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Float Endorsement

This is the perfect way to wet your toes and discover the pleasure of float flying. We will introduce you to the basics of floatplane operation, including aircraft handling in flight, on the water and at the dock.

All of our flight training is conducted in one of our two 1977 Cessna 180's. Basic floatplane endorsements are always taken on by our senior flight crew, so you can be assured that you will have all the bases covered when you are signed off by the Chief Pilot.

The basic floatplane endorsement is a minimum of 7 hours flight time, including 5 take-offs and landings as sole occupant. Depending on the individual pilot, your seaplane rating can be completed in 2 or 3 days.

Our 2012 hourly rate for the C180 is $375 + HST.
We offer a floatplane rating package for $2,520.00 + HST.
The floatplane rating package includes:
6 hours of dual flight instruction
1 hour of solo circuits
ALL ground training, starting with a 2 hr ground school
The book "How to Fly Floats" by JJ Frey
Up to 2 nights accommodation

Contact GBA for more details, and to get started on your float endorsement!