Madden's Resort was was the place to be for good flying, good fellowship, good food

Charlie Wiplinger, with the de Havilland Beaver that has a turbon engine instead of a piston engine. "It's a lot of fun to fly," says Wiplinger. "It's got 650 horse instead of 450 horse so it's a rocket ship. It just gets up and goes."

A serene atmosphere pervaded the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Safety Seminar at Madden's Resort on Gull Lake.

The Civil Air Patrol assists in float plane parking during the event.

Pilot Kris Harty, arrives from New Richmond,WI flying a 182 on floats, Pilot Brenda Demotte from Apple Valley, MN in a turbo 206 on floats .

Malcom Karnowski, Bill Moga, Jim Hancock ,recipient, Vikki Hancock, his wife, Marly Moga, Linda Wiplinger enjoying one of the social hours in the exhibit room. Jim Hancock has a particluar reason to celebrate. He received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award during the event.

Greg Jorvig, pre-flights this Cessna 206 on straight flloats, owned by president of Aero Minnesota, Adam Forsberg while Forsberg mans the display booth in the exhibit area of the seminar which was very well attended.

Dan Dolliff of Aero Minnesota gives a thumbs at the safety seminar, a feeling pretty much typical of all attendees.

Adam Forsberg, president of Aero Minnesota and Gregg Jorvig enjoy a chat near the Aero Minnesota booth.

Kevin Morris, FAA Safety Inspector's presentation "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles" was delivered with a great sense of humor and practical advice. Google FAA UAS for info.