I'm n the North East... I got plenty of miles/hotel points, I'll go anywhere for a reasonable price. I think I found a good place in Wiconsin, quick and cheap. Thanks guys

I would also recommend Avdenture Seaplanes. J3 or a 172 is a lot cheaper than aircraft such as a super cub, 180, or 185 that other opertaions run. The guys are great to fly with, they teach you a lot, and the equipment teaches you a lot about float flying (172 at max gross on a July day on a small lake/pond). And as previously stated the Checkride was a breeze and the only checkride that was laided back and enjoyable that I have had.

If you you have the chance to go to MN for a few days you will not regret it. It is without a doubt the most fun flying you will do.

I got mine over a weekend in September at Jack Brown's Seaplane Base in Winter Haven, Florida. Jack Brown's Seaplane School, Winter Haven, FL

It is $1,200 to add on the ASES. It includes 5 hours of dual and the fee for the checkride. You will have to pay more if it takes you longer than 5 hours, but if you are regularly flying then it shouldn't take longer. And I agree that it's the most fun flying that you can do!

is it true u trim a decent instead of flare for landing?

No, when I did it we actually set the trim at the beginning of the flight and never touched it again. I did it in the J3. You definitely flare when you land! On takeoff though, you don't rotate. The plane just flies off the water.

That must be a weird feeling, specially when you been rotating since day one. I do like the part about not using the trim.

I got my rating at the Philadelphia Seaplane Base in 3 hours. about 600 bucks total with the examiner fee, but that was 10 years ago. Great people to fly with.

There is one place in Illinois
Quad City Seaplane Service-- Floatplane instruction for your seaplane rating. Located in Illinois, minutes from Iowa, the midwests only floatplane/ seaplane faciltity providing floatplane training along the scenic Mississippi river.
$925

There is another place in Michigan

Michigan Seaplane Flight Training School - Seaplane Rating Air Planes / Aviation Traverse City, Michigan
cost $745
Good luck!

Also check out Pavco Flight Center @ KTIW if you want to get your rating in the PNW

Pavco Flight Center - Floatplane Ratings

Check this out. Michigan Seaplane Flight Training School - Seaplane Rating Air Planes / Aviation Traverse City, Michigan

I did the multi engine land course here, it was great flight training!