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Seaplane Pilots Association Australia (SPAA) is a 'Not for Profit' organisation run by volunteers with goals to:
As a member of SPAA you become part of a unique, informed and active community while supporting this special part of the aviation industry. Join today! Click here to joinGive support to Seaplane Pilots Association Australia with a donationDonations to SPAA are greatly appreciated, and will assist in the day to day running of this not for profit organisation. There are three easy ways to donate:
1) Make a direct deposit (i.e. “Pay anyone”) transfer to the SPAA Bank account. The 'Seaplane Pilots Association Australia' BSB 032-189 and Account number 137540 (Please remember to put your name in the 'Reference' field so we know that you have donated to SPAA) 2) Use your PayPal account to donate to SPAA via the secure DONATE link in the menu bar above. 3) Make a payment to SPAA using your Credit Card by clicking the DONATE link in the menu bar above and using the secure PayPal facility (you don't need a PayPal account to do this).
SPAA Committee seeks to run more events for its members but also needs members to help where possible. If you are able to help in any way please reach out to any of our committee members. Thank
you in advance | NEWSCalling out for Newsletter items! Would you like to contribute and idea or an article for our next SPAA "on the Step" Newsletter? Email editor@seaplanes.org.au for more information! ABOUT OUR FOUNDER Seymour the Seaplane This wonderful children's book tells the story of "Seymour the Seaplane" and his adventures and would make a wonderful gift. If you would like to buy the book... please contact Barb at: barbaudas@gmail.com or call 0414 260 603 - Melbourne Seaplanes
Marty the Mallard: ...and the lost tinny Follow along on the adventures of Marty the Mallard as he flies along the top end of Australia. Based on the Grumman Mallard flying boats flown by Daniel Bolton (@thatmallardguy) out of Darwin. With Live Action backgrounds complementing the illustrated characters, the books are enjoyable for both children and adults! Marty the Mallard: ...and the lost tinny available to purchase now at amazon.com.au Upcoming events
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Splashdown
Russell Smith's book, "SPLASHDOWN" describes his years of flying seaplanes, with incredible happenings, some adventurous, many humorous, and some just plain harrowing. Set in the spectacular terrain of the Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand, his life-saving exploits in emergencies became legendary amongst people of the far-flung reaches of the outer Sounds.
To get a copy, email Russell at frogsareus@skymesh.com.au.
Cost is AU$20.00, plus freight.
Rathmines 50th Anniversary Check out video re-cap of the 50th Anniversary event of18th of February 2022 capturing Ben Hunter's excellent speech honouring Philip Dulhunty. Click on the link to see it on SPAA's Youtube page. |