Become A Bush Pilot
Flight Training Program Outline - Seaplane Rating
Getting Started
Our team in Orillia is excited to help you get started! We will help you complete your student profile, book your training, and get you ready for the water. See below for more specifics about our initial and advanced courses.
7 Hour Float (Seaplane) Endorsement
The perfect way to wet your toes and discover the pleasure of float flying. Lake Country Airways will introduce you to the basics of floatplane operation, including aircraft handling in flight, on the water, and at the dock.
All 7 hour endorsements are done on a Cessna 172 in Orillia or on Constance Lake just outside of Ottawa. Before you register, you must have at minimim, a recreational or private pilot’s license - which we can help you obtain - and a current medical. If you hold a license from a country other than Canada, you will first need to obtain a Foreign Validation License through Transport Canada.
25 Hour Advanced Training Course
Geared towards pilots entering the industry, or those who want to continue to build on their float flying experience. Graduates leave feeling confident in their newly acquired seaplane skills.
The 25 hour Advanced Training course is offered on a Cessna 172 in Orillia and at Constance Lake near Ottawa, or a Cessna 180 in Parry Sound. Before you register, you must have a float rating and a current medical. If you hold a license from a country other than Canada, you will first need to obtain a Foreign Validation License through Transport Canada.
50 Hour Advanced Training Course
For pilots seeking commercial floatplane employment or for those wishing to further their skill development. Graduates develop confidence and deepen their seaplane skills as they work towards the 50 hour float time minimum to start a float flying career.
The 50 hour Advanced Training course is offered at all of our locations: we use a Cessna 172 in Orillia and at Constance Lake near Ottawa, and a Cessna 180 in Parry Sound. Before you register, you must have a float rating and a current medical. If you hold a license from a country other than Canada, you will first need to obtain a Foreign Validation License through Transport Canada.