Seaplane Rating and CPL in Canada

[jordanpolonijo]

Does anyone know of any well respected and proven flight schools in Canada that offer Multi-Engine/Multi-Crew Seaplane PPL/CPL training.

Information online is flakey at best.

Regards

:ok:

[v6g]

Various places in BC: Fort Langley (I think ... but the old guy might have died recently), Pitt Meadows, Victoria, Nanaimo.

I googled "float rating" and they all came up. If not then try asking around on AVCANADA • Index page (http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/)

Normally people do the CPL on a land plane and add the float rating from there.

[pilotbear]

Pro-Ifr in Boundary bay Vancouver has a good reputation for CPL. Add the float rating after, or do your PPL then Float and hrs build on a float plane. Pro-IFR have been around for a long time. Call and see what they suggest.:ok:

[FlyBoyFryer]

For what it's worth, I did a bit of research into this this type affair recently. Basically, I was weighing up the pro's and con's of doing the Seaplane rating here in the UK vs. Canada. I can't help you with the CPL as I did mine in the UK but I've provided a link to the FCL requirements which could be of assistance.

Here's what I have:

Ocean Air
Seaplane Training Float Plane training and Charters in Victoria, BC, Canada (http://www.oceanair.ca/floatplane_seaplane_training.htm)
Various packages on offer
50 hour pro course – $12995 CAD
7 hour basic course – $1995 CAD
15 hour proficiency course – $4995CAD

Fort Langley Air
Fort Langley Air Float Plane Training Rating Charters Sightseeing Seaplane Endorsement Vancouver BC (http://www.fortlangleyair.com/index.htm)
More specifically, Fort Langley Air Float Training (http://www.fortlangleyair.com/training.htm)
Slightly more expensive but at least provides a detailed breakdown of what the various individual costs are.
Unsure as to the comment above re: the person in charge no longer being around?

FCL requirements
Flight Crew Licensing - Foreign Applicants (http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/personnel/fore.htm)

Just remember to budget accordingly - hardly any training ever goes according to exact plans, try build in a safety net of 10% at least.

I got all of the above from searching online - can't see why you're saying it's hard to come by and/or flakey?

Whatever happens, good luck with your choice.

[MetalGear]

Hi, you might also check out Island Coastal for the float training, based on Vancouver Island. Their 50hr course is CAD$11,750 + 5%Tax. 50hrs of course being the minimum hours you need for any company to hire you, for insurance purposes.

Floatplane Training Canada / Mountain & Bush Pilot Training at Island Coastal Aviation Inc - in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada - Seaplane Courses (http://www.islandcoastalaviation.com/floattraining.html)

Also, if your interested in getting a head start converting your licences to Canadian ones check out PilotTraining.ca : Learn to Fly! : PilotTraining.ca (http://www.pilottraining.ca/site/) for the thoery side of the process.

Best of luck.
M

[jordanpolonijo]

Ive had a look myself now.

I seem to have alot of info. + Ive emailed a few people working in the industry.

Looks like a cheaper way to fly whilst having alot of fun.

What licencses do you currently hold?

[pilotbear]

JAA/FAA/Transport Canada ATPL land and sea. Did all my seaplane flying (instructing/mountain flying/Forestry Fire Patrol and Charter in BC Canada):ok: