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

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