FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Lake Havasu Seaplane primarily offers instruction for single engine seaplane ratings for private and commercial pilots. We offer Biennial flight reviews.

 

The single engine seaplane course is generally a 1 to 1 1/2 day course:

• Ground school including book and DVD Course
• Flight instruction (typically 7-8 hours)
• Checkride (typically 1 1/2 hours)
• Matted 8 x 10 photograph

Course cost is $1,600.00. A deposit + $350.00 is required to secure your course date.

 

Examiners Fee Separate

 

Dual instruction : $250.00 per hour

 

Flights are dependent on weather conditions...

1. Wind not in excess of 12 knots or temperature over 93 degrees

2. One (1) passenger only on ride (rides can be divided by customer)

 

* All prices above are subject to change

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Questions For Seaplane Ratings

Q. What do I need to bring?

A. Bring your own headset, log book, medical certificate, photo ID, and Pilots license.

Q. Is the airplane for rent?

A. No, due to insurance requirement

Q. What year is the plane?

A. 1977 Cessna 172 with a 180 horsepower Lycoming engine, including Powerflow Exhaust System.

Q. What kind of floats?

A. New Baumann amphibious floats.

Q. How soon can I get a rating?

A. Preferably at least a weeks notice.

Q. How soon can I take an intro ride?

A. Preferably a days notice.

Q. Where are you located?

A. Lake Havasu Municipal Airport inside Desert Skies FBO.

Q. Who gives instruction?

A. Maurice (Moe) Martin, owner/instructor.

Q. Does the designee work for you?

A. No

Q. How much time on the plane?

A. 3300 + total time, 180 conversion = 600 hours

Q. Does this rating substitute for a bi-annual flight review?

A. Yes.