When considering the 50 hour sea plane training one must understand the value of such training is dependent on who teaches you and where.
The type of sea plane used for the training is not really that important as you should be learning the art of handling sea planes in various conditions such as fast flowing rivers, tidal waters, mountains etc.
Also you should be taught flying sea planes in marginal weather such as you will be flying in in commercial aviation.
Once you are taught the skills needed for safe sea plane operations all you need is a type check out on whatever airplane your first employer operates.
The last thing in my mind when hiring a new sea plane pilot would be what make of airplane he/she learned on.
I would want to know " WHO " he / she had for the teacher.
Last edited by Chuck Ellsworth; 8th May 2014 at 22:29.