Below you will find the details for this seminar. You may register by clicking the "Register" link.


Title:
Flying Floats to Bush Wheels
Topic:
Risk Management
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 16, 2026, starting at 09:30 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Josh Dickson, Igor Sikorsky, Josh Michaud PK Floats
Brief Description:

Incidents on water and in the backcountry. Learn directly from fellow Maine pilots as they share what happened during their incidents and accidents—what led up to them, how they handled the aftermath, and how they confidently returned to the cockpit. Their stories offer powerful lessons you can apply throughout your flying career.

Join us for the 25th Annual Seaplane Safety Seminar as we dive into accident avoidance, risk factors, and the real-world scenarios that every pilot can learn from.

Registration begins at 9:00 am with coffee and refreshments.The seminar will run from 9:30 to 12:30 with a luncheon to follow. This seminar qualifies for a Knowledge Credit through the FAA Wings program.

Select Number:
EA65142825
Location of Seminar:
Pittsfield Municipal Airport
176 Harrison St

Pittsfield, ME 04967
Directions to Venue:

From Maine Turnpike. East on Somerset Ave, south on Main St (Rt 100), southwest on Peltoma Ave, and then turn right onto Harrison St.


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  2B7
Seating:
60 seats at the facility, 51 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Stephen C Williams
Phone: (207) 350-2120
swilliams@mecoseal.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Thanks to our sponsors: PWM FSDO FAASTeam, Curtis Air, Central Maine Aviation, PK Floats, Maine Aeronautics Association, and the Seaplane Pilot Association.

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:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
National Project:
WINGS
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