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On the Step with thatmallardguy

Dan Bolton

Leisure

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/21d. Total Eps: 80

On the step is the ultimate one stop podcast for all thing’s floatplanes and flying boats. It’s my mission, to interview people within our industry to get you the most interesting, amazing and relevant stories.

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#73 - I'M GOING TO (see the) MARS!!

Episode 73

Saturday, July 27, 2024 • Duration 41:54

Parked up atop the ramp at her home in Sprout Lake since the 2016 Oshkosh Airshow, the Mars will soon fly once more. This will be an historic event. One of the last times, a 1940’s era, 4 engine flying boat, one with a wingspan greater than a 747-300, will ever fly again. And I had to get there to check it out myself.

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Seaplane Pilots Association:

On the Step is proudly sponsored by the Seaplane Pilots Association. Join today to support the association that is built to support their community. Membership benefits include:

Nationwide Advocacy
Protection of Seaplane access to waterways
Water Flying Magazine
The Water Landing Directory app
The Seaplane Flight Training Directory
Events and Splash-Ins
Safety Seminars
Scholarship programs for Seaplane Training
Discounted Seaplane Insurance Programs
Numerous other members only benefits

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https://seaplanepilotsassociation.wufoo.com/forms/z1nfgg7k09exqp0/

https://seaplanes.org.au/join-us

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#63 - Seaplane Insurance with Ian Tait

Episode 63

Friday, February 18, 2022 • Duration 01:14:39

Ian discusses how insurance works and specifically insurance in the seaplane world. It’s a conversation a little bit different than the normal but I’m sure you will all learn something new just as I did!

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Seaplane Pilots Association:

On the Step is proudly sponsored by the Seaplane Pilots Association. Join today to support the association that is built to support their community. Membership benefits include:

Nationwide Advocacy
Protection of Seaplane access to waterways
Water Flying Magazine
The Water Landing Directory app
The Seaplane Flight Training Directory
Events and Splash-Ins
Safety Seminars
Scholarship programs for Seaplane Training
Discounted Seaplane Insurance Programs
Numerous other members only benefits

JOIN NOW!

https://seaplanepilotsassociation.wufoo.com/forms/z1nfgg7k09exqp0/

#62 - South Coast Seaplanes Owner Tim Gilbo

Episode 62

Friday, February 11, 2022 • Duration 01:20:13

His company, South Coast Seaplanes operate Maule aircraft on the South Coast, of NSW Australia, and Tim talks about how he got to where he is today which certainly wasn’t the path I was thinking, as well as seaplane training and seaplane insurance!

Support On the Step via Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/thatmallardguy

Follow me on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/thatmallardguy/

Check out my YouTube Channel!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6O4NEHd-Q5StSNLLfbjuw?view\_as=subscriber

Seaplane Pilots Association:

On the Step is proudly sponsored by the Seaplane Pilots Association. Join today to support the association that is built to support their community. Membership benefits include:

Nationwide Advocacy
Protection of Seaplane access to waterways
Water Flying Magazine
The Water Landing Directory app
The Seaplane Flight Training Directory
Events and Splash-Ins
Safety Seminars
Scholarship programs for Seaplane Training
Discounted Seaplane Insurance Programs
Numerous other members only benefits

JOIN NOW!

https://seaplanepilotsassociation.wufoo.com/forms/z1nfgg7k09exqp0/

#61 - Aviat Husky Seaplane Dealer Kevin Oaks

Episode 61

Friday, January 21, 2022 • Duration 01:04:10

Kevin was also a sales manager at Progressive Aerodyne selling the Searey Aircraft and is also representing the Seabear Russian built twin engine flying boat made famous by Michael smith when he flew it from England to Australia retracing the 1919 great Air Race on its 100 year anniversary two years ago.

Support On the Step via Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/thatmallardguy

Follow me on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/thatmallardguy/

Check out my YouTube Channel!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6O4NEHd-Q5StSNLLfbjuw?view\_as=subscriber

Seaplane Pilots Association:

On the Step is proudly sponsored by the Seaplane Pilots Association. Join today to support the association that is built to support their community. Membership benefits include:

Nationwide Advocacy
Protection of Seaplane access to waterways
Water Flying Magazine
The Water Landing Directory app
The Seaplane Flight Training Directory
Events and Splash-Ins
Safety Seminars
Scholarship programs for Seaplane Training
Discounted Seaplane Insurance Programs
Numerous other members only benefits

JOIN NOW!

https://seaplanepilotsassociation.wufoo.com/forms/z1nfgg7k09exqp0/

#60 - Old Pilot Bold Pilot Blaine Bjarnarson

Episode 60

Friday, January 14, 2022 • Duration 01:14:47

Blaine has written a book about his life called Old Pilot Bold Pilot and I have included links to his facebook page in the show notes, but before reading about his career, let’s hear about it first!

LINKS TO BUY BLAINE'S BOOK BELOW!

(BLAINE PREFERS IF YOU BUY VIA HIS FACEBOOK PAGE THROUGH WHATSAPP TO AVOID COMMISSION)

https://www.facebook.com/TwinOtterFlying/

https://aviatorsbookshelf.ca/products/old-pilot-bold-pilot-by-blaine-bjarnarson

Support On the Step via Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/thatmallardguy

Follow me on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/thatmallardguy/

Check out my YouTube Channel!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6O4NEHd-Q5StSNLLfbjuw?view\_as=subscriber

Seaplane Pilots Association:

On the Step is proudly sponsored by the Seaplane Pilots Association. Join today to support the association that is built to support their community. Membership benefits include:

Nationwide Advocacy
Protection of Seaplane access to waterways
Water Flying Magazine
The Water Landing Directory app
The Seaplane Flight Training Directory
Events and Splash-Ins

#59 - Dr Ben Williams, Private Seaplane Owner

Episode 59

Saturday, January 8, 2022 • Duration 01:12:14

Working full time as an orthopaedic surgeon, Ben is the owner of 2 aircraft, it was three only a few months ago, and has a great passion for aviation and seaplanes. It is only right that Ben is the first guest back to the show after a break mainly because he is the one keeping me too busy to do interviews! So blame him folks!Working full time as an orthopaedic surgeon, Ben is the owner of 2 aircraft, it was three only a few months ago, and has a great passion for aviation and seaplanes. It is only right that Ben is the first guest back to the show after a break mainly because he is the one keeping me too busy to do interviews! So blame him folks!

Support On the Step via Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/thatmallardguy

Follow me on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/thatmallardguy/

Check out my YouTube Channel!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6O4NEHd-Q5StSNLLfbjuw?view\_as=subscriber

Seaplane Pilots Association:

On the Step is proudly sponsored by the Seaplane Pilots Association. Join today to support the association that is built to support their community. Membership benefits include:

Nationwide Advocacy
Protection of Seaplane access to waterways
Water Flying Magazine
The Water Landing Directory app
The Seaplane Flight Training Directory
Events and Splash-Ins
Safety Seminars
Scholarship programs for Seaplane Training
Discounted Seaplane Insurance Programs
Numerous other members only benefits

JOIN NOW!

#58 - Flying Boat Film Creator Dirk Braun

Episode 58

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 • Duration 26:47

Ok onto todays guest. For a while now, Instagram has been in awe of the content being produced by the account “Flying Boat Film”, but we didn’t know what it was all about! Scenes of Albatross touching down in beautiful locations were getting us very excited about a future movie coming to our screens on a topic we are all crazy in love with.

Well at Oshkosh under the stars, with the eyes of aircraft enthusiasts locked onto the big screen, the Flying Boat Film was finally released. On with me to talk about the film is the Director and Producer, Dirk Braun.

Support On the Step via Patreon

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Seaplane Pilots Association:

On the Step is proudly sponsored by the Seaplane Pilots Association. Join today to support the association that is built to support their community. Membership benefits include:

Nationwide Advocacy
Protection of Seaplane access to waterways
Water Flying Magazine
The Water Landing Directory app
The Seaplane Flight Training Directory
Events and Splash-Ins
Safety Seminars
Scholarship programs for Seaplane Training
Discounted Seaplane Insurance Programs
Numerous other members only benefits

JOIN NOW!

https://seaplanepilotsassociation.wufoo.com/forms/z1nfgg7k09exqp0/

#57 - Seaplanes at EAA AirVenture 2021

Episode 57

Saturday, July 24, 2021 • Duration 44:38

Oshkosh 2021 is upon us now and one of the coolest parts of the show is obviously the seaplane base! If you’ve never been before, like me, or you’re gearing up to go, Steve McCaughey shares what we will be expecting at this years event.

Support On the Step via Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/thatmallardguy

Follow me on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/thatmallardguy/

Check out my YouTube Channel!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6O4NEHd-Q5StSNLLfbjuw?view\_as=subscriber

Seaplane Pilots Association:

On the Step is proudly sponsored by the Seaplane Pilots Association. Join today to support the association that is built to support their community. Membership benefits include:

Nationwide Advocacy
Protection of Seaplane access to waterways
Water Flying Magazine
The Water Landing Directory app
The Seaplane Flight Training Directory
Events and Splash-Ins
Safety Seminars
Scholarship programs for Seaplane Training
Discounted Seaplane Insurance Programs
Numerous other members only benefits

JOIN NOW!

https://seaplanepilotsassociation.wufoo.com/forms/z1nfgg7k09exqp0/

#56 - Grumman Widgeon Owner Mike Rutter

Episode 56

Monday, July 12, 2021 • Duration 01:00:51

Mike Rutter is a young American who has restored a Grumman Widgeon left in a hangar for over 20 years waiting for its next owner. Taking over 3 years to complete, he now enjoys the nostalgia of owning a 75 year old Grumman Flying Boat!

Support On the Step via Patreon

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Follow me on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/thatmallardguy/

Check out my YouTube Channel!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6O4NEHd-Q5StSNLLfbjuw?view\_as=subscriber

Seaplane Pilots Association:

On the Step is proudly sponsored by the Seaplane Pilots Association. Join today to support the association that is built to support their community. Membership benefits include: