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

Posted on March 25, 2014April 17, 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,…

Fourth of July Seaplane Adventure To The Sub Arctic

Posted on April 6, 2012April 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…

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

Posted on March 31, 2011April 14, 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;…

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