by Karen Workman It was one of those pivotal points in my life. I did not know it that day, or maybe I did, but I would not acknowledge it…
Tag: Seaplane
Put A Little Elbow Grease Into Invasive Species Prevention
by Rachel Obermoller Aviation Representative Did you know that over 80 percent of invasive species that transfer between bodies of water do so via ducks, geese, and Minnesota’s own common…
Wipaire Unveils Wipline 1450 Floats
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Wipaire, Inc. unveiled its brand-new Wipline 1450 floats July 23, 2012 at EAA AirVenture. This all-new float is designed for use on Light Sport Aircraft and other…
Wipaire Completes Cessna 206 Project… Working On Caravan, Skylane Improvements
by Steve Schapiro The centerpiece of Wipaire’s display at Sun ‘n Fun this year, March 27 thru April 1, 2012, in Lakeland, Florida, was a custom-designed and built Cessna 206…
It’s Just The Beginning
by Chris Roy, Director Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics It is always exciting to be at the start of a new year with all the promise of new opportunities and greater…
Blue Waters & Sunshine Greet Seaplane Pilots In Brainerd
BRAINERD, MINN. – Flying took precedence at the annual Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar & Fly-In, May 6-8, 2011, at Madden’s Resort on Gull Lake near Brainerd, Minnesota. The Minnesota…
Summer At Last!
With summer here, what better time is there to learn about flying, aircraft maintenance, airport operations and the vast array of aviation industry career fields? What better time is there…
Flying In The Canadian Arctic… Leave The Junk & Bring Home The Memories!
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;…
Getting Checked Out To Rent A Seaplane
by Jeffrey Flynn Aviation Representative Mn/DOT, Office of Aeronautics Most of my time flying seaplanes has been spent at latitudes north of Lake Superior. Sure there has been the occasional…
Gear Down On Final, Gear Down On Final…..Or Not?
by Curt Drumm Of all the flight training one can do over a pilot’s lifetime, one of the most fun challenges is probably getting your “seaplane rating.” Personally, I did…
Success by Chance!
True story of how to create an aviation business, backwards. by Karen Workman How do you start a successful aviation sightseeing business? According to John Justad, owner of Lake Country…
A Seaplane Adventure Over The Rockies
by Mary Alverson Flying seaplanes is great fun, whether flying a Piper Super Cub, Cessna 206, or de Havilland Beaver. While my usual mount is a Piper Super Cub, I…
Lakes & Airports… What They Have In Common
by Dave Weiman This issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine is dedicated to two very special activities in the Midwest this spring – seaplane flying and airport conferences. In Minnesota, the…