Title:
MSPA Safety Seminar - Playing Well in the Aviation Maintenance Sandbox
Topic:
Owner/Operator Mechanic Relations
Speaker(s):
Troy Siekas, P/ASEL, A&P, IA, MN FAASTeam Program Manager (Airworthiness)
Brief Description:
The owner of a General Aviation aircraft received all or most of their information about piloting a plane from their CFI but have received very little information about owning or maintaining an aircraft. If the owner hasn’t spent much time with their local A&P or repair facility, there is usually a lack of knowledge.
This presentation is a starting point to help owners/operators/pilots understand their aircraft’s maintenance needs and understand their relationship and maintenance facility.
Select Number:
GL15146371
Location of Seminar:
Madden's Resort
11266 Pine Beach Peninsula
Town Hall
Brainerd, MN 56401
Directions to Venue:
The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Assoc. Safety Seminar is being held at Madden’s on Gull Lake in the Town Hall Building, Seminars will be located on the upper level, in the main conference area.
Arriving by car: Once you arrive at Madden's, follow signs toward the Town Hall. There will be signs to direct you
Arriving by seaplane: Use M16 and beach your aircraft directly in front of Madden's Resort. Proceed up the stairs, past the main building and offices. Follow signs to the Town Hall.
Arriving by landplane: Use 9Y2. Once parked and secured call the Madden's front desk at (218) 829-2811 or (800) 642-5363 for shuttle service
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes 99Y2
Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
75
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
MN FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
A special thank you to Madden's Resort and the members the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association, vendors, and speakers for their support and help in planning the 2026 Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Annual Safety Seminar.
Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA) charges non-members to attend the MSPASS event but attending an individual seminar is free of charge.
Please visit https://www.mnseaplanes.com/ for information on fees and information.
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 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents:
