Join the exciting world of float flying. Since 1956, Sudbury Aviation 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 or you wish to work in the industry with a Commercial Pilot License.

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Parked Float Plane


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 landplane (skiplane) 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.

 Flying to the Sun



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. Most of our Commercial students complete the program with a minimum of 75-100 hours of float time.

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.

Docked Float Plane

Earned My Wings

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.


Rates:
Cessna 172 Dual and Solo $205.00 per hour +GST
10 hour Bush Course  $205.00 per hour +GST
Seaplane Rating    $205.00 per hour +GST
Aircraft Rental $180.00 +13%

       

Sudbury Aviation Student From India Gets His Float Rating.

Students from out-of-town stay at a motel close to the school.

   

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