Seaplane Pilot Training - Aquatic Invasive Species

The U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved the training on this website to meet the qualifications necessary for you to inspect and decontaminate your own seaplane! The Certificate you obtain here is recognized by Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana enforcement officers. You must also follow any procedures that may be listed on the State Requirements page on this site.

NEW FOR 2025 - Wings Credit is now available for this course. A link to the FAA site is at the bottom of the page. Wings credit is only available from that link, you must retake the same test to get their credit.

The 2025 Certificate and test have been updated, and are now ready for your use. Yes, it is just a bit early, previous years we’ve not attended to this until after the Grounded Hogs banquet but we wanted to have this available for your winter downtime rather than when you’re busy trying to jump on those wonderful spring fly days.

As we mark our seventh year, it is now more important than ever to follow our protocol and bring awareness to ALL water flyers. QUAGGA MUSSELS have continued to be a problem in the SNAKE RIVER since they were discovered in September 2023. The terrain is not really friendly for seaplanes in that area, so we don’t expect many issues, but make sure to check for the latest updates and closures before heading that way.

BTW- We are the ONLY user group to have a self-inspection program, AND the only user group to have a logo designed for our use by the FWS!!

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“Clean, Drain & Dry”
are the words water managers want to hear!

Qualification Requirements:

1: Watch the training video

2: Take the test (only accessible after the video)

3: Print your certificate – carry it with you or keep it on display in your aircraft.

4: Keep a log of waters visited within the last 30 days and include a record of cleaning and/or decontamination.

5: If you are landing in WA waters, a WDFW Permit is Required each calendar year. Please check the requirements of other state you’ll be flying into to see if permits, stickers or registration may be required.

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Ready to take the next step? Watch the video and take the test!
Then return here to the State Requirements page to get your state permit if required.

Begin Here to earn your AIS Certificate

Click here for the FAA Wings course

“Clean, Drain & Dry”are the words water managers want to hear!

Qualification Requirements:

“Clean, Drain & Dry”
are the words water managers want to hear!