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I live very close to the famous Kenmore Air near Seattle. I was already eyeing their float ASEL rating and this vid pushed me over the edge. It's a shame that the only way to solo is to own, but that's just another worthy goal to aim for. Excellent vid!
I got my seaplane rating 6 years ago. And it was without a doubt the most fun I've ever had in an airplane, even more than flying an extra 300. But there is a big catch people should be aware of. Unless you own a seaplane or know someone who does it is almost impossible to get your hands on one solo. No where I have ever seen will let you rent one alone, some will let you go with an instructor but that is not as much fun and rules out long trips.
i found two places. One of em is in western France, a place called Biscarrosse and the other is in Italy, Lake Como. The name for that one is Aero Club Como. You have to do a conversation and redo the EASA Seaplane rating but that's the best one I've found.
I'm still a student, never had considered getting a seaplane rating. I just recently found out my late grandfather flew seaplanes, and with this video I'm seriously considering it. Thanks for sharing!
DON'T LISTEN TO THIS! THIS IS A TERRIBLE MISTAKE!! You will never want to do any other flying and you will get sad looking at any body of water. (I got my seaplane and I am infatuated with it but it is nearly impossible to build seaplane time.)
Funny he talked about the 185 being unapproachable. I've been eying my local school's amphib 185 and keep thinking "that thing is a BESAST!" lol. Will get my complex, high performance, and seaplane ratings/endorsements in that plane one day, but a amphib Cub seems like a lot more fun for someone of my skill and hours at the moment.
The thing about a float plane is that no-one will rent one out to you. So unless you want to buy an amphib to park in front of your lake mansion - you can do it for the experience, but not sure where you take it from there.
I have to agree!! Getting my Commercial Seaplane rating WAS THE BEST and MOST FUN rating I have ever done. Never got above 500ft AGL. Did it in a 172 on floats in Florida at Jones Brother’s . When I came back home to the high desert of NM, I found that flying a 172 here was just that much more dialed in. GO GET YOUR Seaplane rating. I’m going to get my Multi-Seaplane in 2025
Thanks for the fantastic video! This is the exact You Tube content I’m looking for! I’ll be calling Tacaero when my BFR is coming due. I live in the PNW AKA float plane heaven!Another 182 owner that’s a fan of your channel! Feel free to hit me up if you’re ever in the Tacoma, WA area and need a place to stay for a night or two!
When I think of John Wayne and I should think of Washington 😆 Now you could use Chuck Norris as he was the Texas ranger Walker ranger Walker Texas Walker Texas ranger 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Just did mine in Alaska, would HIGHLY recommend
Did you do it with Alaska floats and skis?
@@northedgeironworks7106 Im about to do mine with Alaska Flying Adventures. I looked at AFAS but they're much too expensive
I live very close to the famous Kenmore Air near Seattle. I was already eyeing their float ASEL rating and this vid pushed me over the edge. It's a shame that the only way to solo is to own, but that's just another worthy goal to aim for.
Excellent vid!
I got my seaplane rating 6 years ago. And it was without a doubt the most fun I've ever had in an airplane, even more than flying an extra 300. But there is a big catch people should be aware of. Unless you own a seaplane or know someone who does it is almost impossible to get your hands on one solo. No where I have ever seen will let you rent one alone, some will let you go with an instructor but that is not as much fun and rules out long trips.
i found two places. One of em is in western France, a place called Biscarrosse and the other is in Italy, Lake Como. The name for that one is Aero Club Como.
You have to do a conversation and redo the EASA Seaplane rating but that's the best one I've found.
I'm still a student, never had considered getting a seaplane rating. I just recently found out my late grandfather flew seaplanes, and with this video I'm seriously considering it. Thanks for sharing!
DON'T LISTEN TO THIS! THIS IS A TERRIBLE MISTAKE!! You will never want to do any other flying and you will get sad looking at any body of water. (I got my seaplane and I am infatuated with it but it is nearly impossible to build seaplane time.)
So much fun you had. Thanks for bringing us along
Thanks for the video. Sent them a message straight away.
This is definitely something I want to do after my private!
No matter where you get your sea plane rating… it is amazing.
That's great, now are you going to put floats on your 182?
Funny he talked about the 185 being unapproachable. I've been eying my local school's amphib 185 and keep thinking "that thing is a BESAST!" lol. Will get my complex, high performance, and seaplane ratings/endorsements in that plane one day, but a amphib Cub seems like a lot more fun for someone of my skill and hours at the moment.
The thing about a float plane is that no-one will rent one out to you. So unless you want to buy an amphib to park in front of your lake mansion - you can do it for the experience, but not sure where you take it from there.
Genius, just genius
I have to agree!! Getting my Commercial Seaplane rating WAS THE BEST and MOST FUN rating I have ever done. Never got above 500ft AGL. Did it in a 172 on floats in Florida at Jones Brother’s . When I came back home to the high desert of NM, I found that flying a 172 here was just that much more dialed in. GO GET YOUR Seaplane rating. I’m going to get my Multi-Seaplane in 2025
What part of NM? Would love a sea plane but The only place I know for sea plane is Conchas lake. I am in the big city.
I live 15 minutes from Jones brothers and was just wondering how much that ran you to get the rating if you don’t mind me asking?
@@Twizlair Im based at KAEG
@@devonmccormick690 I don’t remember off the top of my mind. I think it was around $2K plus DPE
Absolutely nothing like it!
Thanks for the fantastic video! This is the exact You Tube content I’m looking for! I’ll be calling Tacaero when my BFR is coming due. I live in the PNW AKA float plane heaven!Another 182 owner that’s a fan of your channel! Feel free to hit me up if you’re ever in the Tacoma, WA area and need a place to stay for a night or two!
Awesome! You'll love the guys at TacAero. Incredible pilots and people. Thanks for the hospitality!
im not a pilot but i think i want to be one flying seems so cool!
The dream!!!
Until you see the $8k price tag. lol.
When I think of John Wayne and I should think of Washington 😆 Now you could use Chuck Norris as he was the Texas ranger Walker ranger Walker Texas Walker Texas ranger
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣