Capt. Steel obtained his solo Pilot’s Certificate at 16 and taught dozens of people to fly in college.  He began flying Seaplanes in Commercial operations in 1982 and for over 32 years has maintained a perfect safety record: no injured passengers, no flying accidents and no damaged aircraft. Flying, designing aircraft and meeting new people are his passions. He regularly gives Aviation Safety Seminars.  He has worked on many movie productions and TV film projects. Steel designed, built and flew the Waterworld Seaplane.   For the 100 year Anniversary of Naval Aviation Celebration in San Diego in 2011 he flew a replica of the 100 year old A-1 Triad Seaplane. The Triad Amphibian was the first aircraft purchased by the US Navy in 1911. He received a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College. His wife Andrea and their five children are frequently helping with seaplane operations and with Seaplane – Kayak Combo Tours.

Right hand of Michael. Business Manager, Accountant, Bookkeeper as well as Secretary.

Andrea Steel Received a Masters in Math from San Diego State University.  She is very detail oriented and keeps the daily operations running smoothly.  She keeps the show on the road and the seaplanes in the sky.  She maintains the aircraft log books, the financial books and the calendar for San Diego Seaplanes.  She plans and coordinates large events and directs our “Support Our Troops – FREE flights for Military Families” project.