Call for details! Float instruction season begins in May each year when the ice goes out at the Lake Hood Seaplane Base. We hope you will join us! Sudbury Aviation is located 4 1/2 hours north of Toronto. or private, 8 hours flight, 4 hours ground time, plus three nights in guest cabin, (Checkride fees additional and paid to independent examiner. The aviation community of Talkeetna, Alaska has long been known for its range of mountain expeditions, rescue operations and wilderness adventures. Flight instruction provided by two experienced flight instructors, each with more than 32,000 hours flight time, working out of Lake Hood since 1967. We teach pilots how to identify usable landing areas and make go, no-go decisions. Earn your private or commercial seaplane rating while exploring the remote lakes of Northern MN. We highly recommend a 3 or 4 day get-away to a Public Use cabin, located on a near-by lake, usually accessible only by air. The use of the aircraft for the checkride is included in the cost. Dont settle for anything less than the classic Super Cub on amphibious floats; perfect for that secluded Northwoods lake or the private grass strip. Price shown is all inclusive with no fuel surcharge. Located on Visnaw Lake outside of Wasilla, AK, APEX Alaska is near a myriad of mountains, lakes, rivers, airstrips and unprepared landing areas. If youre looking for a truly fun flying experience and want to check off one more item on the bucket list, give us a call or visit our website for more information. This is our most popular course to obtain your float plane rating in the least amount of time. Fly in, make it a family vacation, and along with your training enjoy the many attractions the Twin Cities has to offer. CRM safety for both conventional and extreme flying is emphasized. Come celebrate our 75th anniversary with us this year! 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. The MES rating is a thorough four-day course that covers all aspects of flying hull amphibs in general and the Goose in particular. Schedule with us! All Rights Reserved. SES course package available. Its also full IFR if youd like an instrument comp check at the same time. The home base at Pineville 2L0 on Lake Buhlow is next to the Red River and has numerous oxbows and everything available for your personalized training. We want to ensure that you become a safe and courteous seaplane pilot. Book in advance to secure your preferred dates. Training takes 2 1/2 days to complete, and all study materials are sent to you in advance so your downtime can be spent fishing or just relaxing on our dock. All flights are customized to meet your specific training goals and usually include a stop for lunch at a scenic Alaska lake. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Fly your own plane to 12D and we have accommodations onsite for you and your plane or many other lodging places without being in the big city. We are located in beautiful central Wisconsin with two large flowages that are ideal for training and just a 5-minute flight from the airport. Intro flight is $125. We have a 7.85% local sales tax which caps at anything over $500. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Traverse City has wonderful accommodations on the bay, so plan to bring the family. This rigorous course is an intensive 21 day Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) initial training program designed to prepare candidates for a CFI initial certificate or to reinstate their CFI using industry driven best practices. Course rate includes complete six-hour course, training manual, seaplane for checkride, and a free six-month membership with the Seaplane Pilots Association. Alaska Floats & Skis - Float Plane Ratings & Bush Pilot Courses Email Today! Aircraft rental is a 2011 low-hour airframe with new state-of-the-art upgraded engine with custom digital pushbutton turbo scramble boost intercooled STOL/Bush Amphib on high G-shock 1650s combo floats/skis with electrohydraulic RG tundra wheels. In 3 flights (one each day), including up to 8 hours of flight time and 2 hours of ground instruction, you will explore the intricacies of flying the highest mountains in North America. Our on-staff Designated Pilot Examiner is available 7 days a week. Join us as we make seaplane flying accessible for everyone! The above courses are conducted using a Reims Cessna FR172F Amphibian. Estimates are in Canadian dollars and do not include GST. Training will involve 2 days flying and up to 6 hours of ground school with the check ride on the day of your check out. World-class museums and attractions close by: Disneyland, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, and Knotts Berry Farm. Darlene as well is extremely knowledgeable in her craft and cares for you as a pilot with a great focus on safety. All Rights Reserved. FAA-H-8083-23 Seaplane Operations Handbook, Lesson Two Look, Think, Choose and Apply, Lesson Three Why Didnt I Die, Know Thy Emergency Procedures by Heart, Lesson Eight PA-18 Weight and Balance Mystery Solved, Lesson Nine Secret of the Perfect Step Turn, Kitchenette (sink, small fridge, microwave), 2 Bedrooms + Loft (2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds). Call 907-474-0099 for more information or to schedule your flight. I am also a freshwater fishing guide. You may qualify for a $2,000 credit from the VA for your checkride. Prices in Canadian dollars. Includes dual flight time, ground instruction, study materials, FAA checkride, and examiners fee. Learn to fly into some of the most spectacular lakes and rivers in the Northwest. Add-on float ratings typically take 5-7 hours, plus the check ride. If you currently have benefits under any one of the following chapters and you submit VA Form 22-0803, you can be reimbursed the $2,000 cost of the test under the REIMBURSEMENT OF LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION TEST FEES program. The Kenai Peninsula Borough is blessed with an abundance of Lakes. Minutes from Daytona Beach. Get your seaplane rating in a Supercub on floats. Piper PA28-181 Archer II *225 190 * Per flight hour, including tax and safety pilot. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. I offer seaplane instruction in single straight floats, amphibian and hull seaplanes. Alaska Float Rating and Seaplane Training offers seaplane flight training in Moose Pass Alaska United States. Its awesome! Private pilot certificate required. What better way to explore the unique aviation environment in Alaska than flight training in the legendary Piper Super Cub. Its how training should be and can be. This allows plenty of practical experience flying the seaplane and on-the-water maneuvering. Bill Bardin has 27 years of experience training pilots of all ages and backgrounds. 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. We operate during the ice-free months, which usually begin in May and last through sometime in October. See http://befa.org/about/how-to-join/. Reasonably priced accommodations available nearby. Open Pacific Ocean, gnarly white surf splashdowns (landings and takeoffs), pristine snow and ice SKI landings, alpine lakes, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, and whitewater river landings all on the same flight! Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/I hope you're . So much more Alaska training coming from this multi part series! Alaska Float Ratings has cabins with kitchenettes and private baths, just steps from the dock. We have also added a Cessna 172 I on PK 2300 straight floats. At Alaska Float and Tailwheel Training, we have the right training program for you whether you are a local pilot or want to pick up a new skill while here on vacation. Gas and docking available. We operate a Cessna floatplane: a 160-hp N model that sits on EDO 2130 straight floats out of our dock on Fort Loudoun Lake ( Tennessee River) in the heart of Knoxville. When she got to Alaska and started her float training in a PA-18 Super Cub, she fell in love. SES course pricing includes ground school, study material, 5 hours of dual instruction, aircraft rental for check ride and examiner fee.. Additional instruction provided at hourly rates. In our CA location, we have a Super Cub PA-18 and a PA-12 on straight floats, and a Cessna 182 with a P-Ponk upgrade on Aerocet amphibious floats. With more than 450 lakes within a 20-mile radius, you are never far from water! Seaplane Scenics dba Adventures in Flight, a new land-based flight school, is now open at KCLS in Chehalis, WA. Get your SES rating, tailwheel endorsement, or join one of our guided adventures. Cash discounts available on all aircraft. Based in Cloquet, MN, Venture North Aviation, LLC offers seaplane ratings, seaplane recurrent training, and custom floatplane adventures throughout northern Minnesota. We will be training on the many remote and beautiful lakes that surround the base at Christiansen Lake (AK-8) in Talkeetna. Full ground school per type required at additional cost. Whichever tour you choose, youll be amazed with your experience. At Alaska Float Ratings, we understand that skilled CFIs create an environment of learning, promote safety and provide the best opportunities for students to progress in their flight training. All rentals include instructor. Students at Alaska Float Ratings can land at a variety of lakes, each a different hue of turquoise. Learn to fly floats while on holiday. Its nothing short of amazing. Alaska Float Ratings. 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. Float rating estimates are based on Transport Canada minimum requirementsindividual students may require additional dual training time before approval for solo flight. Cubs Floats and Fun is based in Cajun country at Pineville, LA (2L0), with year-round float flying. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. At 20,310 feet, Denali will dominate the sky line as you fly in this beautiful area. His dedication to flying keeps him motivated to stay current with the dynamic and ever growing world of aeronautics. This course includes 5 nights lodging, up to 10 hours of flight time, up to 5 hours of ground instruction, the course syllabus, and the book Notes of a Seaplane Instructor by Burke Mees. Examiners fee is not included. ICON A5 IAFI (Factory Authorized Instructor) on staff for training operations in Canada. Finally, she just made it happen. "The CFIs are great. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. Instruction done only in your plane and willing to travel to your location. Spring ski flying is the best! Our Instructors are high time and experienced with thousands of hours in many types of aircraft. Florida Keys and Bahama tours are available. Renter insurance or deductible $5000 coverage required. $1695 1-2 Days 4 hours of flight time Additional flight time@ $385 per hr Course ONLY $1695 Course with 1 room cabin rental $1933 A large variety of landing sites surround us for training on and around the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers. 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. Alaska Flying Adventures, LLC offers floatplane training and ASES Ratings from T66 Seaplane Base, Visnaw Lake, near beautiful Wasilla, Alaska. I started flying with Tammy due to scheduling issues with a previous instructor and I wish I would have flown with her sooner. If you want other flying adventures while visiting our facility or just need to get current, we offer several other hard-to-find treats. *Ground school and examiner fee included. Lake Havasu, which offer excellent open water, confined areas, and river-channel training. 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. This is just for you! Specializing in light sport aircraft Rans, Savannah, and Cessna 172 182. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. We have training programs for all aircraft on Wipline floats and provide customized training for your aircraft and operations. Get your SES rating, tailwheel endorsement, or join in on one of our guided adventures. Learn the stick-and-rudder skills of seaplane flying while enjoying the beauty of the area. We have something for everyone. In addition, IFC NorCal has a full-service maintenance facility, including composite repair capability, for the amphibious ICON A5. He has a reputation as a great teacher and pilot, and loves to help pilots attain their goals. Many students will earn their tailwheel endorsement prior to seaplane rating which gives them a great feel for stick-and-rudder flying. * Per flight hour, including tax and safety pilot. The area is the water wonderland of the Midwest. Training is available at Maddens Resort on Gull Lake in Brainerd and Fleming Field (SGS) in South St. Paul. Courses include ground school, study guide, aircraft, and instructor. Tom Rhines is a professional pilot with over 20000 hours, has over 4500 hours of flight instruction given in light aircraft and over 1000 hours of tailwheel instruction given. Training from June-September. "Best float school in the world" Tom schedules and coordinates for the checkride. Our comfortable lakefront cabin sleeps up to six people and is discounted for pilots-in-training (bring the family). Darlene always dreamed of Alaska and knew that she wanted to get a float-plane rating in Alaska one day. We also offer seaplane refresher courses and off-airport, backcountry mountain training. 2022, Alaska Float Training. Ground school consists of a review of our training materials and daily pre and post flight briefings as well as a Mock Checkride. Seaplane rating includes ground school, dual training, solo flight, and transport Canada license fee. Seasonal in NH, also based in Kissimmee and Sarasota, Florida. Give us a call, we look forward to working with you. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Use of the aircraft for the checkride is included in both package deals. I have been active in SES training since 2006 and have completed 120+ ratings with a 100 percent pass rate for checkrides. An examiner is on staff. Rick is a seasoned pilot with 41-plus years of experience and has flown Sea Planes, aerobatics, crop sprayers, turboprops, corporate jets, and airliners. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. All Lake LA-4 models We run our courses from October through May. The Cadillac, Michigan, area is surrounded by numerous lakes of various sizes providing a diverse training environment. Located about 1 hour 30 minutes southeast of Washington, D.C., St. Marys County airport is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Spring ski flying is the best! Flying a floatplane in the Alaska backcountry is a one of a kind adventure. *Rates are all dual, wet. Offering single engine land and sea, PVT, COM, and ATP. Transitional flight training and ground instruction for pilots holding a private pilot certification or above for land and/or sea. Our Alaska location offers advanced training in a PA-12, C-206, and a Beaver. If you love adventure, the beauty of nature, the freedom of the sky, and new, fun challenges, Alaska is the place for you, and in a float plane, you will have the best view. Cessna 172 (180 hp), Wipline 2350 amphibious. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. What an experience. One-stop shoppingcheckride included! Plus, we have RV sites and cabin rentals available on site for a warm winter vacation. During a course, we recommend at least a 3 night stay. Complete flight training in all LSA single-engine seaplanesinitial, refresher, transition, and advanced training. Our location, KEET, just south of Birmingham, provides great service and easy access to area lakes, which offer a mix of river and lake environments, with varied and stunning views of the Alabama wilderness. We offer professional instruction in a friendly environment with our students consistently achieving a first-time pass. The float plane is still a great option for transportation due to the number of lakes and rivers spread across Alaska. Highly versatile, state-of-the-art aerial ATV provides either a laid-back scenic piloting experience or a uniquely wild ride. He worked on NASA general aviation initiatives and had the honor of being named Flight Instructor of the Year in North Dakota in 1994. He does not own a seaplane at present but travels widely to do delivery flights and give instruction in Lake and other hulled amphibians. , The Seaplane Pilots Association2073 US Highway 92Winter Haven, FL 33881Tel: (863) 701-7979Email SPA at SPA@seaplanes.org. Cubs Floats and Fun is based in Cajun country at Pine-ville, LA (2L0), with year-round float flying. Our instructors have a variety of availability to meet your needs, please call ahead to reserve a time and get to know this highly capable airplane and our flying environment.Aircraft and training provided by Alaska Tailwheel LLC with scheduling services provided through ProFlite of Alaska. We teach pilots how to fly in the mountains and other areas of Alaska. Float flying season is May through early October, depending on when spring thaw occurs. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. No solo rentals. Seaplane ratings, BFRs, refresher training, and demo flights offered. Learn to fly floats in our Super Cub or C172, landing on beautiful remote lakes in Alaska. Flight Training and Rates Preservation Contact More THE GOOSE HANGAR An Exclusive Experience. With the California Delta providing 1,200 miles of waterways and mountain lakes nearby, he is able to train pilots in a variety of beautiful and fun places. Brainerd and Baudette areas (see comments), High-performance and complex endorsements available, Lodging Rates available on Belton Lake, Temple, Texas: Call for details, Including ground school and checkride; DPE fee $500, *Includes 3 hours ground on the beautiful blue waters of the Colorado River and Examiners fee is $250-$300. The Super Cubs are great. We enjoy 10 months of gorgeous weather here in the desert. If you could imagine flying in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, surrounded by majestic mountains, deep blue lakes around every ridge, seeing the big Alaskan brown bears, moose, bald eagles and big horn sheep on almost every flight, combined with the best float plane instruction you can get..then you might be getting close to what its like to get your float plane rating at Alaska Float Ratings. Call or email any time. Dual only. Fly in the beautiful Alaskan winter and learn to maneuver a ski plane. Since the 1960s over 2000 pilots have completed their floatplane training on the Fraser River at Fort Langley (CAS4.) If you fly in, we can provide local transportation. Course packages do not include the checkride day, sales taxes, textbook and materials, or fuel surcharges. Then relax, with a whisky tour, staying in luxury hotels or camping on a remote beach. We cover all aspects of seaplane operation including glassy water, rough water, crosswind, beaching, docking at buoys and pier. Learn on more than 1000 lakes surrounding Americas Seaplane City in Lake County, Florida: lakes of all sizes including confined areas; river flying, beginner and advanced seaplane maneuvers including rough water, glassy water, docking, ramping, and emergency procedures. Seaplane Pilots Association. Sales demonstrations available. We offer the rare opportunity of solo flights with passengers , flight insurance included in the member fees. Check out the Visitors Bureau for things to do in our area. Seaplane time-building packages available. To the east of us are the Kenai and Chugach Mountains. We accept cash, personal checks, and credit cards. Alaska is an excellent place for float-plane training. If you have any questions for us regarding certificates, training, or fees, contact us online or call us Monday through Saturday at (907) 394-4675 or email us at alaskafloattraining@gmail.com. FAA examiner nearby. Tailwheel training is available throughout the entire year. What better way to explore the unique aviation environment in Alaska than flight training in the legendary Piper Super Cub. Soar above the blue face of a 3,000 ft. thick glacier and view some of Alaska's most rugged mountain peaks on this 3-hour Prince William Sound seaplane tour from Anchorage. To learn more about A5 ownership programs or to inquire about becoming an ICON Flight Training Partner, please contact us at fly@iconaircraft.com. Rates are in Canadian dollars. Intro to Waterflying for SEP (Land) pilots. This is the most fun Ive had on my whole Alaska vacation.Kris brings his headset everywhere he goes so his is ready for any opportunity to fly. Our Super Cub has all the gear you need to expand your aviation experience. If you have the opportunity to fly a seaplane, do it. We may request cookies to be set on your device. Surfside (8Y4) is the largest seaplane base in the lower 48 and a great little airport. Seaplanesrfun.com - Xranks. Ground Instruction. Side-by-side seats/dual controls. flight seeing flights. Darlene Kellogg Rudisill has been flying in Alaska for 15 years, teaching floats and tailwheels. If applicable, all courses include high-performance and complex endorsements. *Price is wet. 3610 Aircraft Drive Unit A Anchorage, AK 99502 Located at Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH) . All our water courses are designed to get your feet wet in beautiful Northern Michigan. Year-round flying! Bring the family and enjoy swimming and kayaking on the lake during the training. For those who want to do their dream trip to Alaska, our C185 Amphib is ready to take you during the months of June and July. Advanced float training and training in your own aircraft is available as well. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. We specialize in part- and full-time Instructor and Examiner courses on land and seaplanes. We were featured in January/February 2019 Water Flying Magazine, Incapable of Hearing NO!. The rating is guaranteed and insured. The home base at Pineville 2L0 on Lake Buhlow is next to the Red River and has numerous oxbows and everything available for your personalized training. Bring your suntan lotion because its sunny that time of year! Welcome to Alaska Flying Adventures, LLC, the best destination for all your Alaska flying needs. FLOAT TRAINING What better way to explore the unique aviation environment in Alaska than flight training in the legendary Piper Super Cub. Seaplane solo rentals approved, provided you meet our insurance minimums. Working toward your first license can be intimidating but Tammy eases all your woes and ensures you are ready for each step. The SES course qualifies for BFR and FAA Wings credit. SES package includes ground school and flight instruction. MCFI 1999-2004. Dual in privately owned aircraft available depending on season and pilot availability. Non-Boeing members are allowed in according to association bylaws. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Minnesota Canada fishing and Alaska group tours are available in the summer months. Good, safe training from an experienced pilot is important to me. Train with experienced instructors in a Cessna 172L on Aqua floats. Our chief pilot and in-house DPE have more than 16 years of seaplane experience and a combined 17,000 hours of flight time. Splash into the surrounding lakes with a friend in the backseat. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. 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. Joined: Apr 25, 2017 Messages: 21. Winter cabin rates: $90 per night. . Qualifies for BFR and/or FAA Wings Programs. Wow! 2022, Alaska Float Training. There you can go boating, fishing, and hiking while staying in a rustic cabin. If youre looking for a truly fun flying experience and want to check off one more item on the bucket list, give us a call or visit our website for more information. Being here, Ive become an exponentially better pilot. The rating is normally done in two days. In addition to add-on seaplane ratings, we offer insurance checkouts, advanced floatplane operation training, and a mountain flying course. Minimum requirements and checkout apply for solo rental. Free seaplane ground school: online or on-site. Experience the wonders of the region while receiving your SES rating. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Parry Sound/Georgian Bay is an ideal location for a flying vacation. On-site accommodations available. We also conduct local sight-seeing flights and charters and assist in ferrying your airplane. Truly a fantastic CFI. Flying a seaplane is absolutely amazing. Tom is also an A&P/IA and has completed the RFSC Rotax service and maintenance courses. There are Alaska flight schools that provide flight training in tail wheel airplanes and ski planes for a simple tail wheel or ski plane endorsement, private through commercial, up through advanced Alaska bush flying techniques. We also offer training at KDWH in Houston. Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty Educational Assistance Program (MGIB) (Chapter 30); Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) (Chapter 32); Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33); Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA) (Chapter 35); Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) (Chapter 1607); Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve Program (MGIB-SR) (Chapter 1606). Display name: . We work with two Designated Pilot Examiners to make it a seamless process from training to checkride when you are ready. 20,310 foot Denali will dominate the sky line as you fly in this beautiful area. Backcountry Flying goes above and beyond to provide the most rewarding aviation experience. Two Taylorcraft F-19 floatplanes, BC-12D and F-19 and a Cessna 172 on PK 2300 floats. We operate a clean and well-maintained IFR-certified Cessna 172N, 180HP conversion with a power-flow exhaust system on Baumann amphibious floats. We are surrounded by a variety of bays and lakes, large and small, all near the airport, providing a diverse training environment to compliment your experience. Wisconsin is an excellent state to take your training to a new level. Flight training in Alaska is a rewarding experience and a life changing accomplishment. Air Trek North also offers Private, Commercial, Instrument, Multiengine, CFI, CFII & MEI training. Along your educational journey, you will experience beautiful lakes, mountain ranges, icy glaciers, and much more. Flight Review in your plane or one of ours. Location Cumberland, WI, KUBE. We primarily use Belton Lake from our Temple, Texas location and Cedar Creek Lake and Lake Athens from our Canton, Texas location, but almost anywhere is possible! With fluctuating fuel prices, there may be a fuel surcharge. Enjoy a relaxed informative training environment, with overnight facilities available at Georgetown Airport in the scenic Southern Ohio Valley, KGEO. Super cubs are the optimal aircraft for mountain flying and provide you with the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular country in Alaska. We provide dual flight training year around for Alaska flying. Homer is my home town and we are here all year. Less than one hour from Spokane International Airport. It is surrounded by the bays of Lake Michigan, inland lakes, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, the rolling hills of vineyards, fruit trees, and farm lands, making this a relaxing and wonderful place to come. He is an authorized instructor for ICON Aircraft. We are located on the western tip of Lake Superior in Minnesota, You will have access to thousands of Northern Minnesota lakes for floatplane flying. Our training includes both river and lake flying. The Bush Pilot course is the most practical way to learn off-airport techniques / operations from pilots that make a living at it! Trips together with sailing boats and other seaplanes are possible. Transition training includes ground school, dual instruction, and course materials for ICONs Transition Landplane (TX-L) or Transition Seaplane (TX-S) course. We also offer a Biennial Flight Review for pilots who are already MES rated. If additional training is required, its based on dual instruction rates. The closest major airport is Sacramento for CA and Anchorage for Alaska Location. Available for instruction in your aircraft or call to see what is in the hangar for dual instruction. Schedule your float-plane and/or tailwheel training course with us today. Course rates include examiners fee and can be completed in two days. His lifelong passion for flying has grown into inspiration for sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for flying. This is a pay-as-you-go course.