Water Flying Aviation Podcast

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 that features Patty Wagstaff as the lead on-camera instructor. Along with being

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 about the unique experiences and opportunities available in the C

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 discuss the best holiday gifts for pilots in 2025. They explore var

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 Intern

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 Pe

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 aircr

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

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 found

Bolt on Aircraft Engine Performance with Power Flow Systems

All pilots want more performance from the airplanes they fly, especially seaplane pilots. In this episode of the Water Flying podcast Steve McCaughey sits down with Darre

Darren Pleasance CEO of AOPA Sits Down with Steve McCaughey

In this episode of the Water Flying podcast, I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Darren Pleasance who recently became the CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots

Flying the Fire Boss with Steve Guetter

Almost live from AirVenture 2025! Steve McCaughey is joined by Steve Guetter to discuss the incredible Fire Boss. Steve Guetter is not only the General Manager of Advance

Flying Seaplanes in Wyoming with Sheridan Pilots 307

JT Grainger of Sheridan Pilots 307 joins Steve McCaughey for a discussion on the challenges and rewards of flying high altitude lake operations in the school's Cessna 172

The World's Most Beautiful Amphibian the Grumman Mallard with Dr Loel Fenwick

In this episode of SPA’s Water Flying podcast Steve sits down with Dr. Loel Fenwick to discuss “The World's Most Beautiful Amphibian”, which happens to be Loel’s own Grum

Flying the Amazing N3N Seaplane with Addison Pemberton

On this episode of the Water Flying podcast Steve is joined by Addison Pemberton to discuss his amazing N3N seaplane. This round-engine biplane is the only one of its kin

The Alaska Aviation Museum in Anchorage with Danny Seybert

Danny Seybert ,president of the Alaska Aviation Museum, joins Steve McCaughey on this episode of the Water Flying podcast to discuss growing up in a historic aviation fam

Flying Seaplanes Over San Francisco Bay with Aero Adventures

On this episode Steve is in Sausalito, California with Aaron Singer of Aero Adventures. Commodore Center Seaplane Base, where Aero Adventures operates, dates back to the

Clear Lake Seaplane Splash-In 2025 : With Amanda Martin Lake County Chamber CEO

Join Amanda and Steve McCaughey for a discussion about both the Clear Lake Splash-In and the growing vision and opportunities for seaplanes at this Northern California se

Slade Rosamond's Next Chapter in Aviation

The SPA team is small, hardworking and known for moving mountains for our members. Slade joined the SPA team in 2021 and has traveled extensively supporting our mission,

Discussing Husky Bush Plane with Aviat President Steve Anderson

On this episode I am joined by Steve Anderson, President of Aviat Aircraft as we explore the Husky. Let's be honest, there are very few certified bush/seaplanes being mad

Tanglefoot Seaplane Splash-In 2023 - Priest Lake, Idaho

Jack Jacobson and Amy Fenwick from the Washington Seaplane Pilots Association join Steve McCaughey on this episode to provide a recap of the 2023 Tanglefoot Seaplane Spla