Float Planes - The whole shebang
Hi ,
There was some talk a few months ago regarding seaplane ratings, I've done some homework and had a talk to a few operators and I'm happy thus far.
Without going into it in detail, I have no aspirations for the lines, nor regional turbos , simply can't afford to risk it at my age (38) too late to stake all on a possible job.
What is achievable for me, is GA, instructing, Ag (possible) and floaties.
Speaking with a mate of mine at camden this weekend, he suggested Canada, now a 172/182 floatie rating in OZ is do-able financially for me, but the Beaver (whilst I could scrape the cost together) would be outside my ability to keep current.
(I can't justify getting rated on a Type I cannot afford to keep current - I'm not a working pilot)
Questions are as follows:
Are they that much cheaper in Canada - Has anyone done it there ?, Would NZ be an option ?
As Float work is very seasonal, ie would I expect to find another job during wet season, ?
Any of the guy doing R402B (bridge-rose-longnose-paramatta) in SYD or QLD guys in here ? Please PM (or post here if you have the time) I would really value having a chat.
Salary does not majorly concern me (aside from it has to be enough to live on- but I'm not chasing big biccies for this)
thx in advance
7gcbc