Lavion Aero now offers seaplane rating flight training! Based at nearby Dumont Lake it's conveniently located in an area with numerous lakes around. There's few things more fun and exciting than flying off water. The training in this aircraft is for existing pilots only but it's a relatively easy add-on to your current license. This aircraft and the instructors are now listed in our scheduler and open for lessons! Coming up on the expiration of your flight review? Getting a new rating on your certificate resets your flight review date! Training consists of mostly water operations: normal, glassy water, rough water and confined space take-off's and landings, step taxi and turns, slow taxi, docking, mooring and beaching, surveying landing sites, securing the aircraft, effects of wind on the plane. In the air, particular emphasis is put on slow flight, steep turns and stalls. Most current pilots take 6-8 hours to complete the rating. Checkride with a DPE is per the current FAA ACS (private or commercial), and consists of an oral and flight exam. There is no written exam required. The aircraft owner also has an AirBnB right next door so you could make it a family vacation while getting your rating! Special rates are available for those booking the property while taking the training, contact us for details. If coming to the area solo, there are hotels nearby to accommodate your stay. We can accommodate most training request and timelines.

Home Airport(s)

Z98 – Ottawa Executive Airport (Z98), Zeeland, Michigan

Detailed Costs for Completion/ Tuition and Fees

Aircraft cost: $200​/​hr (hobbs), Instructor cost: $75​/​hr, DPE fee: $600, DPE travel fee (if required) $200 Total cost estimate range (not including your expenses): $2000 to $3000 including checkride