Melbourne Seaplane Base:
ASES/SES Rating Training
in Melbourne, Florida
Sun City Aviation Academy's Melbourne Seaplane Base is Florida's premier location for earning your ASES/SES seaplane rating. Train on pristine freshwater lakes at Melbourne International Airport (KMLB) — no saltwater corrosion, no ocean swells. It is the absolute ideal environment to achieve your seaplane rating Melbourne Florida year-round.
Why Melbourne?
Why Pilots Choose Melbourne, Florida for Their Seaplane Rating
Melbourne (KMLB) offers the ideal 'Goldilocks' zone for pilot training and provides an unmatched setting for your seaplane rating Melbourne Florida. You will master professional radio communication in Class D towered airspace without the excessive ground delays and wasted rental dollars found at busier metropolitan hubs.
It is the perfect balance of big-airport experience and small-airport efficiency. Within minutes of takeoff, you transition from Class D operations directly to the breathtaking Space Coast, maximizing your training time in one of the most scenic flight environments in the country.
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Accelerated Career Path
FAA Part 141 Certified
Don't waste time on unstructured learning. Our Melbourne location operates under FAA Part 141 certification, allowing you to efficiently complete a seaplane rating add-on or achieve your Commercial Pilot License with fewer required flight hours than standard Part 61 schools. This rigorous, audited curriculum ensures that airlines will respect your training from day one.
Highest Standards
Rigorous Part 141 Safety and Training Protocols
Training on Florida's Freshwater Lakes
Most pilots train exclusively on runways. At our Melbourne base, you will gain the rare and exciting ability to read water currents, assess wind shadows, and execute flawless floatplane docking procedures.
Training in our Cessna 182 Skylane on freshwater lakes eliminates the stress of ocean swells and saltwater corrosion, giving you a safer and more consistent learning environment.
Freshwater Operations
Train on calm, freshwater lakes which significantly reduces aircraft corrosion and provides smoother landing surfaces compared to ocean flying.
Complex Airspace Access
Located minutes from KMLB, you get the best of both worlds: backcountry water skills and exposure to Class D commercial airspace.
Part 141 & 61 Flexibility
Whether you are a career pilot needing a structured seaplane syllabus or a hobbyist seeking adventure, we have an FAA-approved program specifically designed for you.
Beyond the Rating
Build Confidence
in Any Terrain
Amphibious flying skills ultimately make you a significantly safer pilot. Understanding how to expertly handle an aircraft without a defined runway drastically sharpens your energy management and stick-and-rudder coordination.
By choosing our KMLB seaplane training, you gain necessary exposure to Class D airspace and commercial traffic, perfectly blending backcountry water skills with professional airport operations. It is the complete training package for the modern aviator.
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Melbourne Seaplane Base
Official Address
140 S Apollo Blvd
Suite 1103 (Office 01-103)
Melbourne, FL 32901
* Located minutes from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
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Our Programs
Your aviation dreams take center stage here. Whether pursuing a professional career, building flight hours, or seeking leisurely adventure, we have the perfect path for you.
Professional Pilot Course
Comprehensive program covering private, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine flight training.
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Private Pilot
Your passport to the skies! Learn to pilot your dreams with our Private Pilot Course.
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Instrument Rating
Navigate through clouds and the skies with precision through our Instrument Rating course.
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Commercial Pilot
Start your pilot career with our Commercial Pilot Course. Your path to the captain's seat is here.
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Multi-Engine Rating
Master the art of multi engine flying and unlock new horizons in your aviation career.
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Certified Flight Instructor
Become a trusted guide in the world of aviation. Become a CFI and teach others to fly.
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Airline Transport Pilot
For many this is their goal. The ATP certificate is a minimum requirement to join the airlines.
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Flight Review
Recurrent training requirement for pilots to ensure they maintain proficiency and safety standards.
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Instrument Proficiency Check
Stay current with our Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) to ensure your instrument flying skills are up to date.
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Seaplane Safari
Seaplane flying opens up an extraordinary new world for pilots. Start SES training here.
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Wingman Course
Equip your loved ones with essential aviation safety skills through our Wingman Course.
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Contact us today to schedule your discovery flight or learn more about our training programs at the Melbourne Seaplane Base.
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