Seaplane Operations

Sustainable and safe seaplane operations require knowledge of both aviation and boating rules in the areas in which they operate.

The SPAA has developed an extensive network of local knowledge through contribution of members which is available to all seaplane operators.

Click on the following links for for local procedures, tips, hazards and general knowledge in the relevant areas:

Further Information on Seaplane Operations

NSW                    

NSW Coastal and Sydney Harbour
Rob Loneragan
ph: (02) 9418 3456
Mb: 0411 816 300
e: president@seaplanes.org.au

Sydney Harbour - Click here to download information on operating in R405

Commercial Operations
Col Evans
col@seaplanes.org.au

Snowy Mountains Lakes

Richard Holgate
Mb: 0418 251 163

ph: (02)6241 3879
e: actco@seaplanes.org.au

VIC

Jack Peters
ph: (03) 9690 5398
Mb: 0414 737 400
e: vicco@seaplanes.org.au

Doug Thomas

ph: (03) 9773 8667

Mb: 0410 560 324

e: vicco1@seaplanes.org.au

QLD

Kevin Bowe
ph: (07) 5474 4745
Mb: 0414 744 799
e: qldco1@seaplanes.org.au

Perry Taylor

Mb: 0401 003 161

e:qldco@seaplanes.org.au

SA

Ross Vining (Editor & Assistant Secretary)
Mb: 0418 493220
e: editor@seaplanes.org.au

TAS (Including Hydro Dams)

Kyle Gardner
Mb: 0419 363731

ph: (03) 62370094
e: tasco@seaplanes.org.au

WA

Craig Muir
ph: (08) 9168 1333
Mb:
e: waco@seaplanes.org.au

ACT

Richard Holgate
Mb: 0418 251 163

ph: (02)6241 3879
e: actco@seaplanes.org.au

 

Additional Resources

It is vital that all seaplane operators are aware of their responsibilities and the consequences of their actions and these are outlined in the Seaplane code of conduct.

Click here to download the Seaplane Code of Conduct