This Searey amphibian was built over a three year period by owners Bob Schmitz and Glen Clarke in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.
Initial flights in September 2018 were trouble-free with the normal adjustments.
Aircraft details :Searey LSX s/n 1LK597C, fiberglas hull, Friese ailerons, manual flaps, empty weight 994 lb, gross weight 1500lb. It is powered by a Rotax 912iS, and the prop is a 72″ 3-blade GA Koolprop with scimitar blades. Day VFR instrumentation by 10″ Dynon Skyview, Flight Line FL-760 VH comm radio, and Artec 406 ELT.