Seaplane Ratings

      Come and fly our Cessna 180 Amphibian!

The lessons required to receive your add-on rating are:

Lesson 1: Systems, Water and Seaplane characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime rules, and aids to Marine Navigation

Lesson 2: Preflight inspection, taxiing and sailing, Before takeoff check

Lesson 3: Normal takeoffs and landings, approach and departure stalls, steep turns

Lesson 4: Normal takeoffs and landings, confined area takeoffs and landings,

                  crosswind takeoffs and landings

Lesson 5: Emergency procedures, rough water takeoffs and landings, preparation for

                  the checkride.

Lesson 6: Docking and mooring, ramping and beaching, anchoring

Most pilots acquire their seaplane rating in 5-7 hours.

Costs

Airplane + Instructor    $995.00

Books                            $50.00

Examiners Fee            $250.00

Total Costs      $1295.00

An additional charge of $180/hr may be incurred if additional lessons are required to obtain an endorsement for the checkride. There is no required written exam for an add-on rating. The same cost applies if you have either a Private of Commercial pilot certificate. WITH THIS RATING YOU WILL RECEIVE A BFR, COMPLEX, AND HIGH PERFORMANCE ENDORSEMENTS IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE THEM.

2006 by Speedbird Aviation