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Seaplane Training

We are a Gold Seal certified part 61 flight school, offering high performance and complex single engine seaplane (SES) ratings, as well as hourly seaplane dual instruction in float planes, amphibious planes, and SeaRey “flying boat” aircraft.

With over 1,400 lakes in Lake County alone, plus the Ocklawaha & St John’s rivers, and sunny weather year-round, our location couldn’t be more perfect for seaplane training! We are able to train in large open bodies of water with ACTUAL rough and glassy conditions, smaller confined areas lakes, and river flying.

We have trained thousands of pilots from all over the world

with a wide array of backgrounds and experience.

We hear over and over again:

“This is the MOST FUN flying I have ever done!”

Not only will you leave Progress Academy as a better, safer pilot,

you will leave with an experience you will never forget!

– Private Single Engine Sea (ASES) –
– Commercial Single Engine Sea (ASES) –
– Airline Transport Pilot Single Engine Sea (ATPSES) –
– Sport Pilot Single Engine Sea Endorsement –

Single-Engine Seaplane Rating

Cessna 172 Float Plane

$1,899

If you already know and love the Cessna 172, then the transition to a 172 float plane will be a breeze!

  • Seaplane Flying Course Guide
  • Ground School
  • Approx. 5 hours of dual flight instruction/aircraft rental for check-ride
  • Can also count as a Biennial Flight Review (BFR)
  • Check-ride fee separate; paid directly to the DPE
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Searey “Flying Boat” Single-Engine Seaplane Rating

$1,899

Learn to fly the Light Sport Searey and obtain a sport, private, or commercial SES rating!

  • Seaplane Flying Course Guide

  • Ground School

  • Approx. 5 hours of dual flight instruction/aircraft rental for check-ride

  • Can also count as a Biennial Flight Review (BFR)

  • Check-ride fee separate; paid directly to the DPE

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High Performance/

Complex Single-Engine Seaplane Rating

Cessna 185 Amphibian

$2,799

In-depth training experience in our 300-horsepower Cessna 185 on PK amphibious floats

  • Seaplane Flying Course Guide

  • Ground School

  • Approx. 5 hours of dual flight instruction/aircraft rental for check-ride

  • Can also count as a Biennial Flight Review (BFR)

  • Check-ride fee separate; paid directly to the DPE

Currently Unavailable (due to engine/propeller upgrade!)

The Single Engine Sea course will teach you real-world seaplane flying, covering normal, rough, glassy water, crosswind, and confined area takeoff and landing procedures, idle, step and plow taxiing, docking, ramping, beaching, and sailing. We recommend arriving current and proficient. Any additional training required for proficiency will be billed at the aircraft’s hourly rate. We tailor instruction specific to each pilot and focus on training for real world seaplane flying. With our local Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), scheduling your training and check-ride is seamless. Give us a call to schedule today!

Hourly Rates

$375 per hour

Searey Elite (Rotax 914)

Dual Instruction

$375 per hour

Cessna 172 Floatplane

Dual Instruction

$550 per hour

Cessna 185 Amphibian (300HP)

Dual Instruction

$650 per hour

Cessna 206 Amphibian (310HP)

Dual Instruction

Ground Instruction – $75 per hour

We also offer training in owners’ aircraft, as well as ferry services.

$450/half day

$700/full day

Please contact us for details, availability and scheduling.

CONTACT
US TODAY!

We Look Forward To Flying With You!

If you have any questions at all you can reach out to us at anytime.

Call: 386 279 4401

955 Singleton Dr, DeLand, FL 32724, United States