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Private Flight Training Float Ratings

Cessna 172 Float Plane

Flight Training - Private Licence Plus Float Ratings

Join the exciting world of float flying. Since 1956, SudburyAviation has been dedicated to providing quality and safety in their flight training programs. Sudbury Aviation offers high standards of training whether you wish to obtain a Recreational Pilot Permit, a Private Pilot License.

Flying Into The Sunset

Our Float Endorsement program is designed to convert the licensed pilot from a landplane to a floatplane. The rating consists of taxiing, sailing, docking, take-off, landing, rough and glassy water and crosswinds. Float ratings require 7 hours which consist of 5 hours dual and 5 solo take-off and landings.Come join our unique approach to flight training where you can get a seaplane and a land plane (ski plane) endorsement all as part of your license. There are no extra costs to receive the ratings as they are built directly into your flight training. Therefore, you save time and money, leaving you with the opportunity to commence working in our fast growing industry. All training is carried out on floats in the summer and skis in the winter. This gives our students an advantage over others who require expensive 50 hour course to achieve the industry standard for employment in a float operation. Our fleet consists of five aircraft which include 2-C172 for flight training, a C-185 and 2 DHC-2 Beavers for charters. All aircraft are serviced by highly qualified engineers. Our Base is situated northwest of Sudbury, Ontario on Whitewater Lake. Our uncontrolled aerodrome relieves the students of the added pressure of a control zone. However, the Sudbury Airport has a control zone often visited by our students to help them understand procedures and radio communication. Our students consist of all sorts of interesting people. There are no major restrictions or criteria. A minimum age is set forth by Transport Canada and certain medical requirements do apply.