How To Get A Light Sport Seaplane Rating

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Key Takeaways:

  • The sport pilot rule allows individuals to obtain a seaplane rating with approximately five hours of training and an evaluating CFI's endorsement.
  • AVweb's Paul Bertorelli recently completed this seaplane rating at Jones Brothers Air and Sea Adventures in Tavares, Florida, and has reported on his 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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