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 Super Cub has all the gear you need to expand your aviation experience. The above courses are conducted using a Reims Cessna FR172F Amphibian. Transitional flight training and ground instruction for pilots holding a private pilot certification or above for land and/or sea. We have been giving floatplane instruction at Space 801 since 1991. Located at KSET, a half mile from the confluence of the mighty Mississippi and Illinois rivers, we have lots of water to choose from. Flight Instruction. Instrument hours dual $236/hrGround instruction $60/hrSchedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500. We provide instruction year around in the interior of Alaska, including lakes, rivers, and backcountry locations. complete endorsement included. Available for instruction in your aircraft or call to see what is in the hangar for dual instruction. SES course package available. She is very knowledgeable, patient, and willing to work around your schedule. I. Factory- and insurance-approved program, recurrency and proof of concept demonstrations. Located just one hour north of Anchorage, Alaska, by car, or a mere 15-minute flight from Lake Hood Seaplane Base, we offer the most convenient, time-saving floatplane courses in the most beautiful place in North America: ALASKA! We know that learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher. . Finally, she just made it happen. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. 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. If additional training is required, its based on dual instruction rates. Piper PA28-181 Archer II *225 190 * Per flight hour, including tax and safety pilot. Ground Instruction. Why not do it in the most beautiful place in the world? Accommodations: hotel and private apartments near the seaplane base. Alaska - Seaplane Pilots Association Our FBO is based at the Cadillac Airport, so you are welcome to fly-in. This is a pay-as-you-go course. Summer average 78 degrees, winter 68 degrees. Bring your family with you for a great vacation while doing the most enjoyable rating you will ever obtain. I have also served as an FAA check airman for SES since 2008. We have developed a course guide that makes it fun and enjoyable yet comprehensive, making you a safe and competent seaplane pilot. Brainerd: The Brainerd Lakes area is a seaplane pilots dream! We will get you current, ready for your practical test, or just more comfortable flying on floats. Aircraft is capable of rough-water operations (lake, rapid river, and open ocean/surf). 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). Aircraft rental is a 2011 low-hour airframe with new state-of-the-art upgraded engine with custom digital pushbutton turbo scramble boost intercooled STOL/Bush Amphib on high G-shock 1650s combo floats/skis with electrohydraulic RG tundra wheels. "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,. World-class museums and attractions close by: Disneyland, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, and Knotts Berry Farm. Call for details! No airplanes to rent. On-staff DPE available at both locations. We operate during the ice-free months, which usually begin in May and last through sometime in October. Darlene as well is extremely knowledgeable in her craft and cares for you as a pilot with a great focus on safety. Our guest cabin has a queen bed, double futon, fridge,microwave, barbecue, dinning table, plates, TV, DVDs,and a restroom with a shower. Yes, that's an Alaska brown bear traversing the AFR dock in search of salmon. Flight training in Alaska is a rewarding experience and a life changing accomplishment. Sightseeing flights are available in the PA-12 and Seabee. Reasonably priced accommodations available nearby. Our Single-Engine Seaplane course includes a segment to individualize the training to the student's needs. Fly in or drive. All seaplane courses utilize the Super Cub and are charged on a per-hour basis using the hourly rate for the aircraft. We are just a one hour drive north of Anchorage, located in the scenic Matanuska-Susitna Valley. Flying a seaplane is absolutely amazing. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. A fuel surcharge may be added to prices. Total glass-panel flight instruments with steam gauges backing up. Its also full IFR if youd like an instrument comp check at the same time. 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. Price based on average completion times. Float Training - FLA We enjoy 10 months of gorgeous weather here in the desert. Instruction done only in your plane and willing to travel to your location. Price includes instructor fee and checkride, Resort packages Please call Certified seaplane training for: Lakeshore Aviation offers complete seaplane flight instruction in a well-equipped Cessna 172 Hawk XP on Wipline 2350 Amphib floats. What better way to explore the unique aviation environment in Alaska than flight training in the legendary Piper Super Cub. Dual only, except for practical exams with DPE.. Tail dragger endorsements in the off season. Cash or check only accepted for payment. BEFA membership is open primarily to Boeing employees. Get your seaplane rating in a Supercub on floats. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Course includes ground school, flight training, and study material. Advanced float training and training in your own aircraft is available as well. Many students will earn their tailwheel endorsement prior to seaplane rating which gives them a great feel for stick-and-rudder flying. Alaska Flying Adventures, LLC can make that happen for you, as we offer flight tours from our convenient Seaplane Base located just fifteen minutes west of Wasilla, Alaska. Cost is included with aircraft purchased from Team Lake. Scheduling was a breeze, instruction was good and the experience was all around pleasant. The student is responsible for the FAA examiners fee at the completion of the checkride. Dual in privately owned aircraft available depending on season and pilot availability. Rick is a seasoned pilot with 41-plus years of experience and has flown Sea Planes, aerobatics, crop sprayers, turboprops, corporate jets, and airliners. Saltwater surcharge may apply depending on sea conditions. Float Ratings and Advanced Floatplane Training. Dont settle for anything less than the classic Super Cub on amphibious floats; perfect for that secluded Northwoods lake or the private grass strip. Super Cub on floats coming soon. Welcome to Alaska Flying Adventures, LLC, the best destination for all your Alaska flying needs. Alaska mountain, backcountry, and float plane training. 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 Rainy River provides the border between the U.S. and Canada and feeds into Lake of the Woods, the sixth largest lake in the United States! Adding a seaplane rating or just getting current should be a fun, relaxing, and safe treat for any pilot, and our goal is to help you achieve just that. $1695 1-2 Days 4 hours of flight time Additional flight time@ $385 per hr Course ONLY $1695 Course with 1 room cabin rental $1933 NEW in 2021: Introduction of our DHC-6 Twin Otter Seaplane. Lake Havasu Seaplanes trains and operates Land and take-off from snow-covered frozen lakes, fly the Alaska Range, and land on the glaciers of the Talkeetna Mountains. 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. We also offer training at KDWH in Houston. Most students complete on time and on budget. Ground classes are held in our hangar facilities and comfortable cabin accommodations are available right on the lake! Flight and ground instruction are free. If youre looking for seaplane fun, the SeaRey is the way to get it! If you are seaplane rated, you may fly alone with passengers after a check ride with an English-speaking flight examiner. 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. Alaska is an excellent place for float-plane training. 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. His dedication to flying keeps him motivated to stay current with the dynamic and ever growing world of aeronautics. Stay tuned for our seaplane training program coming 2021! The NMC Seaplane course is operated out of the colleges aviation program facilities in beautiful Traverse City, MI. *Rates are all dual, wet. Less than one hour from Spokane International Airport. Single and multiengine seaplane, beginner to advanced, offered in Baudette and Brainerd Lakes areas. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. 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. Training takes two days and is done in beautiful, scenic northern Michigan. Beaver and 206 and block time specials call for prices. With the addition of our second location, conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa in the heart of Florida lake country, you can fly with us year round. 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. Hone your skills by landing a tripacer on mountain strips with an experienced Talkeetna Bush Pilot, take off from beautiful, or remote lakes. No updates available for 2020. Seaplane Pilots Association. Cost varies per aircraft. Do you need extra flight hours? 1-year Membership in SPA. 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.. Visit www.techflying.com for more information. He does not own a seaplane at present but travels widely to do delivery flights and give instruction in Lake and other hulled amphibians. Alaska Flying Adventures, LLC offers floatplane training and ASES Ratings from T66 Seaplane Base, Visnaw Lake, near beautiful Wasilla, Alaska. Gayle Rhines has over 14000 hours, has given over 1000 hours of light aircraft flight instruction, is a Luscombe and SeaRey taildragger instructor and is a professional pilot with a major airline. Tom Brady owns, operates, and does all training for Traverse Air Inc.