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Learn to Fly a Seaplane

St. Petersburg, FL

Item #: AIR-TAM-0026
Learn to Fly a Seaplane over Tampa Bay
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Always wanted to learn to fly a seaplane? Now is your chance with this exciting 1-hour flying lesson!

  • Experience the fun of seaplane flight with this TripAdvisor 5-star rated provider
  • Climb aboard a Searey amphibious airplane with a FAA Certified Flight Instructor
  • Get introduced to seaplanes, a preflight inspection, and a hands-on lesson
  • Soar over the Intracoastal and fly from St. Pete Beach up to Clearwater
  • No runway, no problem – adventure awaits when you Learn to Fly a Seaplane!
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St. Petersburg, FL

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Daily - 8:00 AM to Sunset

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    Essential Information
    • No experience necessary
    • All ages welcome
    • Maximum weight limit for the student is 230 lbs
    • Headsets are included
    Duration
    Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes total, with 1 hour of flight time from engine start to stop.
    Experience Provider Info
    Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.
    Maximum Participants
    1 student per plane
    Spectators
    This experience is for booked participants only.
    Weather Dependent
    This experience may be subject to inclement weather. Please contact your experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.
    What To Wear
    Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions. Sunglasses are recommended.

    For this experience, our partners are taking added measures to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. At this time, all flights are one-on-one. Additionally, the aircrafts are all being sanitized between all flights. Our partners kindly ask that participants please bring and wear a face mask or covering for the duration of their experience. Participants without facemasks will not be permitted to fly. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

    Are there any weight or height limits?

    Maximum weight is 230 lbs per person. There are no height requirements.

    What type of plane will I be flying?

    You will be on a Searey amphibious airplane.

    How long is this flight?

    This flight is 60 minutes from engine start to engine stop.

    Returns
    Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days.  All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.

    Exchanges
    Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

    Cancellation Policy

    Once you have scheduled a date and received a confirmation, cancellations and reschedules are allowed up to 72 hours prior to your booked time. Any cancellations or reschedules made within 72 hours of your flight are subject to a 25% fee and are non refundable. Failure to appear on the booked date or to reschedule at least 72 hours prior will result in the loss of the value of the certificate. In the case that the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, you may reschedule directly with the pilot. 

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