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Old 25th July 2006, 22:23   #1 (permalink)
Nardi Riviera
 
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Angel Any experienced float-pilots out there?
Have searched this site re seaplanes/floatplanes, but most (if not all) posts were about how/where to get the rating and how to get a job with no experience.

“Bush-operators” with 206’es run single-pilot operations. Thus the experience requirement.

Working as a floatplane pilot in the north is a part-time job during summer season (April-October). You may do scenic local flights at sea-level, or mountain-flying which is fairly demanding and needs apprenticeship. Position suitable for versatile persons able to find other employment during the winter season. Probably a tall order?

It is a sad fact that experienced seaplane-pilots are now a species facing extinction, due to legislators’ over-eagerness to ban motorized travel in the “wilderness” in Norway.

If anyone with 300+ hrs of float-time read this, please post or send PM!

Regards, Nardi

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Old 27th July 2006, 13:41   #2 (permalink)
 
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OK,ok...I'll take it.

I am planning on doing my SES and MES ratings here in August so if you dont mind NO experience I can help you
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Old 27th July 2006, 21:35   #3 (permalink)
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Sigh. I KNOW it's a very long shot, but one can always hope...

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Old 28th July 2006, 12:53   #4 (permalink)
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sent u a PM couple of days ago

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