Puyallup Tribe and Kenmore Air Open Seaplane Base in Tacoma
Partnership plan announced last year becomes a reality
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ICON Puts New Prop on A5, Updates on Certification
The four-blade propeller reduces weight and improves takeoff performance.
Inside the ‘Spruce Goose’
FLYING takes you on a must-do tour inside the iconic Hughes Flying Boat.
FAA Calls for Immediate Inspections of DHC-3 Seaplane Stabilizers
FAA’s airworthiness directive for DHC-3 Otter aircraft is the second to be issued by the agency since a September crash near Seattle killed 10.
NTSB Probe Into Downed DHC-3 Seaplane Focuses on Tail
In a new report, the National Transportation Safety Board said it is focusing on a broken part as a potential cause of the September Otter accident that killed 10 people.
When the ‘Spruce Goose’ Took Flight
Howard Hughes’ giant wooden seaplane took its first flight 75 years ago.
NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Seattle Seaplane Accident, Including Witness Accounts
The National Transportation Safety Board has released the preliminary report on the fatal seaplane accident near Seattle on Labor Day weekend. The NTSB has reviewed the aircraft’s maintenance records, the experience level of the pilot, and weather at the time of the accident. Nine adults and one child were onboard the de Havilland DHC-3 Turbine […]
Seaplane Wreckage Found in Puget Sound
Investigation continues into last week’s deadly Turbine Otter crash near Seattle.
DARPA Wants Cargo Seaplane Airborne in Five Years
The first development contract for Liberty Lifter could be issued by October.
Five Ratings and Endorsements for Travelers
Training beyond the private certificate can open up new destinations.
