Title:
SUN n FUN 2026 Forum - Amphibious Aircraft Safety Systems
Topic:
Looking at gear advisory systems, along with “gotchas” that can create unsafe or unwelcome surprises.
Speaker(s):
Amy Gesch, Wipaire
Brief Description:
First know thyself…and then know thy gear advisory system. If you’re interested in or currently flying an amphibious aircraft, this presentation will cover the functionality of different gear advisory systems, along with “gotchas” that can create unsafe or unwelcome surprises. Troubleshooting tools and methods will be reviewed in a scenario-based manner. Pilots who fly several different makes and models of floats or seaplanes, who have switched float makes/models, or who are considering making a change from one make/model of float to another will find this information to be of special interest. Concepts presented will be applicable to a variety of aircraft and float combinations, but will be of particular interest to pilots and owners currently flying Wipline floats, as well as those who are considering transitioning to or away from Wipline floats.
WINGS credit available!
To receive WINGS credit fill out attendance sheet available at the Forum entrance.
Select Number:
AFS0140370
Location of Seminar:
FAA Safety Center (Orlando Field Office)
4425 Sun N Fun Road
Lakeland, FL 33811
Directions to Venue:
The FAA Safety Center (aka"Orlando Field Office") is centrally located on the Sun-n-Fun grounds at the corner of Laird Drive and Sun-n-Fun Road. We are the large tan building with the rooftop deck. Forums entrance is on the west side of the building.
To receive WINGS/AMT credit fill out attendance sheet available at the Forum entrance.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KLAL
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
National FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
FAA forums run daily from 8:30 a.m. til 3:30 p.m.; each is typically 1 hour long.
Adjacent FAA Exhibit Hall open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
PRESENTED DURING THE SUN 'N FUN FLY-IN. NO FEE FOR THE FORUM, BUT AN ENTRANCE FEE IS REQUIRED BY SUN 'N FUN TO ENTER THE GROUNDS.For more information on Sun-n-Fun admissions, visit www.flysnf.org
See additional information below:
Lakeland Aviation Expo Forum Schedule
CURRENT SUN 'n FUN FLY-IN NOTAM IS MANDATORY FOR FLYING INTO SUN 'N FUN.
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 Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Airworthiness task not covered in the NPP
Additional Event Documents: