Washington Seaplane Pilots Association

Presents

GROUNDED HOGS - BACK FOR 2025!

Once again…

Grounded HOGS
GALA DINNER

Grounded Hogs is a dinner hosted by the Washington Seaplane Pilots Association.

SAVE THE DATE: Feb 21 2025 - 6:00PM — 10:00PM

Kickoff the Northwest Aviation Conference by Joining us at the Museum of Flight for an evening of dinner, presentations, and our legendary raffle.

We thank our sponsors and guests for this amazing event.

This event is welcome to all Pilots, Co-Pilots, Not-Pilots, Members, and Non-Members - we look forward to your company.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

This year, we will again be in The Museum of Flight

Come see friends and enjoy the Grand Gallery of Aviation.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN and we expect a large turnout of seaplane pilots, enthusiasts and guests.

Program

Our Grounded Hogs event will be held in the T. A. Wilson (former Boeing CEO and Chairman of the Board) Great Gallery at the Museum of Flight. This is a 3 million-cubic-foot, six-story, glass-and-steel exhibit hall currently containing 39 full-size historic aircraft, including the nine-ton Douglas DC-3 hang from the space-frame ceiling in flight attitude. Dramatically lit at night, the Gallery is a stunning architectural achievement full of aircraft that trace the history of the first century of flight!

The evening will begin with a social hour, followed by an overview of initiatives and accomplishments from the past year. Our guest speakers this year are Peter Killin and Rick Matthews of Coulson Aviation, who regularly occupy the flight deck of the Martin Mars aircraft. The evening will conclude with our world famous raffle - with items and experiences sure to excite any pilot or aviation enthusiast.

This year's keynote presentation "Men on Mars" features the Martin Mars pilots that have fought fires for decades with these enormous water bombers. Peter Killin and Rick Matthews sit in the left and right seats on the Mars flight deck and have flown hundreds of hours with Coulson Aviation. They will tell you the history of these aircraft and numerous stories of their missions.

Museum Access Included

Early arrivals can attend Museum of Flight as entrance is included all day for event attendees. Check in at the admission desk and state that you are attending the WSPA event that evening. You will be given a private event wristband that will allow you to tour that day. Admission is only good or you and your guests that are attending the event that day.

Schedule

5:00 Museum of Flight Closes to Public for Event Set Up

6:00 Doors Open for Grounded Hogs - COME AT 6:00 [1800 Pacific Time]

6:00-7:00 Reception & Social Hour

Cash Bar

7:00-8:00 Seated Dinner

8:00 Raffle

10:00 Conclude

Register Early

Save money and register early - Ticket prices go up January 31.

The Grounded Hogs Gala coincides with the Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show. As such, we expect a large turnout of seaplane pilots, enthusiasts, and guests. Space is limited and we tend to sell out early, so be sure to reserve your tickets before we run out!

Cancellations

If you are unable to attend after registering, cancellations received before midnight on Wednesday, February 12 will be refunded, minus a $25 cancellation fee. If you find you are unable to attend after this date has passed, you are welcome to send a substitute in your place; however, we are committed to the space and will be unable to offer refunds. If you have any questions regarding this policy or to identify a substitute, please contact us.

More Information

For more information, photos, and to view our sponsors, visit our event website: www.groundedhogs.com. For questions, contact us at admin@washingtonseaplanepilots.org.

Video Credit: Museum of Flight 2017