Advocacy

The Seaplane Pilots Association was formed in 1972 to represent seaplane pilots in regulatory affairs. Since then, SPA has established itself as the leading organization for working with private, local, state, and federal agencies to open waterways and ensure reasonable regulation of seaplanes.

This section provides information of interest to seaplane pilots, public policymakers, and the press. Included in this section are informative documents describing various aspects of seaplane operations, including safety, environmental impact, and noise. This section also includes in-depth analysis and comments on important regulatory issues.

 

For Members, Media, and Policymakers...
Open Waters Campaign - SPA's general advocacy program.
Flying America's Waterways - A short video ideal for public presentation.
Seaplane Compatibility Issues Report - Seaplane safety record, jurisdictional issues, and noise analysis.
Seaplane Environmental Issues Summary (PDF, 34KB) - Just like the name says.
Seaplane Operations FAQ (PDF, 63KB) - Answers to common questions about seaplane operations in general.
Seaplane Base FAQ (PDF, 64KB) - Answers to common questions about seaplane "bases".
Security Tips for Seaplane Pilots (PDF, 139KB) - Tips for post-9/11 seaplane operations.

Regulatory Briefs & Comments
Aleknagik Seaplane Ordinance - updated April 20, 2006
Missouri Breaks Draft Management Plan - updated May 3, 2006
Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft - updated March 14, 2006
Alabama River Legislation - updated March 8, 2005
Lake Isabel, Index, Washington - updated December 7, 2004
Pickerel Pond, Laconia, New Hampshire - updated March 31, 2004
Air Tour Operators NPRM - updated January 26, 2004
Federal Manatee Protection Zones - updated May 14, 2003
Letter to FAA Administrator on Disney Airspace (PDF, 68KB)- updated March 20, 2003
Cascade Reservoir, Cascade, Idaho - updated February 4, 2002
Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield, Massachusetts - updated July 10, 2001
Adirondack Park, New York - updated June 15, 2001
San Juan Islands (WA) - Updated September, 2000
Voyageurs National Park (MN) - Updated August, 2000
Lake Aircraft Spar AD - Updated September, 2000
Michigan Aeronautics Code (MI) - Updated September, 2000




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Feb 26, 2009 at 12:25 PM Maine Advocacy Issue - Nationwide Implications James McManus 336
Feb 14, 2009 at 03:40 PM Remarks at Indiana Public Comment Meeting James McManus 280
Feb 13, 2009 at 12:37 PM Public Meeting - Lows Lake, NY James McManus 248
Oct 30, 2008 at 03:02 PM SPA Advocacy James McManus 3292
Jul 02, 2008 at 02:59 PM New Michigan Aeronautics Rules James McManus 1528
Jul 02, 2008 at 02:40 PM Lake Aircraft Wing Spar AD James McManus 2627
Jul 02, 2008 at 02:36 PM Voyageurs National Park Draft General Mgt Plan James McManus 1059
Jul 02, 2008 at 02:32 PM San Juan Islands, Washington James McManus 1164
Jul 02, 2008 at 02:24 PM Adirondack Park, New York State James McManus 1777
Jul 02, 2008 at 02:16 PM Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield, MA James McManus 1582
Jul 02, 2008 at 02:11 PM Cascade Reservoir, Cascade, Idaho James McManus 1153
Jul 02, 2008 at 02:06 PM Federal Manatee Refuges James McManus 994
Jul 02, 2008 at 01:59 PM Air Tour Operators NPRM James McManus 992
Jul 02, 2008 at 01:52 PM Pickerel Pond, New Hampshire James McManus 1148
Jul 02, 2008 at 01:40 PM Alabama River Legislation James McManus 1071
Jul 02, 2008 at 12:49 PM Lake Isabel, Washington James McManus 1464
Jul 01, 2008 at 05:13 PM Repositionable Gear on Light Sport Aircraft James McManus 2223
Jul 01, 2008 at 04:23 PM Upper Missouri River Breaks Monument Draft Mgt Plan James McManus 1508
Jul 01, 2008 at 03:30 PM Aleknagik Seaplane Ordinance 04-03 James McManus 1217
Jul 01, 2008 at 03:20 PM Regulatory Issues & Briefs James McManus 3613
Jul 01, 2008 at 03:11 PM Flying America's Waterways James McManus 4407
Jul 01, 2008 at 03:07 PM Open Waters Campaign James McManus 3362
 
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