FAA Seaplane rating C172 or C182
 

Hi everyone.

Hope you all staying safe during these tough times.

Got a question.

Im looking into getting my seaplane rating but debating whether to do it in a 172 or 182 obviously big price difference I'm FAA commercial SEL with high performance endorsement.

So if I do the seaplane rating in the 172 I cant find anywhere in the FAR/AIM about whether or not my high performance endorsement allows me to fly a seaplane with a power planet greater than 200hp.

So can anyone shed some light on this please. if I still need to get checked out in a seaplane with a power plant greater than 200hp then might as well do the rating in the 182.

Thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you guys.

Have a great weekend.

Regards

Clinton

You will be good to go with high performance seaplane, even if you use the 172. FAR 61.31(f) says "...….to act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane (an airplane with an engine of more than 200hp)….."
This is a one-time logbook endorsement, not a rating on your pilot certificate, and is good for all high-performance airplanes, no matter what class (single, multi, land, sea).

Hi 340drvr
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply and shedding some light really appreciate it.
Have a great week and safe flying.

Regards

Clinton

Do it in the least expensive aircraft. There is no advantage in paying more for an identical rating. Have fun!

Thanks very much Jerry Springer appreciate the reply. safe flying

...as long as you already have the HP sign off, off course.