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Good
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About
Ryan Aviation Seaplanes has been offering exceptional seaplane training since 1993, based at Flagler Executive Airport (KFIN) in Palm Coast, Florida. Specializing in amphibious seaplane training, they offer Private, Commercial, and ATP single engine sea ratings, as well as combined ASES/ASEL ratings. Their fleet includes an Aviat Husky A-1B and a DeHavilland Beaver DHC-2, both on amphibious floats. The school features an in-house FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), ensuring no wait times for checkrides.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Ryan Aviation Seaplanes has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Ryan Aviation Seaplanes operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
Yes, Ryan Aviation Seaplanes has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Ryan Aviation Seaplanes's training fleet includes the Aviat A-1 B (Husky) and De Havilland DHC-2 (Beaver). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Ryan Aviation Seaplanes. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Ryan Aviation Seaplanes does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.