We excel at producing skilled pilots and preparing applicants for life in commercial seaplane flying. Fly your own plane to 12D and we have accommodations onsite for you and your plane or many other lodging places without being in the big city. We cover all aspects of seaplane operation including glassy water, rough water, crosswind, beaching, docking at buoys and pier. All seaplane courses utilize the Super Cub and are charged on a per-hour basis using the hourly rate for the aircraft. 1957 C-180A with WingX extensions on Wipaire 3000As. We offer professional instruction in a friendly environment with our students consistently achieving a first-time pass. Being here, Ive become an exponentially better pilot. Providing Seaplane instruction for American Legend Aircraft in Sulphur Springs Texas in Amphib or straight float equipped Legend Cubs. We have also added a Cessna 172 I on PK 2300 straight floats. Estimates are in Canadian dollars and do not include GST. We have many lodges and resorts with great fishing in our area, with nice restaurants to fly to for a very fun and more advanced training vacation. No updates available for 2020. Ask about our 1-Day Course. Open year round with excellent weather. Our Instructors are high time and experienced with thousands of hours in many types of aircraft. Attractive seaplane training/rating packages. Instrument hours dual $236/hrGround instruction $60/hrSchedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500. No solo rentals. Excursions available during your training to almost any of the 10,000 pristine Minnesota lakes or a hop over to Wisconsin for some prime rib on Cedar Lake. Alaska Float Ratings| Alaska Floats We offer Private, Commercial SES , advanced mountain seaplane training as well as amphibious transition training. Just about the most fun you can have in an airplane! If you currently have benefits under any one of the following chapters and you submit VA Form 22-0803, you can be reimbursed the $2,000 cost of the test under the REIMBURSEMENT OF LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION TEST FEES program. We are responsible for opening the Ohio seaplane landing areas at Ohio State Parks. Alaska mountain, backcountry, and float plane training. Aircraft rental is a 2011 low-hour airframe with new state-of-the-art upgraded engine with custom digital pushbutton turbo scramble boost intercooled STOL/Bush Amphib on high G-shock 1650s combo floats/skis with electrohydraulic RG tundra wheels. Train on the remote and beatiful lakes of Talkeetna. Students get actual solo hours. On-staff DPE available at both locations. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Seaplane Flight Schools - Seaplane Lessons - Seaplane Pilots Association or private, 8 hours flight, 4 hours ground time, plus three nights in guest cabin, (Checkride fees additional and paid to independent examiner. We are always here to assist you and answer any questions you may have! Our amphibian A-1B Husky includes Wipline 2100s, Aspen 1000 PFD with Synthetic Vision, a Garmin 430, WAAS, and ADS-B. Includes dual flight time, ground instruction, study materials, FAA checkride, and examiners fee. If you currently have benefits under any one of the following chapters and you submit VA Form 22-0803, you can be reimbursed the $2,000 cost of the test under the REIMBURSEMENT OF LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION TEST FEES program.Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty Educational Assistance Program (MGIB) (Chapter 30); Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) (Chapter 32); Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33); Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA) (Chapter 35); Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) (Chapter 1607); Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve Program (MGIB-SR) (Chapter 1606). But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. Alaska is an excellent place for float-plane training. Our training is in scenic locations on the Hudson River, as well as New York lakes and rivers. Western Michigan University operates from the Battle Creek W.K. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Qualifies for BFR and/or FAA Wings Programs. Tom Rhines is a professional pilot with over 20000 hours, has over 4500 hours of flight instruction given in light aircraft and over 1000 hours of tailwheel instruction given. Enjoy the many lakes in the Sebring and Lake Placid area. Our goal is to provide first class training in our 2020 Progressive Aerodyne 914 powered SeaRey using the Searey Flight Instructor Association course syllabus to achieve your light-sport, private or commercial single-engine seaplane rating. We run our courses from October through May. Examiners fee is not included. Rick was a ground and flight instructor at the University of Minnesota Crookston and served as the Chief flight instructor at the University of North Dakota. Learn to fly floats while on holiday. Brainerd and Baudette areas (see comments), High-performance and complex endorsements available, Lodging Rates available on Belton Lake, Temple, Texas: Call for details, Including ground school and checkride; DPE fee $500, *Includes 3 hours ground The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. In this course you will be taught the judgment & skills necessary to make safe off-airport site assessments. *Rates are all dual, wet. For those who want to do their dream trip to Alaska, our C185 Amphib is ready to take you during the months of June and July. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. Fly in the beautiful Alaskan winter and learn to maneuver a ski plane. Wings credit provided for flights. We offer training in both straight and amphibious floatplanes. Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by Ben E., Apr 25, 2017. All prices in U.S. dollars. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Need a Flight Review or tune up? The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The seaplane rating is gained using our brand new 160- HP Piper PA-18 Super Cub on EDO 2000 Floats. Leave the crowds behind! The Kenai Peninsula is the most incredible place. attention, veterans! Finally, she just made it happen. This course includes 5 nights lodging, up to 10 hours of flight time, up to 5 hours of ground instruction, the course syllabus, and the book Notes of a Seaplane Instructor by Burke Mees. EASA examiners onsite; training is recognized by FAA and major authorities in the world.The seaplane base is on the shore of the town of Como, on the shore of the celebrated Lake Como. A $300 nonrefundable check deposit is required to hold a 2-4 day reservation with CFI and DPE for ASES Ratings. Sales demonstrations available. Wings Air Charter LLC offers a Lake Buccaneer for Seaplane Ratings. * Per flight hour, including tax and safety pilot. ACME Cub Training offers float training, back-country/off-airport training, and ski training. The aviation community of Talkeetna, Alaska has long been known for its range of mountain expeditions, rescue operations and wilderness adventures. Located about 1 hour 30 minutes southeast of Washington, D.C., St. Marys County airport is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. So much more Alaska training coming from this multi part series! We have designed our courses, so the student has the time to enjoy the experience of flight training in Alaska. Examiners fee is $250-$300. Our Alaska location is located at Lake Iliamna near Bristol Bay. Fly in or drive. Beaver Dam Lake and Blake Lakeboth primary docking. Ground Instruction. We have been giving floatplane instruction at Space 801 since 1991. She still has a passion for sharing her love of flying and a strong desire to help others to be safe, competent pilots. Seaplane Pilots Association. Alaska Floats & Skis - Floatplane Ratings & Bush Pilot Courses We also can train in your aircraft. The Bush Pilot course is the most practical way to learn off-airport techniques / operations from pilots that make a living at it! Our certified flight instructors have a passion for education, and they are ready and eager to help you learn to fly these beautiful planes. Alaska is the land of remote lakes and majestic mountains. Accommodations available upon request. Tom Brady owns, operates, and does all training for Traverse Air Inc. Winter cabin rates: $90 per night. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. *includes academic training and 1 hr waterflying with splash-and gos etc. Then call Alaska Flying Adventures. If applicable, all courses include high-performance and complex endorsements. Float flying May through Sept. This is the real thing. Examiner on site, fee $500. Our Instructors - Alaska Float Ratings Premiered May 13, 2021 1K Dislike Share Save Angle of Attack 117K subscribers Flying in Alaska in the summertime is the best. NEW in 2021: Introduction of our DHC-6 Twin Otter Seaplane. Kellogg airport (KBTL) in Southwest Michigan. Allow a minimum of 3-4 days for course completion, if proficient and current on single-engine piston aircraft. Florida Seaplanes tailors its courses to match your experience and background. No airplanes to rent. Rick and Heidi Reuss, owners and instuctors both with over 32,000 hours. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Introduction flights on seaplanes. The scenery is so varied and the changing weather conditions make every trip unique. It is more fun than you can imagine. Wings Air Charter LLC is a Cessna Pilot Center with a later model 172 and a Skycatcher for training or rental. Training area nearby. Many other activities close by and only one-hour drive north of Anchorage or 15 minutes by air. Wow! Explore the Pacific Northwest via mountain/canyon flying, wilderness training, fishing, wildlife viewing, beach picnics, volcanoes, dining, and more. Alaska mountain, backcountry, and float plane training With more than 450 lakes within a 20-mile radius, you are never far from water! Resort and golf packages are available at the numerous resorts in the area. We also offer recurrent seaplane training, advanced seaplane training, flight reviews, bush flying training, and skiplane training. and Lake Iliamna, Alaska. Advanced float training and training in your own aircraft is available as well. Lake and Air specializes in training for straight and amphibious floatplanes. $1695 1-2 Days 4 hours of flight time Additional flight time@ $385 per hr Course ONLY $1695 Course with 1 room cabin rental $1933 You may qualify for a $2,000 credit from the VA for your checkride. Cash or check only accepted for payment. What better way to explore the unique aviation environment in Alaska than flight training in the legendary Piper Super Cub. Hours are Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri., 9 am 2 pm. Two Taylorcraft F-19 floatplanes, BC-12D and F-19 and a Cessna 172 on PK 2300 floats. We will work with you in your aircraft, which you are already familiar with, to optimize your training experience and save you time and money. Alaska Float Ratings has cabins with kitchenettes and private baths, just steps from the dock. Cubs Floats and Fun seaplane rating consists of up to seven hours of flight instruction, two hours of ground instruction, the Cubs Floats and Fun Seaplane Training Manual, Step up to Floats 2, and a one-year membership in the Seaplane Pilots Association. It is a fact that our instructor graduates are keenly sought after by all the top class flight schools in the UK and Europe. Our CFIs are professional educators who are passionate about flight instruction and bring this enthusiasm into each lesson. Our flight school is located one hour north of Anchorage in Palmer, Alaska. Learn to fly floats in our Super Cub or C172, landing on beautiful remote lakes in Alaska. We offer Factory approved flight training in our Icon Aircraft- A5. Cash discounts available on all aircraft. Some students require extra time, depending on individual skill. We provide dual flight training year around for Alaska flying. Whether you live here in beautiful Alaska, or are visiting from afar, call Alaska Flying Adventures, LLC to book a Charter Flight custom designed to your needs. Based at Duncan Boat Dock in Knoxville, we have plenty of water to train on, as we are surrounded by seven large lakes. . No updates available for 2020. We teach pilots how to fly in the mountains and other areas of Alaska. The float plane is still a great option for transportation due to the number of lakes and rivers spread across Alaska. Truly a fantastic CFI. Plus, we have RV sites and cabin rentals available on site for a warm winter vacation. Alaska Float Ratings is one of the most thorough, professional and safety conscious programs Ive ever attended. We are located just 10 minutes from the Minneapolis International airport at friendly Fleming Field (KSGS) right next to the Wipaire float factory. This is for you if you already have your SES or just want float plane instruction and mountain flying. Homer is my home town and we are here all year. Seaplane training is available June 1 through September 31. We enjoy 10 months of gorgeous weather here in the desert. I am also an FAA Designate Pilot Examiner for single engine seaplanes. No solo rentals. What better way to explore the unique aviation environment in Alaska than flight training in the legendary Piper Super Cub. Dual only. We accommodate private and commercial seaplane add-on ratings, and almost any seaplane experience you can dream. Students at Alaska Float Ratings can land at a variety of lakes, each a different hue of turquoise. Bring your suntan lotion because its sunny that time of year! Our south coast BC Canada location offers near year-round flying. Training is available at Maddens Resort on Gull Lake in Brainerd and Fleming Field (SGS) in South St. Paul. We have been giving floatplane instruction at Space 801 since 1991. SES course includes three nights lodging on lake, 5 hours ground school, 1 hour survival course, and the course syllabus and book Notes of a Seaplane Instructor. Examiner on staff. All prices in Canadian dollars. Seaplane endorsements and foreign-license conversions. Flying a floatplane in the Alaska backcountry is a one of a kind adventure. If you want other flying adventures while visiting our facility or just need to get current, we offer several other hard-to-find treats. The home base at Pineville 2L0 on Lake Buhlow is next to the Red River and has numerous oxbows and everything available for your personalized training. Surfside (8Y4) is the largest seaplane base in the lower 48 and a great little airport. This nicely equipped floatplane has a 160-hp engine with Powerflow exhaust and fixed-pitch prop. Our guest cabin has a queen bed, double futon, fridge,microwave, barbecue, dinning table, plates, TV, DVDs,and a restroom with a shower. Only Alaska has more territorial water than Michigan. We also offer a Biennial Flight Review for pilots who are already MES rated. His lifelong passion for flying has grown into inspiration for sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for flying. We guarantee our candidates the experience of an amazing adventure that gives great satisfaction and a sense of freedom. Allow at least two days for course completion. Our Instructors are Tom and Gayle Rhines. Lake Havasu Seaplanes trains and operates The wisdom, expertise, and generations of experience that Alaska Float Rating instructors pass on to their students is invaluable. The Rochester Air Center is one of the very few places that you can rent the aircraft, 15 hours amphibious time required. I offer training in most every single engine seaplane including the Kodiak 100 and Cessna Caravan. Traverse City has wonderful accommodations on the bay, so plan to bring the family. The above courses are conducted using a Reims Cessna FR172F Amphibian. Parry Sound/Georgian Bay is an ideal location for a flying vacation. This is a pay-as-you-go course. Seaplane ratings include Ground School CD training at your location or in Ohio and/or central Florida. ASES add-on ratings and initial private and commercial training in the heart of Seattle on Lake Union. Remember, a successful checkride counts as a BFR! I. 56 Seaplanesrfun.com Our training includes both river and lake flying. Alaska Float Rating and Seaplane Training offers seaplane flight training in Moose Pass Alaska United States. Adding a seaplane rating or just getting current should be a fun, relaxing, and safe treat for any pilot, and our goal is to help you achieve just that. Highly versatile, state-of-the-art aerial ATV provides either a laid-back scenic piloting experience or a uniquely wild ride. Float Plane Training. Price based on average completion times. Whether you want to focus on float-planes in one of our Piper Super Cubs or hone your skills for a tailwheel endorsement in a Piper Clipper, our instructors will guide you to become proficient in flying, no matter your initial skill level. Come see us and experience what we do every day in Vern's backyard. You can earn your floatplane rating in as little as 6 to10 hours of flying. Price doesnt include examiner fee or taxes. Our Alaska location offers advanced training in a PA-12, C-206, and a Beaver. 2023 All Rights Reserved, https://www.facebook.com/Alaskanfloatplaneadventures/, https://www.blueriveraviation.com/float-rating, Bill Bardin, sport pilot flight instructor, https://www.iconaircraft.com/flight-training/, https://www.facebook.com/flyingfishseaplanes1/?__tn__=-UC*F, kenmoreairharbor.com/flight-instruction.html, SES package, comm. Offering private pilot licensing, commercial pilot licensing and instructor ratings on floats as well as foreign conversions. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Many students will earn their tailwheel endorsement prior to seaplane rating which gives them a great feel for stick-and-rudder flying. The CA seaplane base is 10 minutes away from KCPU on a private cattle ranch. We operate a clean and well-maintained IFR-certified Cessna 172N, 180HP conversion with a power-flow exhaust system on Baumann amphibious floats. Training in clients aircraft at $100 per hour. ICON A5 IAFI (Factory Authorized Instructor) on staff for training operations in Canada. We are located in the very north of Germany right at the Flensburg Fjord at the border to Denmark. Float Plane Training, Seaplane Training | Cubs Floats & Fun Louisiana Add-on float ratings typically take 5-7 hours, plus the check ride. Your instructor has not hundreds of hours of seaplane experience, but thousands of hours, and instructs in a manner to ensure you thoroughly enjoy your introduction to flying floatplanes. Lakeshore Aviation offers complete seaplane flight instruction in a well-equipped Cessna 172 Hawk XP on Wipline 2350 Amphib floats. Inquire early for this trip. Pricing depends on the adventure and lodging accommodations you choose- this will be quoted on an individual basis. We are surrounded by a variety of bays and lakes, large and small, all near the airport, providing a diverse training environment to compliment your experience. This allows plenty of practical experience flying the seaplane and on-the-water maneuvering. Minutes from Daytona Beach. Rick is a seasoned pilot with 41-plus years of experience and has flown Sea Planes, aerobatics, crop sprayers, turboprops, corporate jets, and airliners. Dual in C-180 and Beaver limited to September- May, with exceptions at times. The rating is guaranteed and insured. Get your seaplane rating in the Western Mountains of Maine or take a sightseeing ride.. We have many remote lakes and ponds in the area so you will get a wide variety of experience, while enjoying the natural beauty of this remote area. Bring the family and enjoy swimming and kayaking on the lake during the training. Experience real backcountry flying with views of the Alaskan Range and majestic Denali. All of our work will emphasize safety considerations that will help you in all your aviation adventures. Lodging is also available with prior notification. Learn the stick-and-rudder skills of seaplane flying while enjoying the beauty of the area. Our chief pilot and in-house DPE have more than 16 years of seaplane experience and a combined 17,000 hours of flight time. Trail Lake, Alaska's ultimate backcountry training location, is centrally located on the Kenai Peninsula offering convenient proximity to popular fishing, hiking and tourist attractions while providing a spectacular environment for Floatplane and Mountain Flying. Rick is a Federal Aviation Administration licensed pilot and flight instructor with the following ratings: ATP-airline transport pilot, COMM-commercial single engine and multi-engine, INST-instrument, CFI-certified flight instructor, CFII-certified flight instructor/instrument, MEI-multi-engine instructor and seaplane pilot and instructor. Imagine stopping in to a restaurant while training, learning to beach a plane, learning to dock, river landings, lake landings, all within the beautiful Minneapolis/Saint Paul Lakes and River area. Alaska Float Plane, Alaska Float Trip, Anchorage Float Plane - Regal Air Our location is perfect for waterflying as we can always provide a profound and challenging training environment. Allow at least two days for course completion. The ICON Flight Center (IFC) in Vacaville, CA is located on Nut Tree Airport (KVCB) adjacent to ICONs Corporate Headquarters and Aircraft Completion Center. The ICON Flight Center (IFC) in Tampa, FL is located at Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF) on Davis Island. The rating is normally done in two days. If youre looking for seaplane fun, the SeaRey is the way to get it! Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Intro flight is $125. There you can go boating, fishing, and hiking while staying in a rustic cabin. We follow the King Schools syllabus for effective and efficient training. Most proficient and current pilots can complete the Cessna training package in two to three days. Conversion FAA SEP (Sea) to EASA depends on proficiency level and will be on an individual basis. Further down the peninsula, Wingfield houses our PA-12 and sits on picturesque St. Jeromes Creek. Rentals are available to seaplane-endorsed pilots who complete an advanced flying bush course (10 hours). If additional training is required, its based on dual instruction rates. SES ratings typically are between 6 and 8 hours depending on your flying skills. 7 Hours Either Louisiana & Texas. Talkeetna Alaska Float Plane Training GoPro Fusion - YouTube Good, safe training from an experienced pilot is important to me. Splash into the surrounding lakes with a friend in the backseat. You will love flying the A5. Advanced training is available: amphibious float training, rough water, mountain flying, and high-altitude lakes. We also offer training at KDWH in Houston. Check out the Visitors Bureau for things to do in our area. Alaska Floats & Skis - Float Plane Ratings & Bush Pilot Courses Email Today!

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