Quality Score
97
Excellent
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
19/19DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
8/11ATP, CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
8/813 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 97
About
WaterWings Seaplanes is a Part 61 flight school offering single and multi-engine seaplane ratings (floatplane and flying boat), tailwheel endorsements, multi-engine land ratings, helicopter training, and aerobatic/unusual attitude training. Operating from Shelby County Airport (KEET) and Willow Point Airport (AL71) in Alabama, the school features a diverse fleet including Aviat Huskies on amphibious floats, Super Petrel LS flying boats, Lockwood AirCams, a Piper Aztec, Piper J3 Cub, Super Decathlon, Robinson R44, and more. An on-staff Designated Pilot Examiner is available for checkrides.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper J3 (Cub) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $150 – $600/hr | $10,500 – $42,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $12,700 – $50,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
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