Minnesota
When someone thinks about seaplanes flying, Minnesota generally comes to mind. Because of its abundance of lakes, it is the perfect place for a person to learn to fly seaplanes. The Twin Cities
and Brainerd Lakes area offer seaplane training from May through October.
If you already have your seaplane rating, Minnesota is the perfect state to explore by seaplane. There are multiple fly-in destinations available for a lakeside lunch or dinner with easy lakeshore parking or docking available. The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association website lists the fly-in destinations.
Fishing is a great Minnesota pastime. A seaplane gives you access to any number of lakes. The MN DNR stocks lakes with public access or portages with walleye, trout, muskies, and other varieties of fish. The MN DNR uses seaplanes to stock the more remote and wilderness lakes.
Can you imagine flying to your lake of choice, shutting down the engine, sitting on your float and casting your line? Life doesn't get any better. So pack your shorts and water shoes and go to Minnesota to experience the joy of seaplane flying.
Significant bodies of water that are open include: Gull Lake
Significant bodies of water that are closed include:West Conservation Pool
Seaplane Schools in Minnesota
Adventure North Flying Service
Surfside Seaplane Training, LLC
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Minnesota Field Directors
Minnesota Field Director: Steve Guetter
Email Steve: Steve@penguinflight.net
Call Steve: 952-484-9457
Regional Seaplane Association
Minnesota Governor
Mark Dayton Democrat
Office of the Governor & Lt. Governor
116 Veterans Service Building
20 West 12th Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-201-3400 Fax: 651-797-1850
Minnesota Senators
Senator Al Franken
309 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5641
Senator Amy Klobuchar
302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-224-3244 Fax: 202-228-2186
Congressional General Aviation Caucus
Members
House Members
Phone: 202-225-2331 Fax: 202-225-6475
Betty McCollum Democrat
2256 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6631 Fax: 202-225-1968
Rick Nolan Democrat
2366 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6211 Fax: 202-225-0699
Erik Paulsen Republican
127 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2871 Fax: 202-225-6351
Collin Peterson Democrat
2204 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2165 Fax: 202-225-1593
Tim Walz Democrat
1034 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2472
Senate Members
Al Franken Democrat
309 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5641
Amy Klobuchar Democrat
302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-224-3244 Fax: 202-228-2186
