Title:
2025 Seaplane Season Safety Kick-Off
Topic:
Seaplane Rules and Safety
Speaker(s):
Cran Jones, Mark Fisher, Pat Ryan
Brief Description:
- Actual seaplane demonstrations/safety maneuvers.
- Boater/seaplane “rules of the road" seminar should take 1 hour
Select Number:
GL23135579
Location of Seminar:
Michigan Seaplane Base
2541 Tackles Dr
White Lake, MI 48386
Directions to Venue:
Drive in - from M59 Highland Rd proceed north on Williams Lk Rd to Gale Rd
- Turn left on Gale Rd to Tackles Drive Follow Tackles Dr to the left to 2541 Tackles Dr
Fly-in - Coordinate Arrival/Departure on PTK with Michigan Seaplane Owner or Manager.
See excerpt below in the Additional Public Documents for attachment with maps depicted.
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
32
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
- A free Cook-out, with hot dogs/burgers/pop will start at 1130 am.
- Vehicle Parking available at the Seaplane Base for 20 cars.
- Extra vehicle parking at the PTK Main Terminal Parking lot.
- Shuttle service from PTK to Seaplane base will be made available.
- 5 spaces at the Seaplane base (41D) for 5 Seaplanes weather permitting.
- A 24 hour notice prior to the event date will be sent cancelling the Seaplane base parking due to any weather concerns.
- Contact Cran Jones via email for reserving a spot at CJones@thomasandjones.com.
- Seminar will be planned to be held at the Seaplane base, backup location - PTK Main Terminal JDV Conference Center.
- Everyone to bring their favorite outdoor chair.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-person Safety Outreach to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents:
