Great vid.... I have a special place for seaplanes.... I am from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada...airport code for my home airport is CYAM... but way back when I was in high school back in 1970, I was 15 when I started to learn how to fly... but instead of out at the airport, my father new someone that owned a float plane school.... so I started to get my flight training for my private on floats flying a PA-18 super cub, also on a J3 Cub and a PA-12 as well....well I worked there as well getting lessons as payment... but .. float season ended, winter came, now floats came off and skis went on, got ski time, winter ended so skis off and wheels on, went out to the airport and got tail dragger time on the PA-18... by the time I took my flight test for private, I was rated single engine land and sea...If u are a float pilot and want great float flying, Ontario is a great place to do it, thousands of lakes...
I grew up with airplanes in the family and loved flying. It was when I worked in Nigeria for a short time back in the 90s, and traveled a few times there in a Caravan on floats, that I decided to get my license when I got home. I never got a floatplane rating, but it was floatplane that finally kicked me in to getting my PPL.
Very informative video. A seaplane rating is a rating I will definitely get one day and this truly made me want to do it sooner rather than later. Always enjoy your videos.
Martin, another great video. There is no more fun or freeing experience to have in an airplane then on be on the water. Great job capturing that. Thank you for being a great advocate for and ambassador to aviation.
J Davis your absolutely right! I’m a bonanza driver, have been for 15yrs! Got my SES earlier this year ...... and much to the delight (😂🤪) of my wife I brought home a Carbon Cub on Amphibs. Floats are so much fun!
Very informative, Martin. Steve spoke on so many bits of history that I found to be very interesting. Was wondering if the possibility of pollution while fueling, presumably on water, is the main restriction to the acceptance of seaplanes. Also are there seaplane GPS approaches/procedures?
Hi Martin, new to your channel and soaking it all up. As a 350 hr VFR pilot who's back in the left seat after a few years break I'm really enjoying virtual flying with you. Expert content, professionally produced, you have me hooked! Shiny side up, greasy side down, keep up the good work! Christine
hey Martin, just want to let you know how much I am enjoying your channel, you ask great questions on your interviews, and the flying scenes are awesome, I first saw you flying the Beech 18, and there is a special place in my heart for old airplanes with round engines (I was a member of Save-a-Connie in Kansas City for several years) We flew and maintained an L1049H Super Constellation, as well as restoring a 1941 DC-3. I look forward to more videos with great content, thanks, you have a fan here!
LOVE this; grew up, and live just 40 minutes north of this rare gem. Lake Winnebago can get nasty, but she appears to have been calm, and in great shape at the seaplane base. 👍
Right - that day (Saturday, almost at the end of AirVenture) started quite windy, and that morning it was actually in question whether we'd be able to fly or not. Thankfully it calmed down in the afternoon. - Martin
Top notch video Martin. I especially found Steve a exceptional spokesman for the interview, and the seaplane community. On a personal note Martin, it looks as though you are favouring your back or leg as you walk around with Steve did you have a accident on one of your bicycle tours? If that is the case, wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks, Harvey. I'm trying to remember what shape I was in that day... Certainly nothing severe had happened, though it WAS at the end of a long week of walking and standing around, so that probably took a toll. I appreciate the wishes. I agree Steve did a very good job with the presentation and talking. I'm not surprise SPA picked him to be their leader. Best regards, Martin
Their are not many seaplane in Jamaica but, south of my town is an island with and land locked harbour that was used as a seaplane base by the US navy during WW2 'Little Goat Island'. It too would make an excilent venue like yours.
Martin, Thanks for the tour! I have also spent time relaxing at the seaplane base at OSH...wonderful place to do that. BTW...I took my SES training at Washington National Airport (now Reagan International) in a C-150 back in the winter of 1969...quite a thrill with airliners passing overhead as we water-taxied out of the boat basin for takeoff from the Potomac River. Most of my practicing was across the wide river from George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate! History and seaplane flying...what a combination! Looking forward to Part II next week!!
Hi Jim, thanks for that comment. Wow, flight training around Washington National - can you imagine how this would turn out today? Unthinkable, unfortunately. Best, Martin
Because floatplanes are extremely expensive. Insurance is expensive. Renting is pretty much non-existent. I think he said it well, you pretty much have to own one. I highly doubt it is for lack of interest or excitement, but for monetary reasons. I enjoy your channel, thanks for sharing.
Sweet, love that you’re learning new things, I just posted my 1st time flying a turboprop Kodiak 100 last week, LOVED it... Seaplane is on my list as well....
Martin Pauly It was a blast, they said if you can fly a 182, you can fly a Kodiak, a few nuances that are different obviously, 2nd time up I was a lot more relaxed... check it out if you have a chance....
Great vid.... I have a special place for seaplanes.... I am from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada...airport code for my home airport is CYAM... but way back when I was in high school back in 1970, I was 15 when I started to learn how to fly... but instead of out at the airport, my father new someone that owned a float plane school.... so I started to get my flight training for my private on floats flying a PA-18 super cub, also on a J3 Cub and a PA-12 as well....well I worked there as well getting lessons as payment... but .. float season ended, winter came, now floats came off and skis went on, got ski time, winter ended so skis off and wheels on, went out to the airport and got tail dragger time on the PA-18... by the time I took my flight test for private, I was rated single engine land and sea...If u are a float pilot and want great float flying, Ontario is a great place to do it, thousands of lakes...
On my bucket list.
Well worth a trip from KOSH, Mike!
Best, Martin
Very informative
Thanks, Niko. The second part will be more fun, where we actually take the 185 for a splash in the lake.
Best, Martin
Great video Martin! I need to look into a seaplane rating.
Thanks, Dan - you and I both!
- Martin
I grew up with airplanes in the family and loved flying. It was when I worked in Nigeria for a short time back in the 90s, and traveled a few times there in a Caravan on floats, that I decided to get my license when I got home. I never got a floatplane rating, but it was floatplane that finally kicked me in to getting my PPL.
Great story - and maybe you can still get the seaplane rating in the future.
Regards, Martin
Love it!
Glad to hear - thanks!
- Martin
Tons of great info.. Thanks Martin and take care!
Glad you enjoyed it, John.
- Martin
Very informative video. A seaplane rating is a rating I will definitely get one day and this truly made me want to do it sooner rather than later. Always enjoy your videos.
Thanks, Louis. It really does like like fun, doesn't it?
- Martin
Martin, another great video. There is no more fun or freeing experience to have in an airplane then on be on the water. Great job capturing that. Thank you for being a great advocate for and ambassador to aviation.
Thanks for the kind words! I'm seriously considering getting a seaplane rating for myself after this experience.
- Martin
It will be the most fun you have ever had in an airplane. Only one problem with getting a SES/MES rating...you’ll want to buy a float plane!
J Davis your absolutely right! I’m a bonanza driver, have been for 15yrs! Got my SES earlier this year ...... and much to the delight (😂🤪) of my wife I brought home a Carbon Cub on Amphibs. Floats are so much fun!
Very informative, Martin. Steve spoke on so many bits of history that I found to be very interesting. Was wondering if the possibility of pollution while fueling, presumably on water, is the main restriction to the acceptance of seaplanes. Also are there seaplane GPS approaches/procedures?
I can't answer the approach question - maybe somebody who is seaplane rated will answer here?
- Martin
Hi Martin, new to your channel and soaking it all up.
As a 350 hr VFR pilot who's back in the left seat after a few years break I'm really enjoying virtual flying with you.
Expert content, professionally produced, you have me hooked!
Shiny side up, greasy side down, keep up the good work!
Christine
Thank you for the kind words, Christine.
And welcome back to the world of flying!
- Martin
Lake Winnebago looks gorgeous. I'd forgotten how much I miss the midwestern lakes.
I love the Midwest in the summer. Now, winter, that's a different story...
Regards, Martin
Guess I never was aware of the seaplane area at Oshkosh. Thanks for sharing.
Check it out sometime - it's a nice break of the busy KOSH routine.
- Martin
hey Martin, just want to let you know how much I am enjoying your channel, you ask great questions on your interviews, and the flying scenes are awesome, I first saw you flying the Beech 18, and there is a special place in my heart for old airplanes with round engines (I was a member of Save-a-Connie in Kansas City for several years) We flew and maintained an L1049H Super Constellation, as well as restoring a 1941 DC-3. I look forward to more videos with great content, thanks, you have a fan here!
Thanks for checking in, Vic. I envy you for flying a Super Connie - that would be quite a treat!
Best regards, Martin
Epic. Must be so much fun!!!😎
Yes, it WAS fun! I am now seriously considering getting a seaplane rating myself.
- Martin
Great interview will be looking forward to your seaplane experience.
Thanks, Michael. That next video will probably post on Tuesday.
Best, Martin
LOVE this; grew up, and live just 40 minutes north of this rare gem. Lake Winnebago can get nasty, but she appears to have been calm, and in great shape at the seaplane base. 👍
Right - that day (Saturday, almost at the end of AirVenture) started quite windy, and that morning it was actually in question whether we'd be able to fly or not. Thankfully it calmed down in the afternoon.
- Martin
Top notch video Martin. I especially found Steve a exceptional spokesman for the interview, and the seaplane community.
On a personal note Martin, it looks as though you are favouring your back or leg as you walk around with Steve did you have a accident on one of your bicycle tours? If that is the case, wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks, Harvey. I'm trying to remember what shape I was in that day... Certainly nothing severe had happened, though it WAS at the end of a long week of walking and standing around, so that probably took a toll. I appreciate the wishes.
I agree Steve did a very good job with the presentation and talking. I'm not surprise SPA picked him to be their leader.
Best regards, Martin
Super informative, fun and exciting! Great job Martin, much appreciated.
Thank you - happy to hear you enjoyed it!
- Martin
Their are not many seaplane in Jamaica but, south of my town is an island with and land locked harbour that was used as a seaplane base by the US navy during WW2 'Little Goat Island'. It too would make an excilent venue like yours.
I can think of so many nice places which would make great destinations for seaplanes!
- Martin
Martin, Thanks for the tour! I have also spent time relaxing at the seaplane base at OSH...wonderful place to do that. BTW...I took my SES training at Washington National Airport (now Reagan International) in a C-150 back in the winter of 1969...quite a thrill with airliners passing overhead as we water-taxied out of the boat basin for takeoff from the Potomac River. Most of my practicing was across the wide river from George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate! History and seaplane flying...what a combination! Looking forward to Part II next week!!
Hi Jim, thanks for that comment. Wow, flight training around Washington National - can you imagine how this would turn out today? Unthinkable, unfortunately.
Best, Martin
Because floatplanes are extremely expensive. Insurance is expensive. Renting is pretty much non-existent. I think he said it well, you pretty much have to own one. I highly doubt it is for lack of interest or excitement, but for monetary reasons. I enjoy your channel, thanks for sharing.
Sweet, love that you’re learning new things,
I just posted my 1st time flying a turboprop Kodiak 100 last week, LOVED it...
Seaplane is on my list as well....
Wow, a Kodiak turboprop - I bet that was fun!
- Martin
Martin Pauly
It was a blast, they said if you can fly a 182, you can fly a Kodiak, a few nuances that are different obviously, 2nd time up I was a lot more relaxed... check it out if you have a chance....
I love the Air Cam on floats. I've seen videos of them flying low over the water and it looks like a blast. I'd love to go for a ride in one.
Yes, the Air Cam is a special deal and a great example of purposeful design. I would love to fly one someday!
- Martin
As usual, great educational video Martin.
Steve forgot that some of the best Seaplane flying is in Canada, check it out.👍😉
I bet Canada is awesome, just like Alaska (which Steve did mention).
- Martin