How To Get A Light Sport Seaplane Rating

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Key Takeaways:

  • The sport pilot rule enables individuals to acquire a seaplane rating with approximately five hours of training.
  • Obtaining this rating necessitates an endorsement from an evaluating Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
  • AVweb's Paul Bertorelli recently completed this seaplane rating at Jones Brothers Air and Sea Adventures in Tavares, Florida, and has shared his report on the experience.
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The sport pilot rule allows anyone who wants a seaplane rating to do it with five or so hours of training and then an endorsement from an evaluating CFI. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli recently did the rating at Jones Brothers Air and Sea Adventures in Tavares, Florida. Here’s his report.

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