Flight of four S7ACs, photo by Isaac Adler

Every June since 1981, seaplane pilots from across the state and nation have converged upon Otsego Lake by Gaylord for the annual Otsego Lake Seaplane Splash-In (also some info at seaplanes.org). The event attracts seaplanes, floatplanes and flying boats from all over the country and it includes an aerial parade, competitions and cookouts.  FYI, there’s the Grand Marais Splash-in next weekend too!

Check out their amazing photo gallery for pics from the event. You can get an idea of the number of planes in this photo by Scott Millard and the level of skill of the pilots in this pic of an aerial formation.

Isaac took this shot last year – he has a lot more in that slideshow above including this sweet photo of a big seaplane splashing down!