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Water Flying Aviation Podcast
by Seaplane Pilots Foundation
Brought to you by the Seaplane Pilots Association, "Water Flying" is a weekly aviation podcast featuring news, tips and tricks, discussions on seaplane safety and interviews with manufactures, seaplane CFI's, aviation industry leaders and passionate seaplane pilots from around the world. Fan, owner or operator, you will find these episodes entertaining and highly informative.
Episodes
Patty Wagstaff's New Seaplane Training Course from Sporty's Pilot Shop
11 Feb 2026 · 1 h 27
Sporty’s has just released an impressive and visually stunning new Seaplane Rating Course that features Patty Wagstaff as the lead on-camera instructor. Along with being a national aerobatic champion and popular airshow performer, Patty is an exceptional instructor and experienced Alaska seaplane…
Adventures in the Canadian Wilderness: Black Moose Outpost with Nate Herbert
17 Dec 2025 · 1 h 24
In this episode of Water Flying, host Steven McCaughey speaks with Nate Herbert from Black Moose Outpost about the unique experiences and opportunities available in the Canadian wilderness. They discuss Nate's background in bush flying, the impressive fleet of aircraft at Black Moose Outpost, and…
Ultimate 2025 Christmas Gift Guide for Pilots: Expert Picks with Sporty’s CEO John Zimmerman
3 Dec 2025 · 1 h 13
In this episode of WaterFlying, host Steve McCaughey and guest John Zimmerman from Sporty's Pilot Shop discuss the best holiday gifts for pilots in 2025. They explore various innovative aviation products, the importance of safety gear, and the significance of continuous learning for pilots during…
The International Seaplane Meeting in Biscarrosse France with Derry Gregoire
19 Nov 2025 · 1 h 23
French seaplane owner and pilot Derry Gregoire joins Steve on this episode of the Water Flying podcast to discuss a seaplane event like no other: the Rassemblement Internatinal d'Hydravions de Biscarrosse. Held every other year on an historic freshwater seaplane lake just a stone’s throw from the…
Explore the Exciting World of the Super Petrel XP with Roger Helton
29 Oct 2025 · 1 h 26
Super Petrel USA's CEO Roger Helton sits down with Steve McCaughey to explore his history, the development of the Rotax 916 engine and how it has helped make the Super Petrel XP the exciting LSA Flying Boat that it has evolved into. With three decades of development and improvement the Super…
Are You Missing Important Inspections In Your Aircraft Maintenance?
1 Oct 2025 · 1 h 01
Join Steve's guest Darren Tilman for a deep dive into aircraft exhaust system maintenance, and how dynamic propeller balancing will increase the reliability of your aircraft systems, potentially protect you from inflight failures and reduce your operational costs. Heat cycles, slip joints,…
Discover the Amazing Antonov AN-2 Amphibious Floatplane from 2 Solitude
17 Sept 2025 · 1 h 26
This week on the Water Flying Aviation Podcast Steve McCaughey sits down with Sandy Loutitt inside his impressive turbine Antonov AN-2 amphibious floatplane. This one of a kind monster is over 13 feet tall, has a wingspan of 60 feet, holds 1,200 gallons of fuel and has a 3,000 pound useful load.…
Introducing the Apex 600 Horsepower Diesel Aircraft Engine
3 Sept 2025 · 58 min
Tom Hamilton sits down with Steve McCaughey to exclusively introduce the Apex 600 horsepower diesel aircraft engine. Tom has a long history in aviation, he famously founded Stoddard Hamilton Aircraft in which he designed and produced the high performance and highly popular Glasair and Glastar…
Bolt on Aircraft Engine Performance with Power Flow Systems
20 Aug 2025 · 1 h 27
All pilots want more performance from the airplanes they fly, especially seaplane pilots. In this episode of the Water Flying podcast Steve McCaughey sits down with Darren Tilman, President of Power Flow Exhaust Systems to explore one of the best but perhaps least known ways to unlock more power,…
Darren Pleasance CEO of AOPA Sits Down with Steve McCaughey
6 Aug 2025 · 1 h 26
In this episode of the Water Flying podcast, I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Darren Pleasance who recently became the CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the largest aviation non-profit advocacy organization in the world. It has rewarding working with Darren on…
Flying the Fire Boss with Steve Guetter
23 Jul 2025 · 55 min
Almost live from AirVenture 2025! Steve McCaughey is joined by Steve Guetter to discuss the incredible Fire Boss . Steve Guetter is not only the General Manager of Advanced Flight Training & Leasing , he is also a Seaplane Pilots Association Board Member and Minnesota Field Director. Join a great…
Flying Seaplanes in Wyoming with Sheridan Pilots 307
9 Jul 2025 · 1 h 07
JT Grainger of Sheridan Pilots 307 joins Steve McCaughey for a discussion on the challenges and rewards of flying high altitude lake operations in the school's Cessna 172 on Wipline amphibious floats . Based in Sheridan, Wyoming, JT is a SPA Field Director and passionate promotor of all things…
The World's Most Beautiful Amphibian the Grumman Mallard with Dr Loel Fenwick
25 Jun 2025 · 1 h 04
In this episode of SPA’s Water Flying podcast Steve sits down with Dr. Loel Fenwick to discuss “The World's Most Beautiful Amphibian”, which happens to be Loel’s own Grumman G-73 Mallard—or maybe both of Loel’s Mallards. Recorded while sitting under the wing of one of Loel's G-73s at his gorgeous…
Flying the Amazing N3N Seaplane with Addison Pemberton
11 Jun 2025 · 54 min
On this episode of the Water Flying podcast Steve is joined by Addison Pemberton to discuss his amazing N3N seaplane. This round-engine biplane is the only one of its kind flying on a single mono-float. The N3N was the primary seaplane trainer for the US Navy from 1936 until 1961. It is a rare…
The Alaska Aviation Museum in Anchorage with Danny Seybert
28 May 2025 · 1 h 03
Danny Seybert ,president of the Alaska Aviation Museum, joins Steve McCaughey on this episode of the Water Flying podcast to discuss growing up in a historic aviation family in Alaska in the 1970's. Danny's father Orin Seybert founded PenAir in 1955 which famously flew Grumman G-21 Gooses…
Flying Seaplanes Over San Francisco Bay with Aero Adventures
14 May 2025 · 50 min
On this episode Steve is in Sausalito, California with Aaron Singer of Aero Adventures . Commodore Center Seaplane Base, where Aero Adventures operates, dates back to the romance of the Pan Am Clipper Ships. The base has an amazing safety record and a colorful history as the location where Otis…
Clear Lake Seaplane Splash-In 2025 : With Amanda Martin Lake County Chamber CEO
30 Apr 2025 · 45 min
Join Amanda and Steve McCaughey for a discussion about both the Clear Lake Splash-In and the growing vision and opportunities for seaplanes at this Northern California secret gem. Clear Lake is the largest lake fully within the state of California, with over 100 miles of shoreline, and yet the…
Slade Rosamond's Next Chapter in Aviation
7 Mar 2025 · 1 h 03
The SPA team is small, hardworking and known for moving mountains for our members. Slade joined the SPA team in 2021 and has traveled extensively supporting our mission, largely became our goto solution for maintaining, wrangling and implementing our technology needs amongst the many other demands…
Discussing Husky Bush Plane with Aviat President Steve Anderson
3 Jul 2024 · 43 min
On this episode I am joined by Steve Anderson, President of Aviat Aircraft as we explore the Husky. Let's be honest, there are very few certified bush/seaplanes being made today. The Aviat Husky is a two place American made and owned aircraft that has the capability to fill a mission few current…
Tanglefoot Seaplane Splash-In 2023 - Priest Lake, Idaho
28 Jun 2023 · 1 h 07
Jack Jacobson and Amy Fenwick from the Washington Seaplane Pilots Association join Steve McCaughey on this episode to provide a recap of the 2023 Tanglefoot Seaplane Splash-In on Priest Lake, Idaho. Perfectly calm, cool and clear weather welcomed over 30 seaplanes and their pilots. This amazing…