Alaska has the second largest concentration of seaplane pilots in the country, and the most active seaplane community overall. As anyone who has spent time in Alaska knows, the prevailing general opinion among residents is that little in the lower 48 affects them, and until recently that has largely been true of the Alaska pilot population as well. Historically, it has been difficult for the Seaplane Pilots Association to build a significant and loyal membership base or have much an advocacy presence within the state. In the last few years, however, SPA has made a concerted effort to spend time in Alaska giving safety presentations, attending aviation events, and meeting with pilots, operators, and state and FAA officials. Examples of this have been the increasing number of SPA's Alaska refresher pilot safety and seaplane maintenance seminars, commercial operator support, and interactions to address the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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