How much does it cost to get a seaplane rating?
How much does it cost to get a seaplane rating?
Pricing
| Pricing (subject to change) | Amphibian Husky |
|---|---|
| Private ASES 2 days, 5 total flight hours (4 hours dual, 1 hr checkride) | $2475 |
| Commercial ASES 2 days, 5 total flight hours (4 hours dual, 1 hr checkride) | $2475 |
| Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) ASES 3-4 days, 8 total flight hours (6 hours dual, 2 hr checkride) | $3875 |
Where can I get a seaplane rating?
Air Adventures offers private and commercial seaplane ratings, which takes approximately 5 hours of flight training, and 2 -3 days to complete depending on weather, knowledge, and piloting abilities.
Is seaplane a rating or endorsement?
Commercial Airplane Single Engine Sea This rating is an add on to your existing Commercial certificate. If you are a Certified Flight Instructor, the seaplane rating also makes you a seaplane CFI. The two-day course includes normal, rough, and glassy water takeoffs and landings as well as idle, step, and plow taxiing.
Where can I get a multi-engine seaplane rating?
Earn Your Multi-Engine Seaplane (MES) Rating The checkride would be provided by an FAA examiner at the Anchorage FSDO. For information about FAA related Practical Test Standards (PTS), click here. Alternatively, we can provide seaplane instruction, training, and Grumman checkouts in your own airplane if preferred.
Is there a written test for seaplane rating?
Private and Commercial Single Engine Seaplane Ratings The FAA does not have a minimum hour requirement. There is no written test. On average, it takes 3-4 hours of flight training that can be completed in 2-3 days.
Which is the best flight school for seaplanes?
Seaplane Training We are a Gold Seal certified part 61 flight school, offering high performance and complex single engine seaplane (SES) ratings, as well as hourly seaplane dual instruction in float planes, amphibious planes, and SeaRey “flying boat” aircraft.
How long does it take to get a seaplane rating?
Adventure Seaplanes offers private and commercial seaplane ratings, which takes approximately 6-8 hours of flight training, and 2 -3 days to complete. We have many lakes and rivers for an excellent training experience.
Is there a single engine seaplane flight course?
Our Single-Engine Seaplane course includes a segment to individualize the training to the student’s needs. 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. Alan Carpenter
How much does it cost to become a seaplane pilot?
We offer flight training in a 1944 Grumman Goose. The hourly rate is $1,450 / flight hour (air time), and we also offer a day-session that includes about 3.5 hours for $3,900. All flights are customized to meet your specific training goals and usually include a stop for lunch at a scenic Alaska lake.
