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Key Ratings Examiner CFI Since Total (Sea) Hours CFI (Sea) Hours Qualified In
AMATO, Mr. Edward
Seaplane Safaris
12463 Dogleg Drive
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
561/732-8359 (phone)
954/849-3432 (phone)
954/849-3432 (cell/pgr)
www.seaplane-safaris.com
ATPSEL
ATPSES
ATPMEL
ATPMES
CFI
CFII
GI
1967 23000
(3100)
11000
(2900)
1
2
3
4
5
AI
Aircraft Available: Lake Buccaneer (LA-4-200), Cessna 180 Amphibian
Specialties: Advanced instructor Lake Factory approved for initial training.
Experience: I have flown seaplanes in many states, but because of the weather, I think Florida is second to none. We fly 364 days a year.
Area: South Florida canal (everglades flying); fishing in Lake Okeechobee, Florida, intercoastal waterway; ocean landings (when suitable).
BRADSHAW, Mr. Walt
5232 Blackjack Circle
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
941/740-5700 (phone)
941/740-5700 (cell/pgr)
walt@waltbradshaw.com
waltbradshaw.com
CSES
ATPSEL
ATPMES
CFI
CFII
GI
1964 26000
(1000)
4500
(350)
1
2
3
4
5
AI
Aircraft Available: Piper Cub, Maule, Widgeon, Cessna 180
Specialties: ATP Ratings, lakes, rivers (fresh/salt), confined area, ramps, amphib operations.
Experience: FAA Pilot Examiner since 1979; A&P w/float installation and removal experience, CFI by day/wk. USCG Master. Round the world jet and glass cockpit. Float ferry flights.
Area: Rivers, lakes and bays of southwest and central Florida. NE lakes and hills. FAA authorized to conduct ck rides in Florida and New England.
FURNEE, Mr. Paul
Aircraft Innovations, Inc.
3000 21st Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
863/299-4655 (phone)
863/299-4655 (fax)
airinnov@gte.net
airinnov.com
CSES
CMES
ATPMEL
CFII
  1968 25000
(9500)
7000
(4000)
3
5
AI
Aircraft Available: Lake 250/270, Lake LA-4-200
Specialties: Lakes - all models.
Experience: High altitude, instrument, flight test engineering & data collection, modified a/c. Former Lake aircraft factory test pilot, senior Lake factory instructor, insurance approved.
Area: Available worldwide; seaplane experience in USA, South America, Europe & Middle East.
FUTCH, Mr. Mark
Boca Grande Seaplane Air Taxi
P.O. Box 21
375 Park Ave
Boca Grande, FL 33921
941/964-0234 (phone)
941/505-9107 (fax)
markfutch@bocagrande.net
CSEL
CSES
CMEL
CMES
CFI
  1985 20000
(17000)
1800
(1500)
1
2
5
AI
Aircraft Available: Maule M-7 235, Aqua 2400 Floats
Specialties: Salt water, rough water, tidal conditions, rivers.
Experience: Seaplane stunts for movies and advertising, screen actor guild member (e.g. Disney 'Gone Fishing', Bud Light, Nutrasweet); feature pilot EAA's advance Seaplane Flying; more Maule floatplane time than anyone in the world, certified air taxi operator.
Area: Stay in beautiful Boca Grande, miles of white sandy beaches. Examiner on staff.
HENSCH, Mr. Rich
Florida Seaplanes
259 Robin Court
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
407/331-5655 (phone)
407/921-6733 (cell/pgr)
rhensch@hotmail.com
flyfloatplanes.com
ATPSEL
ATPSES
ATPMEL
CFII
  1975 15000
(6000)
4500
(4000)
1
3
5
AI
O
Aircraft Available: Maule M7-235; G44A Grunman Widgeon-available nearby.
Specialties: Also fly DHC-2 Beavers, Turbine powered seaplanes, Cessna 206's and licensed dealer for Maule Seaplanes. High Performance Seaplane Training. "Buddy" training available - (training 2 at a time).
Experience: River landings, bay landings, commercial seaplane pilot prep, can accommodate commercial pilots. Highly experienced former USN Topgun and long time seaplane pilot & advocate. I tailor my instructional technique to match your experience and background.
Area: Central Florida, Orlando (vacation capital of the world), sunny weather, good, fun flying.
LAWSON, Mr. Chester
1802 Chandelle Court
Daytona Beach, FL 32128
386/761-1528 (phone)
386/679-1653 (cell/pgr)
H2Oflight@aol.com
members.aol.com/h2oflight
CSEL
CSES
CMEL
CMES
CFI
CFII
  1995 6325
(2300)
1300
(1300)
1
2
3
4
5
AI
Aircraft Available: G44A Grumman Widgeon, M7 Maule
Specialties: MES private, commercial, atp.
MATZELLE, Mr. Jeff
816 North D Street
Lake Worth, FL 33460
561/309-9806 (phone)
jeffmatzelle@excite.com
CSEL
CSES
CMEL
ATPMEL
ATPMES
CFII
  1990 5350
(1250)
925
(500)
1
2
4
5
AI
Specialties: Complex and high performance seaplane training.
Experience: Mountainous and remote areas.
Area: Florida's fresh & salt water.
SORENSON, Mr. Mark
3147 Birdseye Cir
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
678/463-5944 (phone)
CSEL
CSES
ATPMEL
  0 14000
(290)
5000
(250)
1
3
5
Aircraft Available: Aventura II
Specialties: Amphibious, Tailwheel, Light Sport Pilot
Area: Pensacola Bay and surrounding inland waters.
STIFEL, Mr. Arthur C.
Adventure Air Inc
1617 Assembly Point Drive
Sebring, FL 33870
863/382-7411 (phone)
863/273-0910 (phone)
stifela@earthlink.net
www.adventureairinc.com
CSEL
CSES
CMEL
CMES
ATPMEL
ATPMES
CFI
  1991 26152
(3573)
1025
(1025)
1
3
4
5
AI
O
Aircraft Available: Lake LA-4-200
Specialties: Lakes, Seawinds and Widgeons
Experience: Lakes, Seawinds, Widgeons, Seabees and Piaggio Royal Gull L1, L2
Area: Central Florida environment. Numerous lakes to train on.
TURNER, Mr. Michael S.
Turner Flying Services, Inc.
18813 Baseleg Avenue
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
239/340-8806 (phone)
flyamphips@aol.com
ATPSEL
ATPSES
ATPMEL
ATPMES
CFI
CFII
  1991 12000
(2500)
5000
(1300)
1
2
3
4
5
AI
O
Aircraft Available: Maule M-7-260 Amphibian, Aeronca Champ (Tailwheel Endorsements)
Specialties: Sea, aerobatic & tailwheel. Insurance qualified Seabee instructor.
Experience: Corporate jets, Helicopters, gliders and back to basics flight instructor. Instructing in Maule M-7-260. Total of 6 hrs. Examiners fee included in the package cost of $1,795.00. Hourly rate $275.00 dual only.
Area: Rivers, lakes, harbors. Taste of old Florida.
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