Ultimate 2025 Christmas Gift Guide for Pilots: Expert Picks with Sporty’s CEO John Zimmerman

Patty Wagstaff's New Seaplane Training Course from Sporty's Pilot Shop

Sporty’s has just released an impressive and visually stunning new Seaplane Rating Course [https://www.sportys.com/seaplane-rating-course-with-patty-wagstaff.html?srsltid=AfmBOorWAUtucgcD0Oye_TqpdTU0eTEbjoVIvPHZr0kw1I81SrUiKbnW] that features Patty Wagstaff [https://pattywagstaff.com/]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 pilot. Water Flying Podcast host Steve McCaughey, who was a video production consultant on the course and appears in several scenes, teams up with Patty Wagstaff and Bret Koebbe from Sporty's for a fascinating behind-the-scenes discussion of why the course is so good for both aspiring seaplane pilots and seasoned, rated pilots, and how it all came together. At multiple locations from Alaska to Florida using 15 different seaplanes, the dedicated film crew and expert trainers spent more than a year creating the video. The course was made possible with the considerable resource network of the Seaplane Pilots Association, and in recognition Sporty’s [https://www.sportys.com/] is donating multiple seaplane rating scholarships to the Seaplane Foundation [https://seaplanefoundation.org/]. The course represents a new level of cooperation between Sporty’s, SPA and the Seaplane Foundation. It’s worth your time to listen to Patty’s, Bret's and Steve’s insider talk about the most informative and entertaining seaplane training video that has ever been produced.

Adventures in the Canadian Wilderness: Black Moose Outpost with Nate Herbert

In this episode of Water Flying, host Steven McCaughey speaks with Nate Herbert from Black Moose Outpost [https://blackmooseoutposts.com]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 the challenges faced in bush flying operations. The conversation also highlights the luxurious accommodations and fishing and hunting experiences offered at the outpost, as well as the lessons learned in aviation and the importance of safety in remote flying. Visit Black Moose Outpost's website at blackmooseoutposts.com [https://blackmooseoutposts.com]

Ultimate 2025 Christmas Gift Guide for Pilots: Expert Picks with Sporty’s CEO John Zimmerman

In this episode of WaterFlying, host Steve McCaughey and guest John Zimmerman from Sporty's Pilot Shop [https://Sportys.com]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 winter months. The conversation also delves into personal experiences in aviation, the unique challenges of seaplane flying, and the value of mentorship within the aviation community. Visit Sporty's Pilot Shop at Sportys.com [https://Sportys.com] Special Discount Code: Seaplane

The International Seaplane Meeting in Biscarrosse France with Derry Gregoire

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 Atlantic Ocean on France’s southwestern coast, the International Seaplane Meeting Biscarrosse combines history, seaplanes, aerobatic routines, military fighter demonstrations, historic flights and so much more, all for a massive celebration of hydro aviation—water flying. It’s a little-known fact that the very first seaplane flight took place in France, and Biscarrosse played an important part in France’s aviation history. Tune in for an enjoyable exploration of now-historic seaplanes that were developed in this small beach community with a Key West vibe, sand dunes, and some of the world's best wine and oysters. Though seaplanes no longer are manufactured in Biscarrosse, the community now hosts one of the largest seaplane events in the world. It is a spectacle featuring seaplanes from across all of Europe. Visitors get to enjoy seaplane formation flights, a night airshow, a drone show, fireworks displays, concerts, food vendors, a dedicated seaplane museum, and so much more. It is a bucket-list event for seaplane enthusiasts especially, but also anyone enamored with aviation of any kind. Get ready to be surprised when you learn about a thrilling example of a vibrant and hugely popular international seaplane event and the many adventures awaiting you in Europe.   Learn more about the Rassemblement Internatinal d'Hydravions. [https://www.biscagrandslacs.com/rassemblement-international-d-hydravions] Learn more about the Seaplane Museum in Biscarrosse. [https://www.hydravions-biscarrosse.com/] Learn more about the Aquitaine Hydravions Seaplane AeroClub and School. [https://aquitaine-hydravions.fr/]

Explore the Exciting World of the Super Petrel XP with Roger Helton

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 Petrel XP [https://SuperPetrelXP] is an impressively capable two place flying boat that utilizes many unique design features such as its biplane design that not only improves performance, but also leads to virtually zero water spray impacting the propeller. Learn more about the Super Petrel XP at the link below: superpetrelusa.com [https://superpetrelusa.com]