Flight Training & Services

Beyond Scenics

As well as being the owner of Seaplane Scenics James Young is an FAA Certified Flight Instructor.  As a CFI, James has enjoyed introducing many people to the art and science of flying using his knowledge base and expertise achieved by over 34 years of flying.  James is a member of several Aeronautics groups such as Seaplane Pilots Association, Alaska Airman’s Association, Airplane Owners and Pilots Associations (AOPA) as well as several affiliated groups.

Introduction to Flight - Land or Sea

Seaplane Scenics offers a one hour introductory instructional flight in a land plane or a seaplane.  Both exciting opportunities includes 15 minutes of ground preparation and 60 minutes of flight time. Whether it be on your bucket list or the beginning of a new and captivating addition to your life this is an awe-inspiring opportunity. The cost of this stimulating experience is $200.00 for the land plane and $285.00 for the seaplane.

• Special offer for a 3 hour introduction to flight package in the Cessna 172 N on wheels:  $550.00 with an FAA certified flight instructor. (US Citizens; others need TSA approval)
  • Preflight inspection and flight controls
  • Learn the fundamentals of flight (climbs, descents, turns...)
  • Introduction to airport operations and radio communication
  • Take off and Landing

We also offer an exhilarating hour of training in a high performance seaplane. With this selection you will be flying for 60 minutes in a Cessna 185 with 300 HP.  The cost of this service is $595.00 and will be the memory of a lifetime.

Seaplane Rating

For those already familiar with the friendly skies but wish to add on a Seaplane rating to their current pilot’s license, Seaplane Scenics offers training for additional rating of ASES (Airplane Single Engine Sea). You will receive 4 hours of ground training and 8 hours of flight training.  Each student will have different training time requirements based on individual proficiency. The base cost for an add on rating is $3000.00 or prepay for a block rate.

• ASES Block Rate:  Examiner fee and check ride flight time not included in block rate.
  • 6 hour package:  4 hours of ground instruction and 6 hours of flight instruction in a C-172L for $1900.00 with additional flight hours at $285.00 per hour and ground at $75 per hour.
  • 8 hour package:  4 hours of ground instruction and 8 hours of flight instruction in a C-172L for $2420.00 with additional flight hours at $285.00 per hour and ground at $75 per hour.
     
• Examiner's fee varies from $400 to $550.
• The aircraft is $210 per hour for the check ride. 

Flight Instruction

CFI accompanied flights  - add another measure of safety by completing a new flight route or getting acquainted with a new aircraft. The cost of this service is $75.00 per hour for instructor services only.

There are several other Instructional Services offered by Seaplane Scenics:

• Tail wheel and Spin awareness training in an Vans RV6 from Renton or Chehalis
• Biennial reviews for current pilots & recurrent training.
• Airspace training for both class B and C around Seattle and Western Washington.
• Canadian boarding crossings, Canadian flight rules and customs (EAPIS).
• Advanced Seaplane training with high performance Seaplane operations including confined space, high altitude, river and mountain flying operations. 
• Instructor Services in your aircraft and ferrying aircraft.

Please contact Seaplane Scenics for specifics on the above programs, pricing and availability.

Special Note:  All flights are subject to weather conditions.

•  Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3B) Tailwheel (Chapter 13)
•  RV 6 Checklist and V speeds
•  RV Transition Training Syllabus