2022, Alaska Float Training. Cubs Floats and Fun also offers recurrent, advanced seaplane, amphibious training, flight reviews, and tailwheel training. Our Super Cub has all the gear you need to expand your aviation experience. Dual only. Depending on the pilots skills and currency, the add-on rating can normally be completed in two to three days, allowing you to receive your training and rating over a weekend. Lodging specials available and adventure packages for the whole family. Truly a fantastic CFI. We will make a cross-country flight to the examiner. PHOTO: JOHN M. DIBBS It's remote, uncontrolled airspace so no ATC. One-year membership with the Seaplane Pilots Association included. Allow at least two days for course completion. Comfort and roomy accommodations with a spectacular view of Trail Lake, a few minute drive from Alaska Float Ratings. Rick has a passion for vintage aircraft and enjoys sharing his experiences and love of flying with others. We are just a one hour drive north of Anchorage, located in the scenic Matanuska-Susitna Valley. Get your SES rating, tailwheel endorsement, or join in on one of our guided adventures. We were catching and releasing them but one got hooked pretty deep and didnt survive. With more than 4,000 hours of float flying, you will get the best instruction, including advanced Montana mountain flying. We teach pilots how to identify usable landing areas and make go, no-go decisions. Allow a minimum of 3-4 days for course completion, if proficient and current on single-engine piston aircraft. 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. Minutes from Daytona Beach. Worlds sweetest Doberman on staff. We fly off the Coosa River, Lay Lake, Lake Mitchell, Logan Martin Lake, and Lake Martin. 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. 3610 Aircraft Drive Unit A Anchorage, AK 99502 Located at Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH) . The Cadillac, Michigan, area is surrounded by numerous lakes of various sizes providing a diverse training environment. We offer SES and MES advanced training; please call for pricing. Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/I hope you're . Land and take-off from snow-covered frozen lakes, fly the Alaska Range, and land on the glaciers of the Talkeetna Mountains. My Cessna 172XP Wipaire 2350 Amphib 210 hp is located at the Pickens Co SC Airport ( KLQK). We are always here to assist you and answer any questions you may have! I. I have also served as an FAA check airman for SES since 2008. Non-Boeing members are allowed in according to association bylaws. If youre looking for a truly fun flying experience and want to check off one more item on the bucket list, give us a call or visit our website for more information. We teach pilots to notice the conditions and factors that lead to the dreaded Moose Stall and how to avoid these situations. Specializing in training and certifying new seaplane pilots since 1963, weve got it down to a science. Flight instruction provided by two experienced flight instructors, each with more than 32,000 hours flight time, working out of Lake Hood since 1967. Float rating estimates are based on Transport Canada minimum requirementsindividual students may require additional dual training time before approval for solo flight. Located 35NM east of Oshkosh, and seaplane training during EAA AirVenture is available. Kellogg airport (KBTL) in Southwest Michigan. I could have only had that here.". Advanced Career Mentorship Programs, 50 hour and 100 hour, available at attractive rates; please contact us for more information. Get your SES rating, tailwheel endorsement, or join one of our guided adventures. We also offer daytrip adventures or more formal training for the EASA rating. Our Super Cub has all the gear you need to expand your aviation experience. . We have tailwheel training in our Piper J3 Cub. To learn more about A5 ownership programs or to inquire about becoming an ICON Flight Training Partner, please contact us at fly@iconaircraft.com. Minimum requirement is PPL. We focus this time on the areas that the student is having difficulty with, or we add advanced techniques when working with a pilot that progresses ahead of schedule. We will take you into the Bob Marshall wilderness and over Glacier National Park. Based at Duncan Boat Dock in Knoxville, we have plenty of water to train on, as we are surrounded by seven large lakes. World-class museums and attractions close by: Disneyland, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, and Knotts Berry Farm. This is a pay-as-you-go course. Available airplanes: Cessna 172-180HP and Cessna 182-300HP. Off-airport flying is emphasized in the training, and you will be exposed to the most unique flying area around. Weve got something for everyone! You will learn canals, rivers, lakes, beaching, docking, ramping, securing aircraft, refueling, etc., with many restaurants to fly to for a very fun and advanced training program, along with happy hour at the end of the day at the Cherry Pocket. Yes, that's an Alaska brown bear traversing the AFR dock in search of salmon. So why not pop in and have a chat, a cuppa, and see for yourself. I offer training in most every single engine seaplane including the Kodiak 100 and Cessna Caravan. We are located just 10 minutes from the Minneapolis International airport at friendly Fleming Field (KSGS) right next to the Wipaire float factory. Training is available at Maddens Resort on Gull Lake in Brainerd and Fleming Field (SGS) in South St. Paul. Youll love float plane training in Alaska. Fly in, make it a family vacation, and along with your training enjoy the many attractions the Twin Cities has to offer. 2 Hour with Training Manual. Why not do it in the most beautiful place in the world? Our main goal is safety and the success of our students. 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. Location Cumberland, WI, KUBE. Bring the family and discover why Traverse City has won so many awards for a small town. I offer seaplane instruction in single straight floats, amphibian and hull seaplanes. Only a 10 minute drive from Temple Airport (KTPL). Private pilot certificate required. Pilots normally complete the rating in two to three days. Our location is perfect for waterflying as we can always provide a profound and challenging training environment. We provide primary and advanced training in both straight and amphibian floats. 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! 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. We also offer training at KDWH in Houston. We are the only place in Florida to learn to drive an airboat when you fly our seaplanes. She will work around your schedule and has no problem with odd hours. Lake and Air specializes in training for straight and amphibious floatplanes. We are located in beautiful central Wisconsin with two large flowages that are ideal for training and just a 5-minute flight from the airport. It is a fact that our instructor graduates are keenly sought after by all the top class flight schools in the UK and Europe. 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. Hone your skills by landing a tripacer on mountain strips with an experienced Talkeetna Bush Pilot, take off from beautiful, or remote lakes. Insurance benefits for complete factory course. Train with experienced instructors in a Cessna 172L on Aqua floats. Great combination for learning how to fly on floats. 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. 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. Flight Instruction. Transitional flight training and ground instruction for pilots holding a private pilot certification or above for land and/or sea. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Course training is tailored to individuals needs and desires. Lake Havasu Seaplanes trains and operates 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 MES rating is a thorough four-day course that covers all aspects of flying hull amphibs in general and the Goose in particular. Free seaplane ground school: online or on-site. The area is the water wonderland of the Midwest. Seaplanesrfun.com - Xranks. We require a $400.00 deposit when booking. We want to ensure that you become a safe and courteous seaplane pilot. There are so many lakes and other bodies of water where a person can land and explore. We fly building materials, food supplies, camping equipment, cargo, and of course you and your friends to destinations of your choosing. Our on-staff Designated Pilot Examiner is available 7 days a week. 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. Our Piper Super Cub with 160hp engine on Wipline 2100 floats is the ultimate floatplane flying machine to earn your seaplane rating. Alaska Flying Adventures, LLC offers floatplane training and ASES Ratings from T66 Seaplane Base, Visnaw Lake, near beautiful Wasilla, Alaska. Space available ride-along on a scheduled domestic Kenmore Air Flight also included in package rate. ATP course is land and sea. His lifelong passion for flying has grown into inspiration for sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for flying. Book in advance to secure your preferred dates. Will provide certificate for insurance. Our certified flight instructors have a passion for education, and they are ready and eager to help you learn to fly these beautiful planes. Training is available seasonally, based on WI weather. We enjoy 10 months of gorgeous weather here in the desert. Wings Air Charter LLC is a Cessna Pilot Center with a later model 172 and a Skycatcher for training or rental. We have been giving floatplane instruction at Space 801 since 1991. Just want to fly? Visit www.techflying.com for more information. Each course includes ground instruction, training material, and three nights of lodging. *Rates are all dual, wet. Dual only, except for practical exams with DPE.. Tail dragger endorsements in the off season. 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. Come join us for an unforgettable experience. 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. No solo rentals. Examiner, guest rooms, meals and hangar space are also available at our airport. Our amphibian A-1B Husky includes Wipline 2100s, Aspen 1000 PFD with Synthetic Vision, a Garmin 430, WAAS, and ADS-B. Seaplane ratings include Ground School CD training at your location or in Ohio and/or central Florida. Spring ski flying is the best! Train on the remote and beatiful lakes of Talkeetna. Tom is also an A&P/IA and has completed the RFSC Rotax service and maintenance courses. All seaplane courses utilize the Super Cub and are charged on a per-hour basis using the hourly rate for the aircraft. Its also full IFR if youd like an instrument comp check at the same time. FAA examiner nearby. 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. *Rates are all dual, wet. Accommodations: hotel and private apartments near the seaplane base. Alaska is a beautiful setting to take to the air and spread your wings for flight training. 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. We utilize a local DPE ensuring you the most efficient path to earning your rating. Trips together with sailing boats and other seaplanes are possible. Around our area in Sterling, Alaska, on the Kenai Peninsula, is Homer to the south, the Harding Ice Field, the Kenai Fjords, and Seward. We work with two Designated Pilot Examiners to make it a seamless process from training to checkride when you are ready. The float plane is still a great option for transportation due to the number of lakes and rivers spread across Alaska. 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. We accept cash, personal checks, and credit cards. Certified seaplane training for: Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. Learn to fly into some of the most spectacular lakes and rivers in the Northwest. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Contact BEFA for information. Ground classes are held in our hangar facilities and comfortable cabin accommodations are available right on the lake! Year-round flying! Intro flight is $125. $3200Just get it done in a PA18 Super Cub3 4 days (Weather permitting)8 hours of flight time3 hours of ground trainingAdditional flight hours $350/hrAdditional ground training $60/hrExaminers fee NOT included (Typically $800 cash)Schedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500, $3995The Darlene Course: Explore the world renown Kenai Peninsulas Kenai Mountains, Kenai Fjords, Ice Fields, and more while developing your float flying skills and mountain flying skills in a PA18 Super Cub.4 5 days (Weather permitting)10 hours of flight time3 hours of ground trainingAdditional flight hours $350/hrAdditional ground training $60/hrExaminer fee NOT included (Typically $800 cash)Schedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500, $4550A simple combo package for time on floats with a PA18 Super Cub and, in a tailwheel aircraft, a Piper PA16 Clipper.6-7 days (Weather permitting)8 hours of float flight time7 hours of tailwheel time5 hours of ground trainingAdditional float flight hours $350/hrAdditional Tailwheel hours $232/hrAdditional ground training $60/hrExaminers fee NOT included (Typically $800 cash)Schedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500, Have fun flying in a new way, and earn your tailwheel endorsement in a classic Piper PA16 Clipper.7 hours of tailwheel time2 hours of ground trainingAdditional Tailwheel hours $232/hrAdditional ground training $60/hrSchedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500, Choose from a variety of flying adventures, from building your skills in advanced float and mountain flying to basic fun experiences around Kenai Peninsula and beyond with an instructor in a PA18 Super Cub.Float Flight hours $350/hrTailwheel hours $232/hrInstrument hours dual $236/hrInstruction in your plane See BelowSchedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500, $1295Do you have an SES but are not current? Summer average 77 degrees, winter 65 degrees. Something went wrong. Its how training should be and can be. Lodging is also available with prior notification. Our comfortable lakefront cabin sleeps up to six people and is discounted for pilots-in-training (bring the family). Prices in Canadian dollars. The Bush Pilot course is the most practical way to learn off-airport techniques / operations from pilots that make a living at it! Our flight school is located one hour north of Anchorage in Palmer, Alaska. It is more fun than you can imagine. Enjoy a relaxed informative training environment, with overnight facilities available at Georgetown Airport in the scenic Southern Ohio Valley, KGEO. The plane used is a 1947 Piper Super Cruiser, 150 hp. The ICON Flight Center (IFC) in Tampa, FL is located at Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF) on Davis Island. 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.. Seaplane examiner available onsite. 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 operate during the ice-free months, which usually begin in May and last through sometime in October. I have been active in SES training since 2006 and have completed 120+ ratings with a 100 percent pass rate for checkrides. With many direct flights from N. America to Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the pound at rock bottom, now is the time to experience Scotland. 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. Class rating instructor course on seaplanes CRI(A)/SE Ground school consists of a review of our training materials and daily pre and post flight briefings as well as a Mock Checkride. 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. Examiner on staff. All Rights Reserved. Malcolm Dickinson is a CFI with 20 years of experience giving dual instruction in Lake Amphibians. Our Specialty Canadian tours offer fishing opportunities, viewing beluga whales, polar bears, moose, caribou, muskox, and Arctic wolves, flying north to Churchill and above the Arctic Circle in Nunavut. Land operations are conducted from our homebase airport, KHII. Join us as we make seaplane flying accessible for everyone! Schedule your float-plane and/or tailwheel training course with us today. We provide initial and recurrent training in your aircraft to include LA-4-180, LA-4-200, LA-4-250, and LA-4-270 at $75 per hour. Check us out at hfaviation.com for the latest information. All our water courses are designed to get your feet wet in beautiful Northern Michigan. Revalidation/renewal and conversion of seaplane rating All prices in U.S. dollars. So much more Alaska training coming from this multi part series! Commercial SES and CFI available. Weather dependent. Its equipped with a Garmin 430 and a Garmin 496 with XM Weather. Utilizing high-performance/complex seaplanes and offering a wide variety of takeoff and landing situations, including large and small lakes and rivers. All training and checkride costs are included in package price assuming seven or less hours of flight instruction. She started flying in 1977 and has over 20,000 hours of total time, with over 14,000 hours of instruction given. We at Ryan Aviation Inc. make it fun, educational and an unforgettable experience. Float Ratings and Advanced Floatplane Training. Flight Training and Rates Preservation Contact More THE GOOSE HANGAR An Exclusive Experience. Ben E. Filing Flight Plan. Professional training taught by active air-taxi pilots working the coastlearn from experience. Western Michigan University operates from the Battle Creek W.K. attention, veterans! 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. We know that learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher. Flight Review in your plane or one of ours. We hope you will join us! We provide seaplane training at the private and commercial level. Please see website for full pricing list. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Up to 200HP $150/hr; over 200HP and/or Amhib $225/hr; Ground/Commute Time $75/hr. The designated-examiner fee is an additional $600. Seaplane Scenics is Seattles newest seaplane company. All prices are shown in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes. We provide a comprehensible Seaplane rating package that includes 8 hours of dual flight time and 1 hour final flight test. Surfside (8Y4) is the largest seaplane base in the lower 48 and a great little airport. CONTACT 7 Hours Either Louisiana & Texas. Explore the Pacific Northwest via mountain/canyon flying, wilderness training, fishing, wildlife viewing, beach picnics, volcanoes, dining, and more. Our south coast BC Canada location offers near year-round flying. It is often said, the best way to view Alaskas unrivaled beauty is from the air. We provide dual flight training year around for Alaska flying. This site uses cookies. 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. Float instruction season begins in May each year when the ice goes out at the Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Equipping pilots to fly in off airport areas: skis, floats, and bush. This is the most fun Ive had on my whole Alaska vacation.Kris brings his headset everywhere he goes so his is ready for any opportunity to fly. If you prefer a floatplane experience, then climb aboard our wonderfully restored Cessna Amphibian to complete your ASES rating. Wow! We focus on producing highly skilled bush pilots and preparing students for their first jobs. Brainerd: The Brainerd Lakes area is a seaplane pilots dream! Bring the family and enjoy swimming and kayaking on the lake during the training. Sightseeing flights are available in the PA-12 and Seabee. Floats in the summer, bush wheel for off airport landings, and skis to enjoy our wonderful winters. Area of operations are off of Pontiac Lake near KPTK (Oakland International Airport). You will fly many northern wilderness lakes and rivers surveying the lakes for safe landing areas, docking, ramping, beaching, securing aircraft, refueling along with U.S. and Canada Customs border-crossing procedures. Our Instructors are high time and experienced with thousands of hours in many types of aircraft. Seaplane training is available June 1 through September 31. There is a nice selection of accommodations available in Jackman from lakeside cabins to motels. Youll be sure to have fun in our well-equipped Amphibious C180 with plenty of local freshwater lakes nearby. Flights on fresh and saltwater. Learn to fly floats while on holiday. Examiners charge $700. Price doesnt include examiner fee or taxes. For more details please see the website goosehangar.com. Introductory flights availablestudent pilots welcome. The ICON Flight Center (IFC) in Vacaville, CA is located on Nut Tree Airport (KVCB) adjacent to ICONs Corporate Headquarters and Aircraft Completion Center. But these lakes are something else. Most students complete on time and on budget. Advanced float training and training in your own aircraft is available as well. Our chief pilot and in-house DPE have more than 16 years of seaplane experience and a combined 17,000 hours of flight time. In 3 flights (one each day), including up to 8 hours of flight time and 2 hours of ground instruction, you will explore the intricacies of flying the highest mountains in North America. The whole family will have the time of their life. Intro to Waterflying for SEP (Land) pilots. *Price is wet. 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. On-site accommodations available. Float flying is one of the most awesome ways to fly in Alaska. Finally, she just made it happen. Welcome to Alaska Flying Adventures, LLC, the best destination for all your Alaska flying needs. Open daily. During a course, we recommend at least a 3 night stay. Whichever tour you choose, youll be amazed with your experience. Turn the experience into one for the whole family with a rental cabin and fishing boat. We love sharing the adventure of float plane training in Alaska. Alaska Flying Adventures, LLC offers floatplane training and ASES Ratings from T66 Seaplane Base, Visnaw Lake, near beautiful Wasilla, Alaska. 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. Fly in the beautiful Alaskan winter and learn to maneuver a ski plane. Designated pilot examiner on staff. Super Cub on floats coming soon. Beaver Dam Lake and Blake Lakeboth primary docking. Good, safe training from an experienced pilot is important to me. All the above courses require the student to pass a test at the end. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The Super Cubs are great. Box 139ITalkeetna, AK 99676I907.733.4500. Alaska Alaska is a meca for seaplane pilots and home to one of the largest populations of both seaplane pilots and seaplanes in the world. Based at Fleming Field, KSGS, in the Wipaire facility. attention, veterans! Have you already done our courses? Lots of lakes to practice on very close by. Cash discounts available on all aircraft. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. 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. When she got to Alaska and started her float training in a PA-18 Super Cub, she fell in love. We will put together a package that is just right for you. Add-on SES Private and Commercial; Tailwheel Endorsements; SES Light Sport Endorsement; Biannual Flight Reviews; Introductory Flights. CRM safety for both conventional and extreme flying is emphasized. 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. Our CFIs are professional educators who are passionate about flight instruction and bring this enthusiasm into each lesson. Our training is in scenic locations on the Hudson River, as well as New York lakes and rivers. One-stop shoppingcheckride included! Seaplane checkride fee is $600. Schedule your float-plane and/or tailwheel training course with us today. Training from June-September. Shorter courses are available. Advanced bush flying techniques can include .
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