Courses include ground school, study guide, aircraft, and instructor. No airplanes to rent. We run our courses from October through May. Based at Duncan Boat Dock in Knoxville, we have plenty of water to train on, as we are surrounded by seven large lakes. 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! The plane used is a 1947 Piper Super Cruiser, 150 hp. Offering private pilot licensing, commercial pilot licensing and instructor ratings on floats as well as foreign conversions. Introduction flights on seaplanes. In addition we provide tailwheel, seaplane and ski instruction. Bring someone else along to enjoy your advanced training vacation. For those who wish to venture further, we recommend a day trip to go bear viewing (seasonal) or an unrivaled flight to Denali, the highest mountain in North America located 95 miles to the northwest. Its also full IFR if youd like an instrument comp check at the same time. Fly in the beautiful Alaskan winter and learn to maneuver a ski plane. The Bush Pilot course is the most practical way to learn off-airport techniques / operations from pilots that make a living at it! Then relax, with a whisky tour, staying in luxury hotels or camping on a remote beach. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Earn your instrument or commercial rating in a Cessna 172M equipped with GNX375 and two GI275s. 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 offer training in both straight and amphibious floatplanes. Our specialty is training airline pilots for their ASES add-on rating and recurrent training. Complete flight training in all LSA single-engine seaplanesinitial, refresher, transition, and advanced training. We are responsible for opening the Ohio seaplane landing areas at Ohio State Parks. Client provides aircraft. Trained with Tammy for my Private Pilot Tailwheel license and I could not be happier with my time. Three-hour minimum daily charge. These are just a few of our favorite places. My check ride, as well as one pre-check ride review flight, was completed with Darlene. 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. Our seaplane has a 210-hp engine and constant-speed prop, so the training will also count toward your high-performance and complex checkouts. Fly in or drive. We follow the King Schools syllabus for effective and efficient training. If you prefer a floatplane experience, then climb aboard our wonderfully restored Cessna Amphibian to complete your ASES rating. Ask about our 1-Day Course. Call for monthly specials. 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. Alaska mountain, backcountry, and float plane training Add-on float ratings typically take 5-7 hours, plus the check ride. We also offer training in your SeaRey, ferry flight services and demo flights if you want to find out what real fun flying is all about! The rating is guaranteed and insured. We offer 2- to 3-day ratings with pilot rates at nearby hotels. Cessna 206 Floatplane/Amphib 300 hp IO550, Amphib Cessna FR172-210HP on Wipline 2350A, Seaplane Class Rating, single-engine piston, *Includes flight training, theoretical knowledge training, and seamanship examination, Class Rating Instructor, single-engine seaplane, Class Rating Examiner, single-engine seaplane. Our school specialize in organizing 3-5 day block seaplane trainings, conducted by experienced instructors. Train on the remote and beatiful lakes of Talkeetna. Cost is included with aircraft purchased from Team Lake. Advanced bush flying techniques can include . Learn to fly into some of the most spectacular lakes and rivers in the Northwest. Beaver and 206 and block time specials call for prices. Located about 1 hour 30 minutes southeast of Washington, D.C., St. Marys County airport is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Two-day course is complete including check ride, course guide and ground school. 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. We accommodate private and commercial seaplane add-on ratings, and almost any seaplane experience you can dream. Pilots normally complete the rating in two to three days. 2022, Alaska Float Training. Based in Cloquet, MN, Venture North Aviation, LLC offers seaplane ratings, seaplane recurrent training, and custom floatplane adventures throughout northern Minnesota. The CA seaplane base is 10 minutes away from KCPU on a private cattle ranch. We have something for everyone. Our Float-plane Training Courses near Homer, AK, Schedule now and reserve your dates with a non-refundable deposit of $500. Examiner on staff. Seaplane ratings include Ground School CD training at your location or in Ohio and/or central Florida. So much more Alaska training coming from this multi part series! Our seaplane base is located just east of Cadillac. Seaplane examiner available onsite. One-stop shoppingcheckride included! Florida Keys and Bahama tours are available. I keep it in a heated hangar so I can fly year-round when the temperatures are above 36 degrees. An examiner is on staff. Inquire early for this trip. One-stop shoppingcheckride included! Equipping pilots to fly in off airport areas: skis, floats, and bush. We are located just 10 minutes from the Minneapolis International airport at friendly Fleming Field (KSGS) right next to the Wipaire float factory. FLOAT TRAINING What better way to explore the unique aviation environment in Alaska than flight training in the legendary Piper Super Cub. 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. Waiver required for all flights (10% off for SPA, WSPA, or RAF members). We offer flight training in a 1944 Grumman Goose. Seaplane time-building packages available. We offer Aerobatic, Spin and Upset Training in our American Champion Super Decathlon. Sudbury Aviation is located 4 1/2 hours north of Toronto. *Rates are all dual, wet. There you can go boating, fishing, and hiking while staying in a rustic cabin. Fly in, make it a family vacation, and along with your training enjoy the many attractions the Twin Cities has to offer. Alaska Floats & Skis - Float Plane Ratings & Bush Pilot Courses Email Today! Each course includes ground instruction, training material, and three nights of lodging. Certified seaplane training for: Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. Examiners fee is not included. Seaplane ratings and training offered in all aircraft in our fleet. Finally, she just made it happen. Central Florida/Orlando/Daytona Beach area. and Lake Iliamna, Alaska. Chase gators and perfect your seaplane skills. Seaplanes are our true passion and the most pleasant form of flying for us. Information updated for 2021. Our float season runs from April through November. The closest major airport is Sacramento for CA and Anchorage for Alaska Location. Parry Sound/Georgian Bay is an ideal location for a flying vacation. Advanced training is available: amphibious float training, rough water, mountain flying, and high-altitude lakes. Initial and recurrent seaplane ratings/training With over 1,000 lakes in Lake County, this is the perfect place to explore the fun and rewarding experience of seaplanes. Flying a floatplane in the Alaska backcountry is a one of a kind adventure. Whether you want to focus on float-planes in one of our Piper Super Cubs or hone your skills for a tailwheel endorsement in a Piper Clipper, our instructors will guide you to become proficient in flying, no matter your initial skill level. Floats in the summer, bush wheel for off airport landings, andskis to enjoy our wonderful winters. Our Alaska location is located at Lake Iliamna near Bristol Bay. Call or email to discuss your training or to set up an introductory flight. All Rights Reserved. Great location for learning to fly seaplanes where water and scenery abound. Call for details. No solo rentals. Many students will earn their tailwheel endorsement prior to seaplane rating which gives them a great feel for stick-and-rudder flying. The Panhandle of North Idaho, with its numerous mountain lakes and rivers, offers a real back-country seaplane flying experience. Copyright 2022 - Alaska Floats and Skis @Ak8, LLC. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. We also offer daytrip adventures or more formal training for the EASA rating. World-class museums and attractions close by: Seaworld, San Diego Zoo & Safari Park, Balboa Park, museums, some of the best beaches in California, and 80 miles away: Disneyland, Universal Studios, and Knotts Berry Farm.PLEASE SEE OUR FULL PAGE ADs ON pages 4 & 5 of this Water Flying Guide AND see our ad for ELECTRIC Seaplanes in the FEB / MARCH Seaplane Pilots Association Water Flying Magazine. Explore the Pacific Northwest via mountain/canyon flying, wilderness training, fishing, wildlife viewing, beach picnics, volcanoes, dining, and more. Talkeetna Alaska Float Plane Training GoPro Fusion - YouTube I offer training in most every single engine seaplane including the Kodiak 100 and Cessna Caravan. Allow 2 to 4 days to complete the ASES add-on course. You must join BEFA to receive training. We are just a one hour drive north of Anchorage, located in the scenic Matanuska-Susitna Valley. Call 907-474-0099 for more information or to schedule your flight. As a captain for Delta Airlines with over 18000 hours of flying time and prior experience in the USAF, night freight, corporate, and flight instructing, I was the low man on the ladder experience wise. It was even better than she had ever imagined. Please contact us for more information and we will make every effort to accommodate your training needs. I fully recommend both of these pilots to cover any of your training needs! Our Single-Engine Seaplane course includes a segment to individualize the training to the students needs. Course rate includes complete six-hour course, training manual, seaplane for checkride, and a free six-month membership with the Seaplane Pilots Association. Cash discounts available on all aircraft. *Rates are all dual, wet. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. We have many lodges and resorts with great fishing in our area, with nice restaurants to fly to for a very fun and more advanced training vacation.