Another Successful MSPA Pilot Safety Seminar

A variety of seaplanes nestle into place on the beach at Madden's Resort on East Gull Lake in Brainerd, host of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association 2018 Seaplane Pilots Safety seminar the weekend of May 18-20. Educational presentations by aviation experts, and banquet's deserving of royalty ruled the weekend.

Keynote Speaker Jeff Skiles, First Officer on the "Miracle on the Hudson" and vendor, Mitch Osowski hold a personalized tin tail number sign crafted by Osowski's business, Tin Tail Numbers.

Rachael Obermoller of MnDOT Aeronautics engaged attendees with her presentation: Don't Leave Home Without It: Five Essentials for Every Backcountry Pilot.

Grant Wallace and Miguel Diaz of Aero Techniques based at Fleming Field in South St. Paul were among the vendors at the Safety Seminar. Company owner Wallace offers general aviation maintenance and service backed by over 20 years experience.

Adria Kinney, Michael Freemen, Mary Meyer and Angela Kennally of the Customs Border patrol fielded questions at their booth in Madden's Town Hall during social hours at the Safety Seminar. Freemen also gave a presentation to attendees regarding how technology is making border patrol more efficient for aircraft owners and boat owners who are considered no risk travelers.

AOPA President, Mark Baker and Golden Wings Aviation Museum owner and aviation entrepreneur, Greg Herrick in front of Madden's Town Hall at the Seaplane Pilot's Safety Seminar.

Speaker, Pete Firlotte humorously shared his experience based wisdom regarding the adventure of flying into and out of Canada.

Mark Schreier's presentation, Things That Go Buzz, Click or Ker-Spoiny in the Air tickled, as well as educated attendees.