Cheap seaplane rating?

[Flyin Tony]

I know a few people that went to shebles for the CFI CFII Mulit com and MEI. They have said nothing but good things. I almost sure im going to head out there to do my CFI sometime around the 1st.

 

[Illini Pilot]

There is a guy that does it in Moline, IL on the river...Quad Cities Seaplane Base i belive. Last i heard it was $825 in a C180

found the site:

http://www.flyfloats.com/

i know several people that went out there and all were happy

 

[Ralgha]

Dude, ignore all the other posts. There's a great place right down the road from you that will cost you ~$1,000 last I looked into it. Quality instruction, not a "rating mill". Guy's name is Dave Wiley, place is in Lake Oswego, OR.

http://www.faegre.org/CSPA/dave.html

http://www.airnav.com/airport/2og3

503-636-4930

Can't do multi-seaplane there, but what the hell. You need a good base to start on anyway right?

 

[flyt mjr]

There is a guy that does it in Moline, IL on the river...Quad Cities Seaplane Base i belive. Last i heard it was $825 in a C180

found the site:

http://www.flyfloats.com/

i know several people that went out there and all were happy

yeah...jimmy geotch (sp??) is the guy that runs it....its a good deal....i paid 700 for mine about 2 years ago, but he said his insurance was about to go up so 825 is probly it these days its an awsome time though, cruisin down the mississippi in N9606B.

 

[skid]

Hey guys thanks for all the replies. The funny thing is that the day after I asked this "?" I ran across the new issue of Private Pilot magazine (April 2005) which has a huge list of places across the country on where to go for training. So if anyone else is wondering I suggest check it out.

I do have one other ? that I have not looked into. Does anyone know what the deal is with giving instruction in seaplanes after I finish the add on? Hours needed before I can or what? Also what can I expect the ride to be like for the multi add on to my Multi ATP? Is there any additional things required vs a private/commercial add on?

 

[Spooky 1]

Not sure just what you asked, but if it was what is the difference between the Commercial MES and the ATP MES, you will have to demonstrate some instrument procedures, i.e., holding, NP approach and an ILS with an engine pulled back. Not many airplanes available for this type of work, unless you really have some deep pockets.

Good luck!