Pilots seek regulation changes to land seaplanes on Kansas waters

Pilots seek regulation changes to land seaplanes on Kansas waters

Jared and Ashley Garetson, pictured with their two children and one of their aircraft, own Garetson Aviation in Manhattan. The couple brought their children to a House Federal and State Affairs Committee hearing Feb. 12, 2026, to speak in favor of allowing seaplanes to lane on Kansas waters. (Photo submitted by Jared Garetson)TOPEKA — Pilots and business owners asked legislators to pass a proposal allowing them to land seaplanes on Kansas waters…