IFC Tampa is open year-round and provides initial transition training, proficiency/re-currency training, and A5 Instructor Pilot training to ICON A5 owners, position holders, and training partners. We also can train in your aircraft. If applicable, all courses include high-performance and complex endorsements. We are the original Alaska Float Ratings, providing the "Backcountry" experience since 1975. Training is available seasonally, based on WI weather. NEW in 2021: Introduction of our DHC-6 Twin Otter Seaplane. Call for details. The cost of this test is extra. Joined: Apr 25, 2017 Messages: 21. Specializing in training and certifying new seaplane pilots since 1963, weve got it down to a science. In-house examiner. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Located about 1 hour 30 minutes southeast of Washington, D.C., St. Marys County airport is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The aviation community of Talkeetna, Alaska has long been known for its range of mountain expeditions, rescue operations and wilderness adventures. Get your floats wet again in Alaska waters.3 hours flight time1 hour of groundAdditional float flight hours: $350/hrAdditional ground hours: $60/hrSchedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500. Steve has "been there" and I recommend him to anyone who askstail draggers, float planes, ski flying, you name it. There is a one-time nonrefundable join fee, recurring monthly fee, hourly airplane rate, and hourly Instructor rate. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Dual only. If you want more than just an airport to airport Alaskan experience, fly with Tammy! Backcountry Flying Experience covers floats, skis, and big tires all in one location. The scenery and lakes are breathtaking. We provide a comprehensible Seaplane rating package that includes 8 hours of dual flight time and 1 hour final flight test. Free $1900 mountain flying course with your SES rating. , The Seaplane Pilots Association2073 US Highway 92Winter Haven, FL 33881Tel: (863) 701-7979Email SPA at SPA@seaplanes.org. Block-time rates available; fuel surcharge may apply.Training in your aircraft, insurance checkouts, and BFRs also available. Most students complete on time and on budget. Chief pilot Dave Lewis is the Louisiana and Texas Field Director for the SPA and a highly experienced pilot, both fixed and rotary wing. Western Michigan University operates from the Battle Creek W.K. We also offer recurrent seaplane training, advanced seaplane training, flight reviews, bush flying training, and skiplane training. issued in third country No updates available for 2020. We provide primary and advanced training in both straight and amphibian floats. Utilizing high-performance/complex seaplanes and offering a wide variety of takeoff and landing situations, including large and small lakes and rivers. Professional training taught by active air-taxi pilots working the coastlearn from experience. If you are seaplane rated, you may fly alone with passengers after a check ride with an English-speaking flight examiner. We teach pilots how to fly in the mountains and other areas of Alaska. The MES rating is a thorough four-day course that covers all aspects of flying hull amphibs in general and the Goose in particular. 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. Training takes two days and is done in beautiful, scenic northern Michigan. Advanced float training and training in your own aircraft is available as well. Type of Training Offered: Seaplane Training Contact Details Address: PO Box 4, Moose Pass, Alaska, 99631 United States Airport: Phone: 619 633 3020 Email: vernkingsford@yahoo.com URL: Alaska Float Rating and Seaplane Training We will fly you and your supplies in picking you up at the conclusion of your stay. Solo aircraft rental unavailable. We offer professional instruction in a friendly environment with our students consistently achieving a first-time pass. Enjoy a relaxed informative training environment, with overnight facilities available at Georgetown Airport in the scenic Southern Ohio Valley, KGEO. Operating from David Wayne Hooks (DWH) land and sea airport, located 15 miles NW of Houston Intercontinental Airport. In addition, IFC NorCal has a full-service maintenance facility, including composite repair capability, for the amphibious ICON A5. See our website for details. Box 139ITalkeetna, AK 99676I907.733.4500. The Rochester Air Center is located in western New York, in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. All training and checkride costs are included in package price assuming seven or less hours of flight instruction. If you prefer a floatplane experience, then climb aboard our wonderfully restored Cessna Amphibian to complete your ASES rating. Its equipped with a Garmin 430 and a Garmin 496 with XM Weather. Cubs Floats and Fun is based in Cajun country at Pineville, LA (2L0), with year-round float flying. WaterWings is a one-stop shop for Single-Engine and Multi Engine Sea ratings. Free registration with Ohio Dept. Open Pacific Ocean, gnarly white surf splashdowns (landings and takeoffs), pristine snow and ice SKI landings, alpine lakes, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, and whitewater river landings all on the same flight! 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. 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. Price shown is all inclusive with no fuel surcharge. Open year round with excellent weather. Alaska is an excellent place for float-plane training. complete endorsement included. Most single-engine floats and amphibian floats (initial Insurance issuance and/or renewal) Based at Fleming Field, KSGS, in the Wipaire facility. Tom is also an A&P/IA and has completed the RFSC Rotax service and maintenance courses. 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). Train for your seaplane rating minutes away from five different Finger Lakes with miles of shoreline and water as well as protected bays on Lake Ontario. The use of the aircraft for the checkride is included in the cost. With fluctuating fuel prices, there may be a fuel surcharge. We offer Factory approved flight training in our Icon Aircraft- A5. Class rating instructor course on seaplanes CRI(A)/SE Ben E. Filing Flight Plan. Chief pilot Dave Lewis is the Louisiana and Texas Field Director for the SPA and a highly experienced pilot, both fixed and rotary wing. Comfort and roomy accommodations with a spectacular view of Trail Lake, a few minute drive from Alaska Float Ratings. Lake Havasu, which offer excellent open water, confined areas, and river-channel training. The seaplane rating is gained using our newly upgraded 160- HP Piper PA-18 Super Cub on EDO 2000 Floats. The rating is normally done in two days. Please give us a call or visit our website for more information. If youre looking for seaplane fun, the SeaRey is the way to get it! Each course includes ground instruction, training material, and three nights of lodging. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. We have three part-time instructors and specialize in three- to four-day seaplane safaris around the stunningly beautiful west coast of Scotland. Just want to fly? Learn the ebbs and flows of river flying, or check out some of the large lakes in the area. 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. Qualifies for BFR and/or FAA Wings Programs. What better way to explore the unique aviation environment in Alaska than flight training in the legendary Piper Super Cub. Off-airport flying is emphasized in the training, and you will be exposed to the most unique flying area around. Spring ski flying is the best! ATP course is land and sea. Our amphibian A-1B Husky includes Wipline 2100s, Aspen 1000 PFD with Synthetic Vision, a Garmin 430, WAAS, and ADS-B. He does not own a seaplane at present but travels widely to do delivery flights and give instruction in Lake and other hulled amphibians. To the North is Anchorage and west is the Cook Inlet and the Alaska range with its glaciers and volcanos. Float flying May through Sept. This is the real thing. Examiner on site, fee $500. Also available sea wings, BFR, tail wheel training, CFI renewal or reinstatement after the training, refresher courses. My Cessna 172XP Wipaire 2350 Amphib 210 hp is located at the Pickens Co SC Airport ( KLQK). Our PA23 Nomad Seaplane roll out in 2021 available for ME Seaplane training in addition to Beechcraft and DeHavilland Twin Otter. Float Plane Training. Brainerd: The Brainerd Lakes area is a seaplane pilots dream! Sightseeing flights are available in the PA-12 and Seabee. Our Single-Engine Seaplane course includes a segment to individualize the training to the student's needs. We have training programs for all aircraft on Wipline floats and provide customized training for your aircraft and operations. Price doesnt include examiner fee or taxes. 20,310 foot Denali will dominate the sky line as you fly in this beautiful area. Cost varies per aircraft. We require a $400.00 deposit when booking. 1957 C-180A with WingX extensions on Wipaire 3000As. Schedule your float-plane and/or tailwheel training course with us today. Check out the Visitors Bureau for things to do in our area. We accommodate private and commercial seaplane add-on ratings, and almost any seaplane experience you can dream. Seasonal in NH, also based in Kissimmee and Sarasota, Florida. Sudbury Aviation is located 4 1/2 hours north of Toronto. The float plane is still a great option for transportation due to the number of lakes and rivers spread across Alaska. 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 make a cross-country flight to the examiner. Six hours flight time included with course, then billed at the hourly rate. World-class museums and attractions close by: Disneyland, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, and Knotts Berry Farm. Providing Seaplane instruction for American Legend Aircraft in Sulphur Springs Texas in Amphib or straight float equipped Legend Cubs. We specialize in part- and full-time Instructor and Examiner courses on land and seaplanes. If you have any questions for us regarding certificates, training, or fees, contact us online or call us Monday through Saturday at (907) 394-4675 or email us at alaskafloattraining@gmail.com. The SES course qualifies for BFR and FAA Wings credit. Lodging/Camping available nearby. *Ground school and examiner fee included. In addition, we can offer FAA Conversions/Renewals/BFRs. Our Super Cub has all the gear you need to expand your aviation experience. "The CFIs are great. Biennial flight reviews and SES time-building packages are available. Transitional flight training and ground instruction for pilots holding a private pilot certification or above for land and/or sea. Small cabins and three-bedroom luxury cottage available. Float-plane Training on the Kenai Peninsula, AK, Float Plane and Flight Training Courses on the Kenai Peninsula, AK. We will be training on the many remote and beautiful lakes that surround the base at Christiansen Lake (AK-8) in Talkeetna. Come join us for an unforgettable experience. Super cubs are the optimal aircraft for mountain flying and provide you with the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular country in Alaska. Minutes from Daytona Beach. 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. Available for instruction in your aircraft or call to see what is in the hangar for dual instruction. Show your SPA Membership Card and get $100 off initial training. Course packages do not include the checkride day, sales taxes, textbook and materials, or fuel surcharges. I have also served as an FAA check airman for SES since 2008. Commercial SES and CFI available. Flight and ground instruction are free. All prices are shown in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes. Malcolm Dickinson is a CFI with 20 years of experience giving dual instruction in Lake Amphibians. Basic course is factory authorized for Searey. We want to ensure that you become a safe and courteous seaplane pilot. Year-round flying! The Kenai Peninsula is the most incredible place. A5 transition training includes ground school, dual instruction, and course materials for ICONs Transition Landplane (TX-L) or Transition Seaplane (TX-S) course. Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by Ben E., Apr 25, 2017. Seaplane rating includes ground school, dual training, solo flight, and transport Canada license fee. Six to ten hours training for ASES add-on. ASES add-on ratings and initial private and commercial training in the heart of Seattle on Lake Union. SES course pricing includes ground school, study material, 5 hours of dual instruction, aircraft rental for check ride and examiner fee.. Additional instruction provided at hourly rates. We are always here to assist you and answer any questions you may have! 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. Need to get some time in? Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Solo a seaplane with our rental program and explore all that Central Florida has to offer. You may qualify for a $2,000 credit from the VA for your checkride. We run our courses from October through May. Examiner, guest rooms, meals and hangar space are also available at our airport. Contact BEFA for information. Flight training for a safer tomorrow. Our school specialize in organizing 3-5 day block seaplane trainings, conducted by experienced instructors. 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. *Price is wet. Open daily. It was even better than she had ever imagined. Fly in or drive. Trips together with sailing boats and other seaplanes are possible. With more than 450 lakes within a 20-mile radius, you are never far from water! Fly in the beautiful Alaskan winter and learn to maneuver a ski plane. 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. 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. Experience the wonders of the region while receiving your SES rating. All the above courses require the student to pass a test at the end. All our water courses are designed to get your feet wet in beautiful Northern Michigan. Lake and Air specializes in training for straight and amphibious floatplanes. On-site accommodations available. The training manuals will be sent prior to arrival so youre ready to get flying. Total glass-panel flight instruments with steam gauges backing up. We offer Multiengine Land in our Piper Twin Aztec. 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. James Young is the owner and chief pilot. It is a fact that our instructor graduates are keenly sought after by all the top class flight schools in the UK and Europe. scheduling@alaskafloats.com Comfortable, Private Lodging We offer affordable housing for our pilots! If you have any questions for us regarding certificates, training, or fees, contact us online or call us Monday through Saturday at (907) 394-4675 or email us at alaskafloattraining@gmail.com. You can earn your floatplane rating in as little as 6 to10 hours of flying. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Cessna 206 Floatplane/Amphib 300 hp IO550, Amphib Cessna FR172-210HP on Wipline 2350A, Seaplane Class Rating, single-engine piston, *Includes flight training, theoretical knowledge training, and seamanship examination, Class Rating Instructor, single-engine seaplane, Class Rating Examiner, single-engine seaplane. Experience real backcountry flying with views of the Alaskan Range and majestic Denali. We provide a package of training aids including videos, the NMC Seaplane Training Reference Guide, and NMCs Ground School Notes. Flexible goals for repeat clients. 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. * Per flight hour, including tax and safety pilot. Ground Instruction. We offer flight training in a 1944 Grumman Goose. 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. *includes academic training and 1 hr waterflying with splash-and gos etc. Float instruction season begins in May each year when the ice goes out at the Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Our seaplane has a 210-hp engine and constant-speed prop, so the training will also count toward your high-performance and complex checkouts. If you want other flying adventures while visiting our facility or just need to get current, we offer several other hard-to-find treats. Call for course pricing. Sales demonstrations available. But these lakes are something else. This new location provides a great maintenance facility, classroom space, and pilot lounge. Optional Gleim SARC Seaplane add-on rating ground-school course available onlineplease see our website. It is a full service flight school with Vans RV crossover training, tailwheel endorsements, and spin awareness training. Remember, a successful checkride counts as a BFR! SES course package available. Its awesome! All flights are customized to meet your specific training goals and usually include a stop for lunch at a scenic Alaska lake. The whole family will have the time of their life. *Rates are all dual, wet. DETAILS. 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. Trained with Tammy for my Private Pilot Tailwheel license and I could not be happier with my time. Price includes instructor fee and checkride, Resort packages Please call We love sharing the adventure of float plane training in Alaska. The ICON Flight Center (IFC) in Tampa, FL is located at Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF) on Davis Island. Homer is my home town and we are here all year. Hone your skills by landing a tripacer on mountain strips with an experienced Talkeetna Bush Pilot, take off from beautiful, or remote lakes. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Photo by Crista Worthy. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Lots of lakes to practice on very close by. Schedule your float-plane and/or tailwheel training course with us today. Aircraft is capable of rough-water operations (lake, rapid river, and open ocean/surf). Rick is a seasoned pilot with 41-plus years of experience and has flown Sea Planes, aerobatics, crop sprayers, turboprops, corporate jets, and airliners. Its how training should be and can be. We know that learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher. At Alaska Float Ratings, we understand that skilled CFIs create an environment of learning, promote safety and provide the best opportunities for students to progress in their flight training. Fly in, make it a family vacation, and along with your training enjoy the many attractions the Twin Cities has to offer. Inquire early for this trip. Our instructors and even our examiners strive to make this a great lifetime memory. What better way to explore the unique aviation environment in Alaska than flight training in the legendary Piper Super Cub. A fuel surcharge may be added to prices. We will put together a package that is just right for you. 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. Course rates include examiners fee and can be completed in two days. or private, 8 hours flight, 4 hours ground time, plus three nights in guest cabin, (Checkride fees additional and paid to independent examiner. Rough-water and emergency short landing practice encouraged. The above courses are conducted using a Reims Cessna FR172F Amphibian. We have a lodging package available for our beautiful Belton Lake location. This course is for you if you want a little less time pressure and a little more time to fine-tune your float skills. She will work around your schedule and has no problem with odd hours. The closest major airport is Sacramento for CA and Anchorage for Alaska Location. Ask the office about tri-pacer rental and private pilot lessons. I. Pilots normally complete the rating in two to three days. We are located on the western tip of Lake Superior in Minnesota, You will have access to thousands of Northern Minnesota lakes for floatplane flying. What an experience. Our FBO is based at the Cadillac Airport, so you are welcome to fly-in. In addition, IFC Tampa has a full-service maintenance facility, including composite repair capability, for the amphibious ICON A5. Bring your suntan lotion because its sunny that time of year! Florida Keys and Bahama tours are available. 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. Around our area in Sterling, Alaska, on the Kenai Peninsula, is Homer to the south, the Harding Ice Field, the Kenai Fjords, and Seward. She still has a passion for sharing her love of flying and a strong desire to help others to be safe, competent pilots. I keep it in a heated hangar so I can fly year-round when the temperatures are above 36 degrees. This is just for you! This makes it an ideal spot to participate in a float-plane training course. That why we individually choose the best CFIs for our team. 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. Traverse City has wonderful accommodations on the bay, so plan to bring the family. This course is for you. It was a National Geographic moment. Call today to schedule your seaplane instruction. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. We utilize a local DPE ensuring you the most efficient path to earning your rating. Please check your entries and try again. Rentals are available to seaplane-endorsed pilots who complete an advanced flying bush course (10 hours). Price: $495 per person. The DFW area has quite a few lakes in the area for seaplane training. Bring someone else along to enjoy your advanced training vacation. Training will involve 2 days flying and up to 6 hours of ground school with the check ride on the day of your check out. One-stop shoppingcheckride included! Alaska is an excellent place for float-plane training. Recurrent and initial training is completed to AOPA Insurance standards. Dual in privately owned aircraft available depending on season and pilot availability. Based at the Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) in Lexington, KY, we conduct seaplane training primarily at Lake Cumberland, KY, and on the Ohio River. Our Super Cub has all the gear you need to expand your aviation experience. Along your journey to mastering new skills in these wonderful airplanes, youll get to see Alaskas gorgeous lakes, mountains, and glaciers from the air, allowing you to take in the full, breathtaking beauty of the land of the midnight sun. Whichever tour you choose, youll be amazed with your experience. His dedication to flying keeps him motivated to stay current with the dynamic and ever growing world of aeronautics. Seaplanesrfun.com - Xranks. Baudette: Training is offered on the Rainy River at our FBO, located at the Baudette International Airport (KBDE). Our seaplane base and lodge are located only two miles from beautiful, downtown Talkeetna. The training manuals will be sent prior to arrival so youre ready to get flying. Training from June-September. Bill Bardin has 27 years of experience training pilots of all ages and backgrounds. Our location is perfect for waterflying as we can always provide a profound and challenging training environment. The ICON Flight Center (IFC) in Vacaville, CA is located on Nut Tree Airport (KVCB) adjacent to ICONs Corporate Headquarters and Aircraft Completion Center. Advanced bush flying techniques can include . Good, safe training from an experienced pilot is important to me. 7 Hours Either Louisiana & Texas. With more than 4,000 hours of float flying, you will get the best instruction, including advanced Montana mountain flying. Something went wrong. The use of the aircraft for the checkride is included in the cost. 3610 Aircraft Drive Unit A Anchorage, AK 99502 Located at Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH) . We offer the rare opportunity of solo flights with passengers , flight insurance included in the member fees. Located at Flagler County Airport (KXFL). We may request cookies to be set on your device. Amphibious Aventuras depart from the Sebring Airport (KSEF) main terminal. Minimum requirement is PPL. To learn more about A5 ownership programs or to inquire about becoming an ICON Flight Training Partner, please contact us at fly@iconaircraft.com. On a limited basis we are able to offer the MES add-on rating to applicants who have the SES and MEL ratings for a package price of $11,500. Practice amphibious operations from boat ramp to hard-surface parking in Hammondsport, New York, on Keuka Lake near the Glenn Curtiss Museum and the annual seaplane homecoming. Floats in the summer, bush wheel for off airport landings, andskis to enjoy our wonderful winters. He is an authorized instructor for ICON Aircraft. We enjoy 10 months of gorgeous weather here in the desert. Flight instruction provided by two experienced flight instructors, each with more than 32,000 hours flight time, working out of Lake Hood since 1967. Then call Alaska Flying Adventures. 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. It is located in the Twin Cities metro very close to both KANE and 25D. Scheduling was a breeze, instruction was good and the experience was all around pleasant. 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. Schedule with us! Course includes ground school, flight training, and study material. FAA-H-8083-23 Seaplane Operations Handbook, Lesson Two Look, Think, Choose and Apply, Lesson Three Why Didnt I Die, Know Thy Emergency Procedures by Heart, Lesson Eight PA-18 Weight and Balance Mystery Solved, Lesson Nine Secret of the Perfect Step Turn, Kitchenette (sink, small fridge, microwave), 2 Bedrooms + Loft (2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds). Allow 2 to 4 days to complete the ASES add-on course. Backcountry Flying goes above and beyond to provide the most rewarding aviation experience.
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