ASES TRAINING PROGRAM

Private SES

Discover the freedom of float flying! Perfect for recreational pilots seeking personal adventure and discovery.

Commercial SES

Advance your career. Build professional flight time with specialized training meant to propel you to the next step in your career.

Course Description

[ DAY 1 ] FLIGHT LESSON #1

First, a thorough pre-flight and discussion of differences in land vs. float planes. The flight will last 2 to 3 hours, focusing on:

Getting to know the airplane on water & in the air
Studying different types of water, landing opportunities, & characteristics of each
Lots of take-offs & landings
Amphib operations

Next, it’s time to take a breather for a few hours, or the evening—and get some food! You’ll have ground school over a meal if the timing works out; otherwise it will be done somewhere that’s convenient.

[ DAY 2 ] FLIGHT LESSON #2

Get answers to any questions from ground school
Polish the last lesson’s maneuvers
Add more complicated water maneuvers, plus crosswind and glassy water take-offs & landings.

[ DAY 3 ] FLIGHT LESSON #3 & Checkride

If everything is in order you’ll take the checkride, which includes about an hour of oral and an hour of flight time with the flight examiner.

Training Rate

$2,850

Amphibious Maule MX-7-235

The comprehensive seaplane rating package includes six (6) hours of flight time in-plane, fuel, and dedicated instructor fees. (Note: Package excludes examiner fee and plane rental required for checkride).

Additional training requirements: Supplemental training hours, if needed, and checkride plane rental will be billed at a standard rate of $475 per hour.

Required Documents

[ 01 ] PILOT CERTIFICATE

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Private Pilot Certificate for single-engine land aircraft prior to commencement of seaplane training.

[ 02 ] Valid Medical

Possession of a current and valid FAA Medical Certificate (Class III or higher) is mandatory for all flight operations and testing.