Title:
Maine Seaplane Safety Expo
Topic:
Open Water - Navigating the Start of the Floatplane Season
Speaker(s):
Ken Costa, Steve Williams, Jake Morrel
Brief Description:
Lake People call it "Ice Out" and River People call it "the Ice Running". For floatplane pilots it signals the start of the float season. A conflicting time for the seaplane pilot where immersion in the water will limit survivability to minutes, yet soaring air temperatures create density altitude conditions drastically reducing aircraft performance.
Join SPA’s Field Directors Ken Costa and Steve Williams as they review preparation of aircraft and pilot for the upcoming float season.
Morning coffee and pastries provided by Maine Aeronautics Association with lunch donations benefiting Maine ACE Camp. Door prizes including the chance to win a David Clark Headset.
Jake Morrel will be our afternoon speaker, who along with his wife Beth ran the Hardscrabble Camps on Spencer Lake. An accomplished floatplane pilot, Maine Guide, and story teller, Jake will share memories and photos of his years flying the Maine North Woods. Jake recently authored "Hardscrabble Lodge" a collection of bush flying stories.
Location of Seminar:
Old Town Municipal Airport
100 Airport Rd
Old Town, ME 04468
Directions to Venue:
From I-95 Maine Turnpike take exit 197 onto ME-43 towards Old Town. After approximately 2 miles turn left onto Airport Rd. Follow signage to seminar.
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Seating:
80
seats at the facility,
67
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team and the Portland FSDO
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The Safety Seminar is brought to you by: The Seaplane Pilots Association, Maine Aeronautics Association, Old Town Municipal Airport, Scruffy Productions and Maine ACE Camp.
Morning coffee and pastries provided by the Maine Aeronautics Association and lunch donations to benefit Maine ACE Camp. Lodging and restaurants nearby. Visiting pilots needing transportation please contact Steve Williams 207-350-2120.
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:
Approach and Landings
Additional Event Documents:
