ABOUT THIS COURSE

The Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved this course to meet the qualifications necessary for you to inspect and decontaminate your own seaplane! The Certificate you obtain on the WSPA Website is recognized by Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana enforcement officers.

You must also follow any procedures that may be listed on the State Requirements page, CLICK HERE for that inforamtion.

To learn about how to receive a WDFW Permit CLICK HERE

COURSE RESOURCES

Lean more about the SEAPLANE PILOTS TRAINING for AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES HERE

To learn about specific state requirements click HERE

For history about thsi program click HERE

For regualtions and refereneces click HERE

For Frequently Asked Questions on this topic click HERE

Presenters

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Region 1 who provided the funding for this video.

Greg Corrado, Bruce Hinds and Doug Maryatt of SPA who provided and piloted aricraft used in the production of this vidoe and who not only make significatn contributions to all the aspects of the project but did so with great wisdon and humor.

Stegve Ewert and the staff of the Black Lake Bible Camp for the use of meeting, filming, and production facilities, lunch, and anything else we asked for.

The Oil Spill Response Program at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife who provided the landing craft used for filming and expecially to Brianb MacDonald who expertly maneuverd the landing craft during the two days of shooting.

Stephen Phillips, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and Paul Heimowitz, US Fish and Wildlife Service for support and encouragement for this project!

EARN WINGS CREDIT

CLICK HERE to go to the WINGS Quiz

1 - Login to Your FAASafety WINGS Account

2 - Take the Quiz and Receive Immediate WINGS Credit

If you are not registered on the FAASafety website you may do so HERE

SPONSORS

THANKS TO THESE SPONSORS

Seaplane Pilots Association Foundation

Pacific States Marine Fisheries

Washington State Seaplane Pilots Association

United States Fish and WIldlife Service

ABOUT THE WSPA

Washington Seaplane Pilots Association

The mission of the Washington Seaplane Pilots Association is to protect and grow seaplane access to Washington waters, promote safe and responsible seaplane operations, foster communications among owners, operators, service providers and the community, and to facilitate events sharing the joy of seaplane flying in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. Please join us.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the WSPA