Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University operates from the Battle Creek W.K. Kellogg airport (KBTL) in Southwest Michigan. All seaplane courses utilize the Super Cub and are charged on a per-hour basis using the hourly rate for the aircraft. Prior to beginning the course, training materials will be provided to the student. The student is responsible for the […]

Traverse Air, Inc.

Tom Brady owns, operates, and does all training for Traverse Air Inc. He has more than 30 years of experience. The plane used is a 1947 Piper Super Cruiser, 150 hp. Course rate includes complete six-hour course, training manual, seaplane for checkride, and a free six-month membership with the Seaplane Pilots Association. Tom schedules and […]

Northwoods Aviation, Inc.

Northwoods Aviation is a professional, licensed flight school that has operated its floatplane training in beautiful Northern Michigan for more than 40 years. The Cadillac, Michigan, area is surrounded by numerous lakes of various sizes providing a diverse training environment. The standard seaplane rating consists of flight and ground instruction, training manual, and aircraft for […]

Northwestern Michigan College

The NMC Seaplane course is operated out of the college’s aviation program facilities in beautiful Traverse City, MI. We are surrounded by a variety of bays and lakes, large and small, all near the airport, providing a diverse training environment to compliment your experience. Training is done in a 180-hp Piper Super Cub equipped with […]

Michigan Seaplane

Michigan Seaplane is based in Waterford, Michigan (southeast Michigan). Area of operations are off of Pontiac Lake near KPTK (Oakland International Airport). Students are able to fly into KPTK, and with prior notification we can provide transportation. Lodging is also available with prior notification. Great location for learning to fly seaplanes where water and scenery […]

Giving Wings Aviation

All our water courses are designed to get your feet wet in beautiful Northern Michigan. We offer Factory approved flight training in our Icon Aircraft- A5. Now offering ASES in the A5! You will love flying the A5. If you prefer a floatplane experience, then climb aboard our wonderfully restored Cessna Amphibian to complete your […]

Outback Aviation

I offer seaplane instruction in single straight floats, amphibian and hull seaplanes. I offer training in most every single engine seaplane including the Kodiak 100 and Cessna Caravan. I am also an FAA Designate Pilot Examiner for single engine seaplanes. My rates depend on the type of aircraft and length of training. Seaplane checkride fee […]