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Author: Steve Guetter

Board Member & Field Director Seaplane Pilots Association - Steve Guetter is a 3,000-hour Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor with single and multi-engine land ratings, as well as a single-engine seaplane rating. Passionate about seaplane flyid the Fire Boss AT802.ng, Steve has served on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association and the Seaplane Pilots Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Business Administration. His career in aerospace began as an engineer which led him to multiple roles in operations and business leadership. Steve is currently in his dream role as the General Manager of Wipaire’s Advanced Flight Training and Leasing (AFT&L) Division. AFT&L specializes in training, focusing on the amphibious Cessna 208 and the Fire Boss AT802. Steve is a Lifetime Member of the Seaplane Pilots Association, which is dedicated to seaplane safety, and expanding the seaplane pilot population. He and his wife own a Beech J35 Bonanza which they fly throughout the country for personal travel.

SEAPLANE PILOT: Landings & Being A Good Neighbor

Posted on May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by Steve Guetter

“Your airplane is loud, and you are disturbing my life,” was one of the few lines of an email I received following a recent flight with a colleague. I knew…

The Seaplane Rating Adventure

Posted on April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 by Steve Guetter

From pictures of the Pan Am Clippers to a Piper Cub on a beach, seaplanes bring together romance of flight, adventures on the water and access to unique and remote…

Preparing Ourselves As Pilots For The Floatplane Flying Season Ahead

Posted on March 1, 2025March 1, 2025 by Steve Guetter

As I write, we are deep into winter in the Midwest, most of the water around us is frozen solid, and our seaplane currency has more than likely lapsed. Some…

SEAPLANE PILOT: 2024 MSPA Safety Seminar

Posted on November 27, 2024December 9, 2024 by Steve Guetter

Perfect weather, a beach lined with seaplanes, and a grass airstrip for aircraft on wheels summarize the success of this year’s Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA) Safety Seminar, September 20-21,…

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