Southern Seaplane Inc

Southern Seaplane, Inc. is a seaplane operator in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. Its base is on the west bank of the Mississippi River, across from downtown New Orleans. The company was founded in 1954 by Phil Panepinto as an air charter operation for oil field personnel. Lyle Panepinto bought the company in 2007.

The company offers air charters on demand, with 24 hour on-call service. It also offers executive charters, air medical flights, aerial patrol, and oil field services. Air tours include the N.O. Bayou Tour and a coast tour. Private seaplane tours can cover a customer's own points of interest.

The fishing service flies parties to the Louisiana barrier islands for a day of surf fishing. The site says the fishing guides are experienced. The Chandeleur Islander is also listed among its seaplane services.

Training includes single engine and multi engine seaplane ratings and a combo course. The school is Part 141 approved for its seaplane rating. The site lists the Seaplane Safety Institute and several seaplane add on rating courses.

The site says the company has licensed mechanics for maintenance. It also lists wing-tip extensions among its products. The company's history page says it has served the Gulf Coast since 1954.

Lyle Panepinto is the owner. Phil Panepinto is named as founder. The site says the company continuously strives to maintain the highest standards of quality possible.

The address is #1 Coquille Drive, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. The phone number is (504) 394-5633, and the fax is (504) 394-8458. The website has a book now option for tours. The site lists a Chandeleur Islander option and a history page. It says the company's staff of licensed mechanics handles all maintenance needs. The site lists a Seaplane Safety Institute and a press page. Its Part 141 approval is highlighted on the home page. The site says the company was founded in 1954 and has grown into a full scale operation.