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Peak Body on all Seaplane Activities in Australia |
Training to become a seaplane pilot can be the most exciting and life-changing step you take in flying. The Seaplane Pilots association of Australia attempts to keep an up to date listing of current instructors and training organisations that provide float, floating hull and amphibious training and endorsement. SPAA makes no judgement on the suitability of the listed individuals and organisations for your particular requirements or the quality of their programs. We recommend you meet and talk with potential trainers who interest you in order to determine their suitability for your needs. If possible, talk with others who have used their services. Please keep in mind that you will be spending many hours sitting along side your instructor in what can at times be tense situations, so always consider how easily you relate to the instructor as well as how competent they are in training. While we try to keep this list up to date we will appreciate any feedback from you in regard to new training organisations or any that have ceased operation.
Floating Hull - NSW
FLOATING HULL RAAus -NSW- Mid North Coast.
Name of Business: Mid Coast Flying.
Contact: Ross Costanzo.
Title: Owner CFI.
Phone Contact: 0412484279.
Postal Address: 1018 Old Station road Old Station NSW 2440.
Aircraft: Searey Elite LSA 914 Amphibian, Jabiru J230.
Business Activity: RAAus Ab-initio, X Country, Adjustable propeller, Retractable, Nose wheel,
Tail Wheel, Floating Hull.
Web Address: http://www.midcoastflying.com.au
Email: rossmcost@yahoo.com.au
Name of Business: Aerofloat
Contact person: James Stewart
Title: Owner CFI
Phone/contact: 0419424127
Alternate 'phone (02) 99491909
Reservtions: 0419424127
Posstal Address: 23 Monash Crescent, Clontarf NSW 2093
Aircraft: Super Petrel LSA
Email: flyingboatz@bigpond.com
Name of Business: SeaRey Australia
Contact Person: Rob Loneragan
Phone Contact: Mob 0411 816 300 or (02) 8003 3130
International: +61 411 816 300 or +61 2 8003 3130
Postal Address: Hangar 273 Bankstown Airport NSW 2200.
Aircraft: SeaRey Amphibian
Business activity: Australian New Zealand Distributor - SeaRey Amphibian
Web address: http://www.searey.com.au
Email: rob@searey.com.au
Floating Hull Endorsement Training - NT- QLD or AUS
Name of Business: N/A
Contact Person: Daniel Bolton
Title: Instructor
Phone Contact: Mb: 0417 156 128
Aircraft: LA4-200 Lake Buccaneer
Business activity: Commercial Seaplane Pilot, Grumman Mallard Captain, Full Floating Hull Endorsement or "Seaplane Pilot for a day" courses available
Web address: http://www.thatmallardguy.com/flight-training
Email: dan@thatmallardguy.com
Float Alighting Gear - NSW
Name of Business: Sydney By Seaplane
Contact Person: Steve Krug
Title: Owner/Chief Pilot
Phone Contact: Mb: 0411 704 650
Alternate Ph: 1300 720 995
Reservations: In Australia: 1300 720 995 or 1300 656 787
Administration and (International: +61 2 9974 1455)
Bookings: (02) 9974 1455
Fax: (02) 9974 1466
Postal Address: PO Box 129, Newport Beach, NSW, 2106, Australia
Aircraft: DHC-2A Beaver Amphibian VH-SWB
Business activity: Charter/Tourism, Endorsement and re-currency training
Web address: www.sydneybyseaplane.com
Email: info@sydneybyseaplane.com
Name of Business: Sydney Seaplanes
Title: Head of Training and Checking
Phone Contact: 1300 732 752
Aircraft: DHC-2 Beaver X 1, C208 Caravan x 3
Business activity: Charter/Tourism, Endorsement, re-currency training, BFR’s
Web address: http://www.seaplanes.com.au/about-us/float-training/
Email: reservations@seaplanes.com.au
Name of Business: South Coast Seaplanes
Contact Person: Tim Gilbo
Title: Chief Pilot
Phone Contact: 0409 568 568
Reservations: 1300 359 356
Aircraft: Maule M5-235C, SeaRey Amphibian
Business activity: Charter/Tourism, Endorsement, re-currency training
Web address: http://www.southcoastseaplanes.com.au
Email: tim@southcoastseaplanes.com.au
Float Alighting Gear - SA
Name of Business: Adelaide Biplanes
Contact Person: Martyn Smith
Title: Oner/Chief Pilot
Phone Contact: (08) 8556 5404
Other Contact Person: Gaylene Smith
Phone Contact: Mb: 0422 519 355
Postal Address: PO Box 798, Willunga, SA, 5172, Australia
Aircraft: Piper Super Cub PA-18 160 on Wipline 2100 Amphibious Floats
Business activity: Recreational and General Aviation Training from Ab-Initio to Commercial.
Float, Multi Engine, Instrument, Aerobatic, Tailwheel Training.
Charter/Tours, Biplane Scenic and Aerobatic Joy Flights
Web address: www.adelaidebiplanes.com.au
Email: flythedream@adelaidebiplanes.com.au
Float Alighting Gear - VIC
Name of Business: Melbourne Seaplanes Pty Ltd
Contact Person: Brett Audas
Title: Owner
Phone Contact: Mb: 0414 260 603
Postal Address: Williamstown Victoria
Aircraft: Cessna C185
Business activity: Charter/Tourism, Endorsement and re-currency training
Web address: www.melbourneseaplanes.com.au
Email: bookings@melbourneseaplanes.com.au
Float Alighting Gear - QLD or AUS
Name of Business: N/A
Contact Person: Daniel Bolton
Title: Instructor
Phone Contact: 0417156128
Aircraft: DHC-2 Beaver through Air Whitsunday Seaplanes or privately through your company or your own aircraft
Business activity: Commercial Seaplane Pilot
Web address:
Email: Danny_221289@hotmail.com
Float Alighting Gear - WA
Name of Business: Paul Mills
Contact Person: Paul Mills
Title: Oner/Chief Pilot
Phone Contact: Mb: 0437 019 253
Postal Address: WA
Aircraft: Your aircraft
Business activity: float plane endorsements and most other design features
My experience is as follows:
> 16000 hours total time
> 4000 hours float plane
> Over 10,000 water landings
> I have extensive training experience
Web address:
Email: 16bouldercourt@gmail.com