Hello Float Plane Pilots,

As Oregon Forestry (ODF) is gearing up for the 2022 fire season they are deploying signs for all bodies of water where they can scoop water to fight fires.

Attached is a map that has been developed identifying scoopable water sources for Fire Boss’s in the state. ODF has asked Oregon Marine Board and Oregon Department of Aviaiton to reach out to the public to be aware.  For the flying public “if you see smoke in the vicinity of a lake be aware of water scooping aircraft operations”.   TFR would be up for the firefighting activity, however, the lake could be outside the TFR, we just want pilots to be vigilant.

Department of Forestry; State Aviation Manager Neal Laugle offered to give a presentation to the Float Plane Association.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

JOHN P. WILSON Jr OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION   AIRPORT & EMERGENCY OPERATIONS  SPECIALIST

OFFICE 503-378-2521  CELL 503-931-4298   EMAIL john.p.wilson@odav.oregon.gov  WEBSITE www.oregon.gov/aviation   3040 25th Street SE, Salem, OR 97302

“The biggest communication problem is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply.”

Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) continue to be a major concern for northwest seaplane operators.

A ‘Waterway Access Permit’ is available on line at the Oregon State Marine Board or Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife websites.

Oregon also requires a Boater Registration Card.

Washington State requires an Aquatic Invasive Species permit to be carried by seaplanes.

The four northwestern states have adopted an AIS training program available on line at  www.SeaplaneAisTraining.com. 

Take the 2020 course, which supersedes previous training, and carry the completion certificate and state permit(s) in your seaplane.

Also keep a record of waterways used and decontamination performed.

The Washington Seaplane Pilots Association is an  active advocate for continued seaplane access in the northwest states. I strongly recommend that any Oregon seaplane owners or operators maintain a membership in WSPA.

Links to detailed NW States requirements are HERE.

Ron Ems
SPA Oregon Field Director
Portland Oregon

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