What are the prerequisites for the seaplane endorsement?
You will require a Recreational, Private, Commercial or ATP Licence to obtain the float endorsement. The requirements for each particular licence are outlined below. These requirements are referenced from CARS 425.13 Flight Training. You may commence the training prior to obtaining these requirements, but in order to solo and hold the endorsement you must meet these minimum standards. For foreign licence holders, you will have to fill out and submit the Limited Term Pilot Licence section of the Foreign Licence Validation Form so you may exercise your flying privileges here in Canada. You must produce your pilot’s licence and a valid medical, the cost is $40 CAD and requires a short visit to a Transport Canada office during business hours. You can commence the training without it, but you must have it to solo in Canada.
