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Seaplane Rating Courses

Flying Seaplanes is a lot of fun. And it helps make better pilots. We have many options available to chose from.

Our Lake LA4-200 is amphibious, fully equipped for IFR, and also qualifies as a Complex Airplane.

  • Seaplane Rating (ASES)
  • Flight Instructor Airplane Single Engine (CFI)
  • Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (CFII)
  • Instrument Rating Airplane (IRA)
  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
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Seaplane Rating - Basic

$2,999 (Private or Commercial add-on)

  • Ground instruction
  • 6 hours of dual instruction
  • Study Materials
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Seaplane Rating - Advanced

$3,499 (Private or Commercial add-on)

  • Ground instruction
  • 8 hours of dual instruction
  • Study Materials
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Flight Instructor (CFI)

$2,499 (Upgrade)

Our Basic CFI course comes with 12 hours of dual in standard ASEL airplane. You can upgrade and combine both CFI and ASES/ASEL ratings. Contact us for details.

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Instrument Instructor (CFII)

$1,999 (Upgrade)

Our Basic CFII add-on course comes with 8 hours of dual in standard ASEL IFR airplane. You can upgrade and combine both CFII and ASES ratings. Contact us for details.

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Instrument Rating Airplane (IR)

$2,499 (Upgrade)

Upgrade 10 hours of IR training in our seaplane (Garmin 530W) and get your IR and Seaplane rating concurrently. It is fun and easy. Contact us for details.

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Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)

$2,499 (Upgrade)

Meet the requirements for ATP certificate? Make it more fun and interesting. Get it done on our Seaplane/Amphibious. Contact us for details.

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