We offer Factory approved flight training in our Icon Aircraft- A5. PHOTO: JOHN M. DIBBS Attractive seaplane training/rating packages. Foothill Aviation, LLC is based at the Calaveras County Airport in San Andreas, CA. Instrument hours dual $236/hrGround instruction $60/hrSchedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500. Alaska Floatplane Safari includes two nights lodging and meals. We hope you will join us! 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. * Per flight hour, including tax and safety pilot. Tailwheel training is available throughout the entire year. Floats in the summer, bush wheel for off airport landings, andskis to enjoy our wonderful winters. Pricing depends on the adventure and lodging accommodations you choose- this will be quoted on an individual basis. Our 210HP FR172 is appropriately registered G-DRAM (a dram is a shot of whisky)as with the best things in life, just add a little bit of water! Basic Course prices quoted include 6 hours of flight training, aircraft rental for checkride, study materials, and all ground instruction required to pass the checkride. Our customers get a balanced and intensive training to prepare them for most aspects of seaplane operation. Plus, we have RV sites and cabin rentals available on site for a warm winter vacation. The student is responsible for the FAA examiners fee at the completion of the checkride. 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. 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. Tammy is attentive, fair, knowledgeable and very easy to work with. Based at the Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) in Lexington, KY, we conduct seaplane training primarily at Lake Cumberland, KY, and on the Ohio River. Block-time rates available; fuel surcharge may apply.Training in your aircraft, insurance checkouts, and BFRs also available. Great combination for learning how to fly on floats. The use of the aircraft for the checkride is included in the cost. Seaplane ratings, BFRs, refresher training, and demo flights offered. All Rights Reserved. The whole family will have the time of their life. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. All training is conducted in a Cessna 185 with amphibious floats. Western Michigan University operates from the Battle Creek W.K. We work with two Designated Pilot Examiners to make it a seamless process from training to checkride when you are ready. Examiner on staff. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. This is for you if you already have your SES or just want float plane instruction and mountain flying. Turn the experience into one for the whole family with a rental cabin and fishing boat. But these lakes are something else. I offer seaplane instruction in single straight floats, amphibian and hull seaplanes. Our expertise is second to none and we have a reputation within the aviation industry for delivering first-class training. It was even better than she had ever imagined. Information updated for 2021. 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 love sharing the adventure of float plane training in Alaska. That why we individually choose the best CFIs for our team. We operate during the ice-free months, which usually begin in May and last through sometime in October. 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. The use of the aircraft for the checkride is included in the cost. Renter insurance or deductible $5000 coverage required. Our seaplane has a 210-hp engine and constant-speed prop, so the training will also count toward your high-performance and complex checkouts. Free seaplane ground school: online or on-site. Accommodations available upon request. He worked on NASA general aviation initiatives and had the honor of being named Flight Instructor of the Year in North Dakota in 1994. For more details please see the website goosehangar.com. We are based in the southwest of France nearby Bordeaux city, which offers a variety of tourism interests. "The CFIs are great. We have three part-time instructors and specialize in three- to four-day seaplane safaris around the stunningly beautiful west coast of Scotland. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Alaska Float Ratings. Experience real backcountry flying with views of the Alaskan Range and majestic Denali. Our on-staff Designated Pilot Examiner is available 7 days a week. Training can be at either our location along the shores of Lake Michigan or at our northern Wisconsin seaplane base, surrounded by thousands of lakes. and Lake Iliamna, Alaska. Let Regal Air handle your Alaska Floatplane and Seaplane . Total glass-panel flight instruments with steam gauges backing up. Our Super Cub has all the gear you need to expand your aviation experience. Transition training includes ground school, dual instruction, and course materials for ICONs Transition Landplane (TX-L) or Transition Seaplane (TX-S) course. "Yep, that's a Moose" - Seaplane Training BEGINS | Alaska Float Flying: Part 2 55,529 views Nov 17, 2021 If you'd like to support Aviation101 by shopping merch/gear and joining Cockpit Club,. The closest major airport is Sacramento for CA and Anchorage for Alaska Location. or private, 8 hours flight, 4 hours ground time, plus three nights in guest cabin, (Checkride fees additional and paid to independent examiner. Now offering ASES in the A5! Price based on average completion times. A5 transition training includes ground school, dual instruction, and course materials for ICONs Transition Landplane (TX-L) or Transition Seaplane (TX-S) course. CRM safety for both conventional and extreme flying is emphasized. Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PMSat: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun: Closed. We operate a Cessna floatplane: a 160-hp N model that sits on EDO 2130 straight floats out of our dock on Fort Loudoun Lake ( Tennessee River) in the heart of Knoxville. Learn the stick-and-rudder skills of seaplane flying while enjoying the beauty of the area. The rating is normally done in two days. Please check your entries and try again. Just about the most fun you can have in an airplane! All courses Part 141 approved. Introduction flights on seaplanes. Darlene as well is extremely knowledgeable in her craft and cares for you as a pilot with a great focus on safety. Most students complete on time and on budget. Some students require extra time, depending on individual skill. The cost of this test is extra. Just want to fly? Seaplane Scenics dba Adventures in Flight, a new land-based flight school, is now open at KCLS in Chehalis, WA. Beaver and 206 and block time specials call for prices. From here your flight will depart, and within minutes you will be flying over spectacular sights, such as the Knik and Colony Glacier. We have also added a Cessna 172 I on PK 2300 straight floats. We have designed our courses, so the student has the time to enjoy the experience of flight training in Alaska. Check out the Visitors Bureau for things to do in our area. Give us a call, we look forward to working with you. Flexible goals for repeat clients. We run our courses from October through May. Join us as we make seaplane flying accessible for everyone! FLOAT TRAINING What better way to explore the unique aviation environment in Alaska than flight training in the legendary Piper Super Cub. 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. Lodging/Camping available nearby. The popular "Optimal Float Course with Lodging" includes 10 hours of flight time (enough for most students to fit in an incredible scenic flight after earning their rating) and four nights in a cabin for $3,399. Show your SPA Membership Card and get $100 off initial training. complete endorsement included. Pilots normally complete the rating in two to three days. Do you need extra flight hours? Experience the joy of seaplane flying in the land of 10,000 lakes. Weather dependent. Float flying season is May through early October, depending on when spring thaw occurs. 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). The Rochester Air Center is located in western New York, in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. It is located in the Twin Cities metro very close to both KANE and 25D. SES package includes ground school and flight instruction. The designated-examiner fee is an additional $600. 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-site accommodations available. Splash into the surrounding lakes with a friend in the backseat. If youre looking for seaplane fun, the SeaRey is the way to get it! . 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. The ICON Flight Center (IFC) in Vacaville, CA is located on Nut Tree Airport (KVCB) adjacent to ICONs Corporate Headquarters and Aircraft Completion Center. Call for details! Come rent a floatplane with an instructor; go where you like, fish, hike, and explore. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. We teach pilots how to identify usable landing areas and make go, no-go decisions. Two-day course is complete including check ride, course guide and ground school. The wisdom, expertise, and generations of experience that Alaska Float Rating instructors pass on to their students is invaluable. Alaska is an excellent place for float-plane training. Bill Bardin has 27 years of experience training pilots of all ages and backgrounds. Call or email any time. Come celebrate our 75th anniversary with us this year! See website for SES courses with lodging. Beaver Dam Lake and Blake Lakeboth primary docking. You can earn your floatplane rating in as little as 6 to10 hours of flying. 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. Chief pilot Dave Lewis is the Louisiana and Texas Field Director for the SPA and a highly experienced pilot, both fixed and rotary wing. No solo rentals. 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. Most proficient and current pilots can complete the Cessna training package in two to three days. Train on the remote and beatiful lakes of Talkeetna. 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. This allows plenty of practical experience flying the seaplane and on-the-water maneuvering. Finally, she just made it happen. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. , The Seaplane Pilots Association2073 US Highway 92Winter Haven, FL 33881Tel: (863) 701-7979Email SPA at SPA@seaplanes.org. Dual only. Specializing in light sport aircraft Rans, Savannah, and Cessna 172 182. We teach pilots to notice the conditions and factors that lead to the dreaded Moose Stall and how to avoid these situations. Our location, KEET, just south of Birmingham, provides great service and easy access to area lakes, which offer a mix of river and lake environments, with varied and stunning views of the Alabama wilderness. Minimum 1 hr flightMinimum 1 hr groundCall for pricing, Call for pricing and availability.You must provide proof of insurance or liability release.Schedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500, There is a processing fee of 3.5% for all credit cards. We require a $400.00 deposit when booking. We operate year-round with the opportunity for advanced summer flying in Alaska. We also offer seaplane refresher courses and off-airport, backcountry mountain training. Flights on fresh and saltwater. 20,310 foot Denali will dominate the sky line as you fly in this beautiful area. *Rates are all dual, wet. We will make a cross-country flight to the examiner. This makes it an ideal spot to participate in a float-plane training course. Need to get some time in? Located 35NM east of Oshkosh, and seaplane training during EAA AirVenture is available. Rick is a seasoned pilot with 41-plus years of experience and has flown Sea Planes, aerobatics, crop sprayers, turboprops, corporate jets, and airliners. You may qualify for a $2,000 credit from the VA for your checkride. Enjoy rental privileges at any of our growing network locations. Earn your private or commercial seaplane rating while exploring the remote lakes of Northern MN. Our instructors have a variety of availability to meet your needs, please call ahead to reserve a time and get to know this highly capable airplane and our flying environment.Aircraft and training provided by Alaska Tailwheel LLC with scheduling services provided through ProFlite of Alaska. **Examiners fee included. 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. Beaver Seaplane Courses We offer a full range of course, including Private, Commercial, and ATP seaplane ratings as well as Orientation Courses, Checkout Courses, and our ever popular Bush Pilot Course. We provide seaplane training at the private and commercial level. Summer average 78 degrees, winter 68 degrees. In addition, IFC Tampa has a full-service maintenance facility, including composite repair capability, for the amphibious ICON A5. Our flight instructors have a passion for flying and education. Seaplane Pilots Association. Rick and Heidi Reuss, owners and instuctors both with over 32,000 hours. Training takes 2 1/2 days to complete, and all study materials are sent to you in advance so your downtime can be spent fishing or just relaxing on our dock. We want to ensure that you become a safe and courteous seaplane pilot. We guarantee our candidates the experience of an amazing adventure that gives great satisfaction and a sense of freedom. Our amphibian A-1B Husky includes Wipline 2100s, Aspen 1000 PFD with Synthetic Vision, a Garmin 430, WAAS, and ADS-B. Reasonably priced accommodations available nearby. Our year-round, local training grounds provide some of the most challenging seaplane and amphibious conditions in the world: mountains, lakes, oceans and rivers, currents, coastal harbours, canyons, and winds. Ground school consists of a review of our training materials and daily pre and post flight briefings as well as a Mock Checkride. 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. The curriculum is fine-tuned and teaches pilots to be safe and capable to fly in the conditions they will experience in the Alaska Bush. Lots of lakes to practice on very close by. Our Single-Engine Seaplane course includes a segment to individualize the training to the students needs. Our team of highly experienced instructors and examiners is looking forward to introduce you to the beauty of waterflying in Germany and Denmark! Open daily. Our Super Cub has all the gear you need to expand your aviation experience. Rentals are available to seaplane-endorsed pilots who complete an advanced flying bush course (10 hours). The Republic Seabee is the newest addition to the fleet, which provides a complex, high performance, tailwheel, and amphibious flying boat experience. FAA Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. 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. Commercial SES and CFI available. Price doesnt include examiner fee or taxes. "Best float school in the world" $1000 deposit to schedule training (fully refundable). Our flight school is located one hour north of Anchorage in Palmer, Alaska. Six hours flight time included with course, then billed at the hourly rate. Off-airport flying is emphasized in the training, and you will be exposed to the most unique flying area around. We are located in Poland seaplane friendly country, where you can land on many different water reservoirs. A fuel surcharge may be added to prices. Our emphasis is on a thorough learning experience designed and structured for those pilots owning or looking to own their own amphibian. Examiners fee is $250-$300. My Cessna 172XP Wipaire 2350 Amphib 210 hp is located at the Pickens Co SC Airport ( KLQK). Saltwater surcharge may apply depending on sea conditions. Alaska Float Ratings is one of the most thorough, professional and safety conscious programs Ive ever attended. I offer training in most every single engine seaplane including the Kodiak 100 and Cessna Caravan. Block rates are available for hours/experience building in the Super Cub. Gas and docking available. Call for details. She will work around your schedule and has no problem with odd hours. He has a reputation as a great teacher and pilot, and loves to help pilots attain their goals. While on vacation or just an excuse to venture north, explore the Kenai Peninsula while gaining experience as a float pilot in a Piper PA 18 or honing your piloting skills with a tailwheel endorsement in a Cessna 140. At the heart of this meca is Lake Hood in Anchorage which has the distinction of being the largest and busiest seaplane base in the world with over 750 resident aircraft and 67,000 operations annually.. CFI proficiency training We will fly you and your supplies in picking you up at the conclusion of your stay. WaterWings is a one-stop shop for Single-Engine and Multi Engine Sea ratings. Seaplane solo rentals approved, provided you meet our insurance minimums. There are many attractions and recreational activities. Most single-engine floats and amphibian floats (initial Insurance issuance and/or renewal) She is very knowledgeable, patient, and willing to work around your schedule. Weve got something for everyone! All prices are shown in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes. We are always here to assist you and answer any questions you may have! There is an abundance of lakes everywhere which makes this the ideal spot to do your float-plane training. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Nineteen years of experience in mountain flying, airstrip trailheads, and MVFR. Traverse City has wonderful accommodations on the bay, so plan to bring the family. 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. 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. I'm doing my seaplane training as a student pilot at Alaska. The above courses are conducted using a Reims Cessna FR172F Amphibian. Fly in the beautiful Alaskan winter and learn to maneuver a ski plane. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Darlene always dreamed of Alaska and knew that she wanted to get a float-plane rating in Alaska one day. Complete flight training in all LSA single-engine seaplanesinitial, refresher, transition, and advanced training. Advanced Career Mentorship Programs, 50 hour and 100 hour, available at attractive rates; please contact us for more information. SES package includes ground school and flight instruction. Contact BEFA for information. Fly in or drive. If applicable, all courses include high-performance and complex endorsements. We offer training in both straight and amphibious floatplanes. Our Instructors are high time and experienced with thousands of hours in many types of aircraft. Our seaplane base and lodge are located only two miles from beautiful, downtown Talkeetna. I was challenged and I worked hard preparing both before and during the program, but theres a saying in life that the more you put into something the more you get out of it and that definitely applies to his program. Are you looking for a new adventure? See our website for details. Our floatplane course will include flying around the talkeetna and Chugach mountain range and finishing up with a checkride in Talkeetna.
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