Cheap float time

justplanecrazy · Post by **justplanecrazy** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 11:25 am

Anyone know of an operator offering cheap float time. Don't really care whether its in Vancouver, Victoria, the Okanagan or Calgary area. Looking for a Citabria or Champ or something that would be cheap to train on. Also anyone owning a small float plane that would be willing to let someone with 70hrs float time and a Commercial Licence, build some time on it.
Thanks.

Boss Hawg · Post by **Boss Hawg** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 4:56 pm

There used to be a place called Stewart Air out of Victoria I think with a Champ. He did float ratings for sure but I'm fairly sure he rented out time on it as well.

scm · Post by **scm** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 4:58 pm

I believe Stewart Air has shut down.

desksgo · Post by **desksgo** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 5:06 pm

Stewart Air shut down???

Nothing lasts...

C-150Pilot · Post by **C-150Pilot** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:48 pm

Looks like their closed for the summer...or was that last summer

More info: http://www.seaplane-training.com/

Giver eh! · Post by **Giver eh!** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:59 pm

I may be wrong, but I think that hte guy who ran Stewart air got busted running drugs into the Duncan airport from the states

zero · Post by **zero** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:03 pm

Do yer f***** research buddy...he did NOT get busted and he did shut it down last spring.

Define cheap 'crazy', what kind of $$ are you willing to spend??

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:08 pm

Stuart Air shut down last summer after someone wrecked the Champ.

The guy that got busted for running drugs was from the Duncan area.

Cat

scm · Post by **scm** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:18 pm

cheap = 140$/hr solo for a 172 (imo)

outback aviation has 4250$ for 50 hrs + 600 insurance, but i think their planes can only fly for 2 hours without refueling.

justplanecrazy · Post by **justplanecrazy** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:05 pm

$140/hr is definately cheap... where are they located and how do I get ahold of them?

scm · Post by **scm** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:20 pm

i don't think such a place exists, i was just pointing out what i would consider cheap. (for rental)

parallel aviation in BC has their C172 on floats for about 155/hr, but i'm not sure what their rental policies are like.

justplanecrazy · Post by **justplanecrazy** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 3:13 pm

Where is Outback Aviation located and how do I get ahold of them?

scm · Post by **scm** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 4:31 pm

take a look at the top right corner of the screen

or just go to http://www.outbackaviation.com/

justplanecrazy · Post by **justplanecrazy** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 12:43 pm

So is experimental time any different than certified? Does it count towards your atpl / cpl etc. the same?

scm · Post by **scm** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 6:55 pm

I think CARS says that you need 25 hrs on an airplane w/ airworthiness cert. for a recreational licence, but it doesn't specify for the CPL/ATPL requirements.

so i guess it doesn't matter, but you will have to double check.