Our Mission
The purpose of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association is to:
Promote seaplane flying and safety programs pertaining to seaplane operation throughout the State of Minnesota,
Promote a forum for the purpose of approaching governmental agencies, to educate said agencies, the legislature and the public in the understanding of seaplane operation, and
Create safe and compatible seaplane base facilities in the State of Minnesota
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
SPRING SAFETY REFRESHER
Saturday April 27, 2024 9:00AM CDT
"Saturday Morning Coffee and WINGS - Flying Yourself To Canada By Land And Sea"
Saturday May 18, 2024 8:30AM CDT
AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar
Greater Minnesota Aviation Gathering GMAG
PIG ROAST/ SPLASH IN
Surfside Seaplane Base MN24
Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Sunday August 10, 2025
Admission is included with your membership!
The Pig Roast is an event that is fun for the whole family, bring your spouse, children, parents and neighbors! This event is a great way to introduce someone new to the world of seaplane flying.
Join us for camaraderie, food, live music and seaplanes!
Use the link below to purchase additional admissions in advance for non members
Will you be using the turf strip at MN24?
Click HERE for the procedures !
SEAPLANE SAFETY SEMINAR
Maddens Resort on Gull Lake M16
Brainerd, Minnesota
September 19-21, 2025
Take part in a weekend refresher of safety, skills, entertainment, great food and maybe even a round of golf.
Highlights Include:
Premium Lodging
Delicious Food
Poker Run Sponsored by Wipaire
Landing Accuracy Contest
Live Entertainment Nightly
Silent Auction
Drawings for Free Prizes
Planning to attend the seminar but not staying at Madden’s? Use the link below to purchase admission to the seminar, Friday dinner and Saturday banquet if desired.
2024 Seminar Agenda
2024 MSPA Safety Seminar Winners
Lightspeed Zulu 3 Raffle Winner
Tim Iverson
Wipaire Garmin Watch Grand Prize Drawing
Zach Bruce
Weekend at Madden’s on Gull Lake Winner
Paul Breckner
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors
For information on how to become a platinum sponsor please contact joesaircraftmods@gmail.com
Board of Directors
Joe Birkemeyer- President
Ken Partyka - Vice President
Kyle Lewis - Secretary
Bill Spaniol - Treasurer
Contact Us
Questions about the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association? Use this form to send a message