Category Archives: Staff

Solos!!!

Posted on June 27, 2013 by toby

                  Hey, everybody!    It’s been a really exciting week around here — we had two student pilots solo on the same day! First up, Anne.  She and my “dad” went up … Continue reading →

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Friends and visitors and “summer camp”

Posted on June 8, 2013 by toby

  Hey, everybody! We’re busy as my dad’s honeybees around here these days!  Spring’s sliding into summer, the cruise ships are back in town, and people are starting to think about seaplanes!  It always seems to be more fun when … Continue reading →

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Fun in the Desert – AOPA Summit!

Posted on October 19, 2012 by toby

Hey, everybody. I wanted to share with you something cool that my friend Kit did recently. She attended the annual convention of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, or “AOPA.” It was held down in Palm Springs, CA, playground to … Continue reading →

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Way to go, Daniel!!!!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by toby

Here’s Daniel, our newest private pilot!   We’re celebrating around here, because we had another successful checkride!  My friend Daniel joined the ranks of pilots, having learned how to fly in a seaplane.  Most pilots learn in landplanes, but around … Continue reading →

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Cleaning up for the new year!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by toby

Hey, everybody, Happy New Year! I hope you all had good holidays.  I know I did!  Among other things, I got a stylin’ new collar – I’ll show you a picture in a minute.  Meanwhile, I have to tell you … Continue reading →

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Way to go, Jennie!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by toby

The newest certified Airframe mechanic! I’m just so proud of our staff – they keep doing incredible things!  Our Jennie is now an FAA-certified Airframe mechanic!   Jennie has been studying and working really hard down at South Seattle Community … Continue reading →

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New instructor in the house!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by toby

BIG congratulations are in order around here:  my buddy James just passed his Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) test! James has been flying here at Seattle Seaplanes for a few years now. He’s flown many of our scenic flights, and entertained his … Continue reading →

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On top of the world! (Africa, at least)

Posted on September 7, 2011 by toby

I want to tell you about something really cool that one of our pilots did recently. My friend Becky, who flies for us here, recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro!  Wow! Mount Kilimanjaro is  the highest point on the African continent, soaring up … Continue reading →

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Is it back to school time already?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by toby

Howdy, all, I’m a little sad this week – excited, but a little sad.  You see, my friend Tim is off to COLLEGE this week, which is really, really cool for him!  But I’m going to miss him (and sharing … Continue reading →

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Summertime, and the livin’ is busy!

Posted on July 14, 2011 by toby

Hey, Gang, Wow, it’s been busy around here! It’s full-on summer, and we’re enjoying it! First, a couple of shout-outs to my friends Suzanne and Tim, who both did me proud recently. Suzanne (who keeps us in line here during … Continue reading →

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