About the Plane

The Venerable Dehavilland (DHC-2) “Beaver”

This single engine aircraft is primarily designed for carrying heavy loads into rugged remote areas.  Known for its short takeoffs and landings, the Beaver is outfitted with either wheels,  floats (like ours) or skis.

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Carrying on a historic tradition of seaplanes on Lake Tahoe

Pictured above is a seaplane on Lake Tahoe near the Tallac Pier in South Lake Tahoe. Seaplanes have a storied history in Lake Tahoe and South Lake Seaplanes carries on that tradition.

News & History – Float Planes on Lake Tahoe

By land and water: A handful of enthusiasts continue the tradition of floatplanes at Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Magazine

Lake Tahoe Seaplane Pilots Confront Closure Threat, Face Financial Hurdles
Seaplane Pilots Association

Affiliations

Seaplane Pilots Association
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california pilots association
airborne public safety association
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tahoe fund seaplane partner