Water Flying Aviation Podcast

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]

Are You Missing Important Inspections In Your Aircraft Maintenance?

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, vibration and aggressive throttle application and reduction all contribute to aircraft system and exhaust system failures. Exhaust systems have an average useful life that is probably much lower than most pilots assume. Listen and apply this discussion to save money and increase the reliability and life of your aircraft systems.

Discover the Amazing Antonov AN-2 Amphibious Floatplane from 2 Solitude

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. This isn't your average amphibious seaplane, it carries over 40 gallons of freshwater, has 2 generators , stove, heater, commercial refrigerator & freezer, carries an inflated tender with a 2 stroke outboard in a belly pod that launches it and so much more. Recorded on the shores of Priest Lake, Idaho from the cabin of the 2 Solitude An-2 this show is a blast. Learn more about the 2 Solitude Turbine AN-2 Amphibious Floatplane at www.2solitude.com [https://www.2solitude.com/]

Introducing the Apex 600 Horsepower Diesel Aircraft Engine

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 series experimental aircraft. Tom developed a product line of composite aircraft floats which Aerocet produces today. Tom also started Quest Aircraft to develop and produce the Kodiak ten-place turboprop aircraft. The Kodiak received an FAA type certificate in 2007, and the company has gone on to produce over 330 aircraft to date. Tom continues his career in aircraft design with several new projects including the Apex diesel engine and Reach Aviation's AC6 aircraft. Conversations with Tom Hamilton are always entertaining, educational and the announcement of the Apex engine is a really exciting opportunity for the aviation community.