View Full Version : Where can I get a Float Plane Endorsement?
flying_flick
3rd Jun 2005, 11:42
Where can I get a Float Plane Endorsement? I would prefer if the school was in Sydney, however that is not a major issue. Anyone with some good/bad experiances from a certain school when getting endorsement?
Cheers Flick
KID Quality
3rd Jun 2005, 12:00
Landing in the water is not a "good experience" you should reconsider career options.
TurboOtter
4th Jun 2005, 06:00
Try Gold Coast Seaplanes
Capt Fathom
4th Jun 2005, 11:50
Survive the crash, you then have to survive the swim! :ugh:
scrambler
5th Jun 2005, 14:06
Bill Lane, Port Macquarie.
try
Air Whitsunday (http://www.airwhitsunday.com.au)
Did mine with them A few years back and now have over 3000 water landings.
KID
Landing in the water is not a "good experience" you should reconsider career options.
Show me a bird that uses a runway to land?
Look at a Pelican .. It's just natural.
FLICK - pm me if you need more info
Jaws
flying_flick
7th Jun 2005, 11:42
Thanks for your help guys. Is anyone familar with Sydney Seaplanes (http://www.sydneybyseaplane.com/frameset_training.htm) ?? Are they any good?? I ask as they are the closest in Sydney and therefore the preferred option.
OpsNormal
8th Jun 2005, 13:50
Started my flying with Henry G. at Palm Beach. You could certainly do a lot worse than him or Jon.D (is he still there?) at Air Whitsunday.
Regards,
OpsN. ;)
FishHead
9th Jun 2005, 06:26
I am in the middle of an endorsement with Steve Krug at SeaWing Airways in Sydney
SeaWing Page (http://www.seawing-airways.com.au/training.htm)
I have to say that I find his approach to the training to be of the most professional and comprehensive that I have seen in GA. The Beaver is a bit more expensive than the Cessna 185 advertised on the Sydney by Seaplane web-site however.
On the whole - the experience so far has been incredible, some of the best fun flying I have had a go at - especially coming in to Rose Bay by skirting the edge of the houses along Vaucluse, then picking a spot between the sailing boats, ferries, kayaks and other aircraft!
Cant wait for next Thursday, and my next lesson!
FH
flying_flick
9th Jun 2005, 08:46
OpsNormal how can I get in contact with Henry G at Palm Beach? And did you actually conduct your lessons from Palm Beach?
OpsNormal
9th Jun 2005, 11:02
Call him on the phone number on the website (or 0411421958)and yes, I did my float training at PLB.
If Henry cannot do your training (I'm not sure if his aircraft is flying at the moment), I would certainly talk to Steve Krug. If floats float yer boat, then time on a Beaver would certainly be looked upon favourably.
Enjoy: http://www.dhc-2.com
If you are speaking to either Henry or Steve, say G'day from Dave in Darwin.....
Regards,
OpsN. ;)
Zhaadum
11th Jun 2005, 12:01
I found this online .... For Sale... (http://www.aviationtrader.com.au/cgi-bin/view.cgi?function=display&ad=05jun67.pdf)
Better be quick if Henry is selling, either he will sell soon, or not be in business. Must be going at least as well as South Pacific Seaplanes.......Those who know will know what I mean....
The Puzzler
12th Jun 2005, 09:05
Puzzle me this....
How many floatplane operators are there in Sydney these days? Who is operating what types? Its been awhile since I was in town so I'm a bit out of touch.
Thanks! :ok:
Onewordanswer
13th Jun 2005, 06:29
Show me a bird that uses a runway to land?
HERE (http://www.usahas.com/bam/Gallery/index.cfm?image=RUNWAYBIRDS)