Carrio Aviation Insurance -Kenneth J. Carrio, CPCU

“They (Southern Seaplane, Inc.) are the premier seaplane facility on the Gulf Coast States. For over 52 years of continuous operations they have seen as much as anyone. For over 25 years that I have been personally involved I have never been so proud to represent the operation to underwriters. They have the lowest incident rate of any seaplane operation I know of, and I am involved with many…In my opinion this facility is a natural to give aviation a safety school…We strongly endorse the school as a much needed service in the seaplane world…”

Water Flying Magazine -Mark Twombly

“…pretty impressive safety statistics for such a busy commercial operator. It was a great experience. I think they are right on track with the approach they are taking. We will be doing a cover story in Water Flying on the program.”

United States Aviation Underwriters, Inc. -Brad Hernke

“This program is needed and I hope well received in the floatplane industry…As far as I’m concerned that’s what it’s all about, flying safe and having fun doing it. This program combines both.”

Phoenix Aviation Managers, Inc. -Thomas E. Harris, Assistant Vice President

“Having reviewed your submitted training information, I am happy to advise you that Phoenix Aviation Managers, Inc. has approved Seaplane Safety Institute to conduct both Initial and Recurrent training for the Amphibious DHC-2 Beaver, the Amphibian Cessna 206 and the Amphibian Straight float Cessna 185 aircraft.”