Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
It just doesn't get any better than this!
A tip of the wing to photographer Brad Thornberg for this captivating cover shot of this Grumman Albatross at the 2016 Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Safety Seminar. Thornberg and Debbie, his wife live in the Brainer Lakes area. A pilot as well as a photographer, Thornberg says "photography is a way to share flight and our Minnesota landscapes with people." To which we say, thank you, Brad!
Serenity at its finest, seaplanes tucked in their places on the shore of Gull Lake at Madden's Resort.
Three T34s flying formation over Gull Lake at Madden's Resort.
Mike Donavan of NorthPoint Aviation greets attendees with a warm, welcome smile at the 2016 Seaplane Safety Seminar.
Dale and Chris Jordan, a father and son team from Brainerd share a few thoughts about the Seminar.
Rod Machado, author, Illustrator, humorist, and public speaker autographing copies of his publication, How to Fly an Airplane Handbook.
Myron Angstman, lawyer and individualist who shared photos and stories of his Alaska wilderness home in a conversation with Master Pilot Derwin Hammond.
How is this Carbon Cub by CubCrafters for following the rules in the air? Perfect! Following rules on the road? Not so much...however, breaking the rules didn't last long. This little beauty was soon nestled in to a turf parking area during the surf and turf weekend.
An invigorating aerobatic performance by Grant Nielson Air Shows in the CAP 232 captivated the audience.
Better seminars, food, camaraderie, weather, or fun just couldn't be ordered. The 2016 Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association's 2016 Safety Seminar at Madden's Resort was enjoyed by attendees, presenters, vendors, and perhaps even employees who had a chance to glance out a window or step outdoors to see the weekend's aviation activity, engage in captivating learning sessions, eat like royalty, and enjoy the company of others.
Fun Meters were maxed during the Social Hour in the exhibit area at Madden's Town Hall as attendees exchanged information about the seminars they attended, sipped on their favorite beverages, spent time chatting with vendors, and picked up handy mementos of the seminar.
Visual treats were everywhere, all weekend. Friday night's air show provided eyeball stimulation with a mix of aircraft including a Fighter Jet Fly-By, three T34s flying formation , an invigorating aerobatic performance by Grant Nielson Air Shows in the CAP 232 , and an Albatross performing some fabulous water work.
Special guest speakers at the banquet were Myron Angstman, lawyer and individualist who shared photos and stories of his Alaska wilderness home, and Rod Machado, author, Illustrator, humorist, and public speaker.
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