Title:
Seaplane Ground School
Topic:
Become A Safe And Successful Float Plane Pilot
Speaker(s):
Mark Cook, Tom Koop, Charles Scott
Brief Description:
This seminar will be ground training for pilots who wish to transition to flying floatplanes. Topics covered will include types and parts of floats, taxi procedures, amphibious operations, float plane safety, taxi procedures, docking and beaching, float plane performance, seaplane and maritime rules, takeoff and landing techniques, loading, and flight planning for floatplane flying. This seminar will be a great start for any pilot who wishes to obtain a seaplane rating.
The floatplane ground school is a four-hour course Friday morning located in Hangar A.
0800-0845 Seaplane Ground School Part 1
0900-0945 Seaplane Ground School Part 2
1030-1115 Seaplane Ground School Part 3
1130-1215 Seaplane Ground School Part 4
We will have individuals available to help pilots register with FAAST, so you may participate in the WINGS program. Come see how participating in the WINGS program can make it easier for you to remain flight current.
Select Number:
GL15144461
Location of Seminar:
Buffalo Municipal Airport
1305 County Road 134
Hangar A
Buffalo, MN 55313
Directions to Venue:
Seminar in Hangar A
Airport is located southeast of the City of Buffalo off of Highway 55. Turn north on County Road 134 (at the Kwik Trip) and the airport will be on your right just past Menards. It is easy to find using GPS/map apps.
Signs will be provided to guide you to parking.
Self serve fuel available with credit card.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KCFE
Seating:
150
seats at the facility,
72
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
MN FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
A special thank you to the members of EAA Chapter 878, Chris Fredrick, Manager, Buffalo Airport, and the City of Buffalo for their support and help in planning the 2026 Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering.
Minnesota Pilots Association (MNPA) charges non-members to attend GMAG event but each of the individual seminars are free of charge.
Please visit https://mnpilots.org/gmag for information on fees. MNPA members attend GMAG for free.
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:
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents:
