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 HarbourRob 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 Petersph: (03) 9690 5398
Mb: 0414 737 400
e: vicco@seaplanes.org.au
Doug Thomas
ph: (03) 9773 8667
Mb: 0410 560 324
QLD
Kevin Boweph: (07) 5474 4745
Mb: 0414 744 799
e: qldco1@seaplanes.org.au
Perry Taylor
Mb: 0401 003 161
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
