Good float schools in Greater Vancouver? Low timer here-

VVindShear · Post by **VVindShear** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 6:28 pm

Hi all I am 22 yrs old from Vancouver and I have chosen to take the bush flying route over instructing to try to get my start in this industry.
I will try to get a ramp to right seat job like so many others and I am now
looking for some quality float training to get my endorsement.

210 TT CPL/ME/IFR etc. -->> Low timer/ buttom of the food chain

Anyone who could provide recommendations on a good float training outfit in the lower mainland? Instructors names etc? Price or website?

Thanks!!

VVindShear

arctic navigator · Post by **arctic navigator** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:55 am

Check out Airhart in Kelowna. Granted its not on the coast but its probably the best in Canada for float training. Trevor has been at it for a long time and is a great guy to work with on it.

altiplano · Post by **altiplano** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:28 pm

The best float instructor in the world is Dave Hamel at Fort Langley Air. I did my rating on the 180 and last I heard they were getting a Cub too.

PARADISE · Post by **PARADISE** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:33 pm

I second that, they don't come any better old Dave Hamel out at fort Langley. From what i heard trevor at airhart got screwed by his "partners" so with him out of the picture I wouldn't go there.

Best of luck

lawndart · Post by **lawndart** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 4:05 pm

Float rating with Dave in the 180 was the best 7 hours I have flown yet.

Giver eh! · Post by **Giver eh!** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 5:46 pm

Dave takes flight instruction and really make you feel like you are a grass roots of aviation type pilot. Best training anywhere!

27pilot · Post by **27pilot** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 11:07 pm

Yes, DH at Fort Langley Air is a good instructor and a good guy to talk to. However, I'm doing my 7 hours this week with the other instructor there. Unfortunately, DH lost his medical but he may get it back on the 20th of this month. Best luck to him.

Giver eh! · Post by **Giver eh!** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 11:14 pm

LH at Ft. Langley also knows his stuff

canpilot · Post by **canpilot** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 12:13 am

I'd agree I've learned more at Fort Langely in 20 hours than at my flying club! I HIGHLY reccomend Fort Langely. Luke Howard is also VERY VERY good and is an actual instructor. BOTH ARE EXCELLENT..YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

canpilot · Post by **canpilot** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 12:24 am

btw..their website is below..FORT LANGLEY AIR IS THE BEST! LUKE HOWARD IS AWESOME ..CHECK OUT CHATTERBOX FALLS if you choose them that is !

http://www.fortlangleyair.com

Fusion · Post by **Fusion** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:08 am

have to agree, Dave was a great instructor, nice plane to fly and nice location for a good price. I would recommend Fort Langley Air any time.

altiplano · Post by **altiplano** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:23 pm

Wow, I can't believe people on this site actually agreed with my opinion for a change...

Tholl · Post by **Tholl** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:01 pm

I havn't met this dave, but Trevor is top knotch! Great accomidations, well maintained aircraft, Always ready and ontime, and willing to go out of his way for you! And with the DHC2 there you can't lose!
-Tholl

Good float schools in Greater Vancouver? Low timer here-

Good float schools in Greater Vancouver? Low timer here-

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