steingar
Taxi to Parking
I guess my point was that were I going to do it, I would do it without regard to a BFR, since the latter is pretty much a non-event for me.
Seaplane training?
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Exactly, it's not about replacing BFR with a rating for the rating sake, it's about having a great vacation that gives you a BFR too.
saracelica
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saracelica
I'm doing it so I can learn new skills. That's why I want the taildragger endorsement. I hear you get good stick & rudder flying them. It'd be cool to get the endorsement at the end of the 2nd day but if I don't the experience may be enough. 
As far as the seaplane I think it'd be cool. Just like the 1/2 hour in a helicopter with the control stick in my hand. I'm about seeing what else there is in aviation other then just the Warrior/Skyhawk.
As far as the seaplane I think it'd be cool. Just like the 1/2 hour in a helicopter with the control stick in my hand. I'm about seeing what else there is in aviation other then just the Warrior/Skyhawk.
rainsux
Line Up and Wait
> There is a seaport going to be on the next sectional
Where? Maumee River? Without fuel, it's gonna get ~0 traffic.
Where? Maumee River? Without fuel, it's gonna get ~0 traffic.
kimberlyanne546
Final Approach
A hundred bucks? My plane is more than that per hour, plus I'd have to pay a CFI on top of that. Plus I thought there was ground time and air time? Then again, I have special plans for my BFR which will cost closer to $1,000 so I guess it doesn't matter.
kimberlyanne546
Final Approach
There is a place near here but just for the 172 on floats, plus CFI, it is $300 or more per hour. Super expensive. That is in Sausalito, though.
It gets better Kim, I haven't paid for a FR or IPC in several years. One day you'll have friends...
kimberlyanne546
Final Approach
It gets better Kim, I haven't paid for a FR or IPC in several years. One day you'll have friends...
I don't want to post what I have in mind for a BFR next year since it is dependent on a POA member and we haven't worked out the details.
I know PLENTY of people on POA and / or in person who would perform a flight check for a six pack or lunch or something but this is something completely different and fun.
alland
Pre-takeoff checklist
Been to Jack Browns and flown one of their J-3's for a few take off and landings on a local lake, it was great fun, although as I am in the middle of my PPL training, the instructor told me NOT to come back and fly floats again until after I finish up my PPL training.
He suggested the differences between float and tri-wheel would mess around with my current training.
Time and cost for the float endorsement at Browns I believe is 6hrs and $1,200.
kimberlyanne546
Final Approach
Wow I think mine is $3,000 and not sure if it matters how many hours you take. That is a not to exceed number I think.
KSCessnaDriver
Pattern Altitude
I did my SES (private) at the aforementioned Ryan Aviation, in their A-1B. I did it during my instrument training both to get the seaplane rating and complex endorsement, which at the time I didn't possess. The cost of me going to Jack Browns @ 1200 for the rating plus getting a complex endorsement in a PA28R/C172RG versus just doing the SES in a complex airplane made doing the Ryan route the best bet.
It was a ton of fun and one of these days I'll go back and get my ATP-SEL/SES done at the same time. Only thing stopping me is the total time.
It was a ton of fun and one of these days I'll go back and get my ATP-SEL/SES done at the same time. Only thing stopping me is the total time.