SEP Float Plane hours recognised for CPL???

[187nj]

Hello all.

Apologies if I have posted this in the wrong forum but I couldn't find one dedicated to seaplanes.

My question is:

Can I do half of my hour building in a float plane, and those hours recognised by the good old CAA (realise it is FAA here in Canada) toward the issue of a JAA CPl? I have intentions to become a float pilot in Alaska after instructing (land) here in the UK.

Also:

What are the minimum requirements to be a float pilot under the FAA?

Thanks.

187.

[5LY]

The FAA has nothing to do with Canada.

An airplane is an airplane. Of course you can log it.

[albertaboy]

In Canada you only need the basic 7 hour float rating. That being said, many insurance companies may require more time for a commercial operator. As you want to fly in Alaska you may want to repost in the North America forum. The yanks may have different rules then us.
Good Luck!

[kevinsky18]

As mentioned FAA and TC (transport Canada) are not the same.

A canadian Seaplane rating is 7 hrs. No written and no Flight test just do the time and get signed off by an instructor.

Yes your time will count towards your time building.

Best rate I've seen for a very well maintained and equiped 182 amphib is $175/hr wet Canadian dollars. It available in Canada during the spring, summer, fall and the Caribbean in the winters.

Send me a PM if you want details.