C172 Amphib:  SES rating 6hr@ $1500

Approximate prices based on 6 hours of instruction, flight exam extra.
Most people will opt to fly more hours prior to their check ride....because it's way too much fun!

Additional hours are:        C172 Amphib:  $250/hr
Solo Rental Requirements.

Seaplane Training

'Why Get A Seaplane Rating?'  article
Training for the Seaplane Rating is the most fun you will have upgrading your pilot certificate.   And no written test!    

Normally, seaplane training is done in three accelerated days but others make it a two weekend experience.....or take a week and have us head you up to beautiful Northern MN for some resort and restaurant time.   Check the video out to see some of the beautiful scenery available while flying the skies in a seaplane and landing on water!

Seaplane Pilot Training Syllabus

  • Ground Study: Power Point Slides
  • The Four Types of Seaplane Taxiing
  • Normal Takeoff/Landings
  • Xwind Takeoff/Landings 
  • Confined Area Takeoff/Landings
  • Glassy Water Takeoff/Landings
  • High Density Altitude Performance
  • Seaplane Docking
  • Seaplane Beaching
  • Pre-flight
  • Systems
  • Seaplane Bases
  • Post Flight Procedures
  • Emergency Landings & Egress
  • Rough Water Landings
  • Four Phases of Take-Off
  • Float Design
  • River Markings

The Husky Amphib We Used to Train With.....

Seaplane at Pelican Lake on Goat Island