Floatplane Training

The initial floatplane endorsement introduces you to the joys and challenges of flying from water in one of the most popular seaplanes in the world the DHC-2 Beaver. The training is conducted right in the heart of Sydney Harbour.

The course covers:

  • Daily Maintenance
  • Water Handling
  • Docking
  • Mooring
  • Slow Speed Taxiing
  • High Speed Taxiing
  • Airwork
  • Circuits
  • Confined Area Operations
  • Low Level Manoeuvring
  • In-flight Emergencies

That training includes course notes, pre-flight briefings, and 7 hours of flight time. Additional flight time will be charged for on an hourly rate. Training is conducted over two or three days.

Total cost of course $11,000 GST inc