Course Outline
Multi Engine Float Plane - Course Outline
This course is three days long and will provide you with a multi engine sea plane rating.
Before applying you MUST have:
Valid US Government Photo ID (Drivers License or Passport)
Valid FAA 3rd Class Medical or higher
Valid FAA Multi Engine Airplane Land and Single Engine Sea Private or Higher Certificate
Current Logbook for sign-offs and showing a current BFR
A tail wheel endorsement
Please complete prior to your multi engine float plane course:
Review the study guide and POH that will be emailed to you after you schedule a date.
Become familiar with the appropriate FAA Airman Certification Standards for either the Private or Commercial rating being sought.
Contact us to arrange a course date 209-614-0581
Paperwork: It is a good idea to have your 8710 Pilot Application (click here) completed either preferably through IACRA (click here)
Arrive early & Fly on day one with comfortable clothes, an open mind and a desire for adventure.
Bring Pilot License, Photo ID, Logbook, Medical.
Course Description
Day 1: Early Morning
. Check in
. Review of regulations and requirements.
. Ground lesson
Flight Lesson - One
The first step is, a thorough pre-flight and discussion of differences in single vs. multi engine float planes.
The flight will last about 1.5 hours, focusing on:
Getting to know the airplane on water & in the air
Studying different types of water, landing opportunities, & characteristics of each
Take-offs & landings on the water
take a break for lunch and continue ground school.
Day 1: Flight Lesson - Two
Review all you have learned on the first lesson
introduce more advanced maneuvers
step taxing
confined area takeoffs and landings.
aborted takeoffs and landings
Day 2: Flight Lesson - Three
Review and discuss any question you may have
Brief the flight and make sure we polish up the last lesson’s maneuvers and focus areas
beaching, sailing, docking, anchoring securing.
review everything necessary for checkride
log entries and endorsments.
Day 2 flight lesson -Four
brush up on all landings and maneuvers required for checkride
explore new lakes.
depending on student progress the instructor may elect to fly up to some high elevation lakes
focus of any areas that may need work
Day 3: Checkride
fly to the airport where you will meet the DPE
spend a few hours on the oral and practical exams.
you will then have your Multi Engine Seaplane Rating!
Cost:
$4900 - includes flight and ground instruction, use of a vehicle if you fly into E45 airport
There will be a $500 deposit taken by credit card over the phone upon scheduling a date.
an additional $900 (cash only) will be payable to the DPE on the day of the checkride.
if additional time is needed or you wish to pay for instruction by the hour the rate is $650/hr dual only.