AIRPLANE SINGLE-ENGINE SEAPLANE RATING
Add your ASES rating to your pilot certificate in as little as two days! We offer a variety of courses and training for all certificate levels: Sport, Private, and Commercial.
All designed to deliver the most fun and rewarding flying you’ll ever do.
ASES RATING – The Adventure Starts Here
Two Days. One Rating. A Lifetime of Adventure.
Take your flying to the next level with our ASES RATING, designed to give you the skills and confidence on water. This comprehensive two-day program includes a detailed course guide, interactive ground school, and five hours** of dual flight instruction with one of our expert seaplane instructors. By the end, you’ll not only earn your ASES rating—you’ll experience the freedom, fun, and adventure that make seaplane flying unlike anything else in aviation
Please allow 2-3 days
*Fuel Surcharge may apply.
**Additional instruction is billed at the hourly rate of the aircraft.
FAA examiner's Fee not included.
$2,875* Aircraft: Legend Cub, Super Cub, or Cessna 172
Pricing Includes:
- Course guide
- Ground school
- 5 hours of dual flight instruction**
- Aircraft rental for checkride
EXTENDED ASES RATING – FLY FURTHER, LEARN DEEPER, HAVE MORE
Four days. Take Your Skills and Freedom to the Next Level
Earn your seaplane rating while taking the adventure even further. The Extended ASES Rating at Jack Brown’s builds on your ASES foundation with more flying, more fun, and more hands-on experience. After your check ride, enjoy the rare opportunity to log additional PIC time alongside an instructor—exploring the beautiful lakes of Winter Haven and Central Florida without the pressure of a test, just pure seaplane flying enjoyment. It’s training, adventure, and freedom—all in one unforgettable experience.
Please allow 4-5 days
*Fuel Surcharge may apply.
**Additional instruction is billed at the hourly rate of the aircraft.
FAA examiner's Fee not included.
$4,175* Aircraft: Legend Cub, Super Cub, or Cessna 172
Pricing Includes:
- Course guide
- 4 hours of ground instruction
- 8 hours of dual flight instruction**
- Aircraft rental for checkride
ASES Rating + PIC Experience
Go Beyond the Basics – Earn Your Rating and Fly the Legendary Beaver
Take your seaplane training to the next level with our ASES Rating + PIC Experience. This program combines our signature ASES rating training with additional flight time and an exclusive opportunity to pilot the legendary de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver. You’ll master advanced seaplane techniques, enjoy more time in the air, and experience the unmatched power and heritage of one of aviation’s most iconic aircraft. Perfect for pilots who want more than just a rating—this course delivers real-world skills, unforgettable flying, and the adventure of a lifetime.
Please allow 4-5 days
*Fuel Surcharge may apply.
**Additional instruction is billed at the hourly rate of the aircraft.
FAA examiner's Fee not included.
$5,975* Aircraft: Legend Cub, Super Cub, or Cessna 172 + up to 3 hrs in the DHC-2 Beaver
Pricing Includes:
- Course guide
- Ground school
- 5 hours of dual flight instruction**
- Aircraft rental for checkride
- DHC-2 Beaver PIC time
Don't need a rating?
Our dual and introductory flights are all about experiencing the joy of seaplane flying. No checkride, no pressure—just unforgettable fun.