Seaplane rating question
01-09-2009, 02:52 AM
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I'm n the North East... I got plenty of miles/hotel points, I'll go anywhere for a reasonable price. I think I found a good place in Wiconsin, quick and cheap. Thanks guys
01-09-2009, 11:41 AM
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I would also recommend Avdenture Seaplanes. J3 or a 172 is a lot cheaper than aircraft such as a super cub, 180, or 185 that other opertaions run. The guys are great to fly with, they teach you a lot, and the equipment teaches you a lot about float flying (172 at max gross on a July day on a small lake/pond). And as previously stated the Checkride was a breeze and the only checkride that was laided back and enjoyable that I have had.
If you you have the chance to go to MN for a few days you will not regret it. It is without a doubt the most fun flying you will do.
If you you have the chance to go to MN for a few days you will not regret it. It is without a doubt the most fun flying you will do.
01-13-2009, 07:16 PM
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I got mine over a weekend in September at Jack Brown's Seaplane Base in Winter Haven, Florida. Jack Brown's Seaplane School, Winter Haven, FL
It is $1,200 to add on the ASES. It includes 5 hours of dual and the fee for the checkride. You will have to pay more if it takes you longer than 5 hours, but if you are regularly flying then it shouldn't take longer. And I agree that it's the most fun flying that you can do!
It is $1,200 to add on the ASES. It includes 5 hours of dual and the fee for the checkride. You will have to pay more if it takes you longer than 5 hours, but if you are regularly flying then it shouldn't take longer. And I agree that it's the most fun flying that you can do!
01-13-2009, 07:43 PM
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No, when I did it we actually set the trim at the beginning of the flight and never touched it again. I did it in the J3. You definitely flare when you land! On takeoff though, you don't rotate. The plane just flies off the water.
01-14-2009, 06:55 AM
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02-04-2009, 08:03 AM
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There is one place in Illinois
Quad City Seaplane Service-- Floatplane instruction for your seaplane rating. Located in Illinois, minutes from Iowa, the midwests only floatplane/ seaplane faciltity providing floatplane training along the scenic Mississippi river.
$925
There is another place in Michigan
Michigan Seaplane Flight Training School - Seaplane Rating Air Planes / Aviation Traverse City, Michigan
cost $745
Good luck!
Quad City Seaplane Service-- Floatplane instruction for your seaplane rating. Located in Illinois, minutes from Iowa, the midwests only floatplane/ seaplane faciltity providing floatplane training along the scenic Mississippi river.
$925
There is another place in Michigan
Michigan Seaplane Flight Training School - Seaplane Rating Air Planes / Aviation Traverse City, Michigan
cost $745
Good luck!
02-04-2009, 08:09 AM
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Also check out Pavco Flight Center @ KTIW if you want to get your rating in the PNW
Pavco Flight Center - Floatplane Ratings
Pavco Flight Center - Floatplane Ratings
03-15-2009, 08:45 PM
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Check this out. Michigan Seaplane Flight Training School - Seaplane Rating Air Planes / Aviation Traverse City, Michigan
I did the multi engine land course here, it was great flight training!
I did the multi engine land course here, it was great flight training!
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