Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey Aircraft Model
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- The Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey is a two-seat, single-engine, amphibious flying boat designed and manufactured by Progressive Aerodyne. Originally based in Orlando, Florida, and now in Tavares, Florida, the SeaRey first flew in November 1992. It is available as a kit aircraft for amateur construction and as a light-sport aircraft.The development of the SeaRey began in the 1970s with the Advanced Aviation Hi-Nuski ultralight. In the early 1980s, Stanley Richter, his son Wayne, Wayne’s wife Nina, and their son Kerry established Advanced Aviation, designing and manufacturing various aircraft. The company produced the Buccaneer XA and two-seat Buccaneer II flying boats for Highcraft AeroMarine and designed the improved Buccaneer SX. The company was sold in 1992.