Pitt Meadows, Canada
18799 Airport Way Unit #151
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+1 6045139886
The only place in BC, in my opinion, to get your float rating and learn how to fly in the bush. I think that statement extends even to the rest of Canada. Andy Blacker and Simon Langlois both taught me, and both had an outstanding attitude and true love of what they do which reflects onto their students. Being taught by people who exude that much passion is rare and you would be doing yourself a disservice not getting your float rating through them, especially as a BC pilot. Their training invokes a new love for flight and it has been hands down the most fun flying I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing. Worth every penny and I’ll be back for more. There’s a reason FLA is synonymous with the BC float flying experience.
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The best operator to earn a float/seaplane rating with. Their 50 hour bush flying course has been very challenging and full of valuable skills. Andy and Tegan have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share, and they really care about your success and saftey as a pilot.
Completed my float rating with Andy and Tegan. They are incredible pilots and an absolute joy to fly with and learn from. They take a personal interest in everyone they meet which makes for a remarkable experience. Will definitely continue to fly with them in the future, and recommend them to everyone I know.
A last-minute business trip this week took me to Vancouver. The commercial flights from Houston to Vancouver are a bit limited, so I needed to take a Tuesday night flight for a Wednesday afternoon meeting. This was my first trip to Vancouver, so I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a free morning than going exploring by air. Vancouver is a beautiful city in its own right, but for airplane people, it is particularly delightful. The hotel in the airline terminal provides amazing views of international aviation 24/7. As an even better treat, Vancouver is a hub of seaplane activity. Two different busy seaplane docks are located on the south side of the airport, along the river and seaplanes come and go constantly. I began my aviation adventure from this charming side of the airport. Leaving Vancouver, we flew north over the city, then followed the highway towards Whistler, as the terrain rose. Still below the ridgelines on either side, our route brought us to Squamish, a mining and logging town, turned adventure sport capital. We proceeded north bound and circled Lake Girabaldi (just south of Whistler), then reversed course and flew south along Howe Sound and Horseshoe Bay. Once back in radio contact with “harbor tower” in Vancouver, we were given clearance to orbit downtown Vancouver, before returning for a great lunch at the Flying Beaver restaurant at Vancouver seaplane base. It was amazing. This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen and I cannot imagine a more perfect way to experience it than from a small airplane. The people are friendly and engaging and the country is breathtaking. Kudos to my friends at Fort Langley Air. I look forward to returning soon.
Andy and Simon were professional throughout the float rating and made getting the rating a breeze! Loved the views as well as the insight provided by both of them and will definitely be recommending to my cohort. Looking forward to flying with you guys at FLA very soon!
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