Bottom line: I cant imagine learning to fly float planes anywhere in the world that would surpass the experience of Alaska Float Ratings in Moose pass.. , The Seaplane Pilots Association2073 US Highway 92Winter Haven, FL 33881Tel: (863) 701-7979Email SPA at SPA@seaplanes.org. We offer Multiengine Land in our Piper Twin Aztec. Rick is a seasoned pilot with 41-plus years of experience and has flown Sea Planes, aerobatics, crop sprayers, turboprops, corporate jets, and airliners. Our comfortable lakefront cabin sleeps up to six people and is discounted for pilots-in-training (bring the family). Ask us for more details. Advanced float training and training in your own aircraft is available as well. So why not pop in and have a chat, a cuppa, and see for yourself. We are based in the southwest of France nearby Bordeaux city, which offers a variety of tourism interests. At 20,310 feet, Denali will dominate the sky line as you fly in this beautiful area. Call for details. For more details please see the website goosehangar.com. Lets fly floats! *Rates are all dual, wet. I keep it in a heated hangar so I can fly year-round when the temperatures are above 36 degrees. Schedule your float-plane and/or tailwheel training course with us today. Email for current course costs. The ICON Flight Center (IFC) in Vacaville, CA is located on Nut Tree Airport (KVCB) adjacent to ICONs Corporate Headquarters and Aircraft Completion Center. Learn on more than 1000 lakes surrounding Americas Seaplane City in Lake County, Florida: lakes of all sizes including confined areas; river flying, beginner and advanced seaplane maneuvers including rough water, glassy water, docking, ramping, and emergency procedures. Meet Our Instructors - Alaska Float Training PLEASE SEE OUR FULL PAGE ADs ON pages 4 & 5 of this Water Flying Guide AND see our ad for ELECTRIC Seaplanes in the FEB / MARCH Seaplane Pilots Association Water Flying Magazine. With many direct flights from N. America to Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the pound at rock bottom, now is the time to experience Scotland. Along your educational journey, you will experience beautiful lakes, mountain ranges, icy glaciers, and much more. We teach pilots to notice the conditions and factors that lead to the dreaded Moose Stall and how to avoid these situations. EASA SEP(Sea) theoretical and practical training Splash into the surrounding lakes with a friend in the backseat. A lot of attractions in the area, on the border with Switzerland. We highly recommend a 3 or 4 day get-away to a Public Use cabin, located on a near-by lake, usually accessible only by air. 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. Soar above the blue face of a 3,000 ft. thick glacier and view some of Alaska's most rugged mountain peaks on this 3-hour Prince William Sound seaplane tour from Anchorage. Tammy is attentive, fair, knowledgeable and very easy to work with. *with qualified flight examiner, excluding flight hours costs depending on proficiency level. Chase gators and perfect your seaplane skills. Shorter courses are available. I am also an FAA Designate Pilot Examiner for single engine seaplanes. I am also a freshwater fishing guide. Along your educational journey, you will experience beautiful lakes, mountain ranges, icy glaciers, and much more. We are located in Poland seaplane friendly country, where you can land on many different water reservoirs. Attractive seaplane training/rating packages. Alaska is an excellent place for float-plane training. Call or email any time. Its nothing short of amazing. Floats in the summer, bush wheel for off airport landings, andskis to enjoy our wonderful winters. Cash discounts available on all aircraft. Operating from David Wayne Hooks (DWH) land and sea airport, located 15 miles NW of Houston Intercontinental Airport. We own three Piper PA18 and 1 RC3 Seabee. This course is for you! If you want more than just an airport to airport Alaskan experience, fly with Tammy! Lake and Air specializes in training for straight and amphibious floatplanes. Our Alaska location is located at Lake Iliamna near Bristol Bay. **Examiners fee included. If you have any questions for us regarding training, contact us online or call us Monday through Saturday at (907) 394-4675, or email us at alaskafloattraining@gmail.com. The hourly rate is $1,450 / flight hour (air time), and we also offer a day-session that includes about 3.5 hours for $3,900. A fuel surcharge may be added to prices. The seaplane rating is gained using our newly upgraded 160- HP Piper PA-18 Super Cub on EDO 2000 Floats. The Goose Hangar: Flight Instruction | MES Ratings in a Grumman Goose I could have only had that here.". Weve got something for everyone! In this course you will be taught the judgment & skills necessary to make safe off-airport site assessments. Tom schedules and coordinates for the checkride. My Cessna 172XP Wipaire 2350 Amphib 210 hp is located at the Pickens Co SC Airport ( KLQK). Seaplane ratings and training offered in all aircraft in our fleet. The airport is near Lake Keowee and Jocassee, where we do our training. 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. In addition to add-on seaplane ratings, we offer insurance checkouts, advanced floatplane operation training, and a mountain flying course. Please contact us for more information and we will make every effort to accommodate your training needs. It is surrounded by the bays of Lake Michigan, inland lakes, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, the rolling hills of vineyards, fruit trees, and farm lands, making this a relaxing and wonderful place to come. Alaska Float Ratings is one of the most thorough, professional and safety conscious programs Ive ever attended. Location Cumberland, WI, KUBE. Estimates are in Canadian dollars and do not include GST. Alaska Floats & Skis - Floatplane Ratings & Bush Pilot Courses Call for monthly specials. Training, sales, and service of top three LSA seaplanes, all in the beautiful beach town of Destin, with two full-time CFIs having more than 3,000 hours in LSA seaplanes. COURSES Fun Courses We have designed our courses, so the student has the time to enjoy the experience of flight training in Alaska. We can provide you a multi-session course to build your skills or a single flight just to check off your lifetime Alaska Super Cub bucket list.Our experienced Alaskan instructors can take you just minutes from Fairbanks International Airport into places only accessible by a Super Cub. 20,310 foot Denali will dominate the sky line as you fly in this beautiful area. Scheduling was a breeze, instruction was good and the experience was all around pleasant. Michigan Seaplane is based in Waterford, Michigan (southeast Michigan). Sightseeing flights are available in the PA-12 and Seabee. Our main goal is safety and the success of our students. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Advanced Career Mentorship Programs, 50 hour and 100 hour, available at attractive rates; please contact us for more information. I have also served as an FAA check airman for SES since 2008. The best flight instructors are experienced, hard working, and professional. Backcountry Flying Experience covers floats, skis, and big tires all in one location. Dual only. The Bush Pilot course is the most practical way to learn off-airport techniques / operations from pilots that make a living at it! Piper PA28-181 Archer II *225 190 * Per flight hour, including tax and safety pilot. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Alaska Floatplane Flying: Seaplane Rating/Backcountry Adventures Just want to fly? This is just for you! Each course includes ground instruction, training material, and three nights of lodging. Searey, most other LSAs In addition, IFC NorCal has a full-service maintenance facility, including composite repair capability, for the amphibious ICON A5. Course cost includes 6 hours of flight time,15 min pre and post briefings for each flight , and the examiners fee. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. The rating is guaranteed and insured. We offer training in both straight and amphibious floatplanes. Wow! The Rochester Air Center is one of the very few places that you can rent the aircraft, 15 hours amphibious time required. With fluctuating fuel prices, there may be a fuel surcharge. WaterWings is a one-stop shop for Single-Engine and Multi Engine Sea ratings. We have an examiner on staff. Call early to schedule the best dates. Intro to Waterflying for SEP (Land) pilots. This is a pay-as-you-go course. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Traverse Air Inc. is located in the middle of 3320 square miles of lakes and bays. You may qualify for a $2,000 credit from the VA for your checkride. What can we do to further your aviation career? Cubs Floats and Fun is based in Cajun country at Pineville, LA (2L0), with year-round float flying. Rates - Alaska Float Ratings Tailwheel training is available throughout the entire year. Seaplane Scenics dba Adventures in Flight, a new land-based flight school, is now open at KCLS in Chehalis, WA. Talkeetna Alaska Float Plane Training GoPro Fusion 3,681 views Dec 31, 2018 21 Dislike Share Save Description I M 42 subscribers Float plane training at Alaska Floats and Skis in. We will get you current, ready for your practical test, or just more comfortable flying on floats. When she got to Alaska and started her float training in a PA-18 Super Cub, she fell in love. 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. Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PMSat: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun: Closed. Schedule your float-plane and/or tailwheel training course with us today. Alaska Float Ratings| Alaska Floats Display name: . A5 transition training includes ground school, dual instruction, and course materials for ICONs Transition Landplane (TX-L) or Transition Seaplane (TX-S) course. In addition, we can offer FAA Conversions/Renewals/BFRs. Please leave phone number when contacting by email. Aircraft is capable of rough-water operations (lake, rapid river, and open ocean/surf). Examiners fee is $250-$300. The day I finished my check ride my instructor and I flew up to this little hidden gem of a lake and caught rainbow trout on almost every cast. This makes it an ideal spot to participate in a float-plane training course. Open year round with excellent weather. Conversion FAA SEP (Sea) to EASA depends on proficiency level and will be on an individual basis. If applicable, all courses include high-performance and complex endorsements. Train with experienced instructors in a Cessna 172L on Aqua floats. We currently have five hand-picked instructors available with a wealth of knowledge and experience to pass on to you from many years of Alaska flying. It was floating about 10 yards in front of us when a bald eagle swooped down with its talons extended and snatched it off the surface. World-class museums and attractions close by: Disneyland, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, and Knotts Berry Farm. Flight and ground instruction are free. Minnesota Canada fishing and Alaska group tours are available in the summer months. 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. Course rates include examiners fee and can be completed in two days. *Rates are all dual, wet. The standard seaplane rating consists of flight and ground instruction, training manual, and aircraft for the checkride. Most students complete on time and on budget. In our CA location, we have a Super Cub PA-18 and a PA-12 on straight floats, and a Cessna 182 with a P-Ponk upgrade on Aerocet amphibious floats. The rating is normally done in two days. Have you already done our courses? Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Our training includes both river and lake flying. Wings Air Charter LLC is a Cessna Pilot Center with a later model 172 and a Skycatcher for training or rental. We have two inflatable two-person kayaks and some fly-fishing gear. It's remote, uncontrolled airspace so no ATC. Malcolm Dickinson is a CFI with 20 years of experience giving dual instruction in Lake Amphibians. ACME Cub Training offers float training, back-country/off-airport training, and ski training. Founded by a Navy test pilot instructor in 2018, Southern Maryland Seaplanes is a growing part-time operation which aims to provide quality stick-and-rudder training for new and experienced pilots alike. There are many attractions and recreational activities. Land operations are conducted from our homebase airport, KHII. We offer Aerobatic, Spin and Upset Training in our American Champion Super Decathlon. Experience the wonders of the region while receiving your SES rating. Seaplane endorsements and foreign-license conversions. Float flying is one of the most awesome ways to fly in Alaska. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. All training and checkride costs are included in package price assuming seven or less hours of flight instruction. All Lake LA-4 models flight seeing flights. Complete flight training in all LSA single-engine seaplanesinitial, refresher, transition, and advanced training. Class rating instructor course on seaplanes CRI(A)/SE Seaplane ratings include Ground School CD training at your location or in Ohio and/or central Florida. We accommodate private and commercial seaplane add-on ratings, and almost any seaplane experience you can dream. Please see website for full pricing list. This site uses cookies. Now offering ASES in the A5! Utilizing their Cessna 172 on Pee Kay 2300 floats, you will enjoy the splendor and variety of lakes to use while training for your float rating. Seaplane checkride fee is $600. During a course, we recommend at least a 3 night stay. Solo a seaplane with our rental program and explore all that Missouri and the Midwest have to offer! Moose Pass, Alaska Contact Plus, we have RV sites and cabin rentals available on site for a warm winter vacation. He has more than 30 years of experience. 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. All prices in Canadian dollars. 2022, Alaska Float Training. Examiner on staff. This is the Real Bush Flying Deal flying seaplanes In northern Minnesota that people dream of, so why not get your seaplane rating the right way. Super Cub on floats coming soon. Examiner on staff. This nicely equipped floatplane has a 160-hp engine with Powerflow exhaust and fixed-pitch prop. The CA seaplane base is 10 minutes away from KCPU on a private cattle ranch. Price includes instructor fee and checkride, Resort packages Please call Regal Air has been flying float planes in Alaska since 1982, and we have a vast knowledge of float plane accessible lakes, rivers, and ocean beaches throughout the state. Rick and Heidi Reuss, owners and instuctors both with over 32,000 hours. Please check your entries and try again. No airplanes to rent. Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by Ben E., Apr 25, 2017. Open year round with excellent weather. Ben E. Filing Flight Plan. Winter cabin rates: $90 per night. Alaska mountain, backcountry, and float plane training Year-round flying! Pilots normally complete the rating in two to three days. Buddy training available. Our emphasis is on a thorough learning experience designed and structured for those pilots owning or looking to own their own amphibian. Allow 2 to 4 days to complete the ASES add-on course. The whole family will have the time of their life. Trained with Tammy for my Private Pilot Tailwheel license and I could not be happier with my time. My rates depend on the type of aircraft and length of training. Instrument hours dual $236/hrGround instruction $60/hrSchedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500. Solo aircraft rental unavailable. Come see us and experience what we do every day in Vern's backyard. Training is available at Maddens Resort on Gull Lake in Brainerd and Fleming Field (SGS) in South St. Paul. Allow a minimum of 3-4 days for course completion, if proficient and current on single-engine piston aircraft. Our 160-hp Piper PA-12 on EDO 2000 straight floats makes an outstanding platform in which to learn and is expected to return to service late-season 2021. FLOAT TRAINING - ProFlite of Alaska Conveniently located on-site at Alaska Float Ratings, only feet from the float plane dock. Stay tuned for our seaplane training program coming 2021! We operate during the ice-free months, which usually begin in May and last through sometime in October. Our float plane add-on course includes up to 6 hours in the plane, ground training and the checkride flight (checkride fee not included)The course takes 2-3 days to complete including the checkride. Alaska is the land of remote lakes and majestic mountains. Commercial SES and CFI available. Interesting places to earn your seaplane rating - AOPA Photo by Crista Worthy. Aero Club Como, established in 1930, is the oldest seaplane operation in the world and operates the largest seaplane base with a complete fleet (floatplanes and flying boats 4 C172; 1 R172K; 1 PA 18; 1 C206; 2 C305/L-19; 1 RC3), flight school, and maintenance facility in Europe. Seaplane Pilots Association. We want to ensure that you become a safe and courteous seaplane pilot. We have something for everyone. She will work around your schedule and has no problem with odd hours. 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. Get your SES rating, tailwheel endorsement, or join one of our guided adventures. Specializing in training and certifying new seaplane pilots since 1963, weve got it down to a science. FLIGHT SCHOOL | Blue River Aviation | Palmer, Alaska Then call Alaska Flying Adventures. Its equipped with a Garmin 430 and a Garmin 496 with XM Weather. We know that learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher. Most single-engine floats and amphibian floats (initial Insurance issuance and/or renewal) There are Alaska flight schools that provide flight training in tail wheel airplanes and ski planes for a simple tail wheel or ski plane endorsement, private through commercial, up through advanced Alaska bush flying techniques. We will put together a package that is just right for you. Flight Training - Alaska Float Training Come celebrate our 75th anniversary with us this year! I have been active in SES training since 2006 and have completed 120+ ratings with a 100 percent pass rate for checkrides. Alaska Float Plane & Seaplane Tours - Alaska Shore Excursions Comfort and roomy accommodations with a spectacular view of Trail Lake, a few minute drive from Alaska Float Ratings. Turn the experience into one for the whole family with a rental cabin and fishing boat. attention, veterans! 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.