Surfside Seaplane Base in Minneapolis. Brian invited us to fly a two-ship trip … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Destinations, Features | Tagged Adventure Seaplane, Arctic Circle, Austria, Baker Lake, Beth Marie Anderson, Brian Schanche, Cessna 185, Churchill, Crane Lake, Dog Skin Lodge, Innsbruck, Kathleen Mattison, Kazan Falls, Lazy Bear Lodge, Little Vermillion Lake, Manitoba, Norway Lodge, Philip Mattison, Seaplane Adventures, Sub Arctic, Super Cub, Surfside Seaplane Base, Tim Johnston | Leave a comment

Flying In The Canadian Arctic… Leave The Junk & Bring Home The Memories!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by mwflyer

by Philip Mattison If you are looking for a great flying adventure, head for Canada on wheels or floats! I fly a yellow and black 1999 Cub Crafters Super Cub; my friend, Wolfgang Greiner, flys a red and white 1998 … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Features, March/April 2012 | Tagged Alaska, Arctic Circle, Canada, Cub Crafters Super Cub, Philip Mattison, Seaplane, TSA, Wipline amphibious floats | Leave a comment