Who is Bakers Narrows Air Service

BNAS was established in August of 2002 and is owned and operated by Brett and Angela Baynton which are affiliated with Bakers Narrows Lodge located in Northern Manitoba, Canada. With our main Seaplane Base located near Flin Flon, M.B. and our second base on Vancouver Island we are able to offer our students year round float training which includes both Northern Bush Flying in Manitoba and Mountain Coastal Flying in B.C.

Why should I choose Bakers Narrows Air Service Seaplane Training over other schools?

At BNAS we offer four unique float programs ranging from basic to advanced seaplane training. Our friendly bilingual instructors work in the industry as well as train so our students receive the very highest level of real life seaplane training available. Speaking of real life experience, BNAS is the ONLY Seaplane School that offers a program were the student receives 10 weeks of actual Northern Bush Pilot work experience while being employed at our fishing lodge for the summer. This will ensure that you will be well prepared for a career in commercial seaplane operations. To top it all off we have included underwater egress training (how to escape from submerged aircraft), all room & board is provided and because we are an authorized BOSE Dealer we are throwing in a brand new noise canceling BOSE X HEADSET FREE to each of our students.

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.

What are the requirements for the seaplane endorsement

An applicant for a seaplane rating shall complete a total of 7 hours of seaplane training, including a minimum of 5 hours dual instruction, and a minimum of 5 takeoffs and landings as sole occupant of the aeroplane, except for two crew aircraft, in which case the takeoffs and landings shall be done as pilot-in-command. These requirements are referenced from CARS 421.38.

Where does BNAS Seaplane Training operate from?

SUMMER: From May to October at Bakers Narrows Lodge located on Hwy.10 South of Flin Flon, M.B.

OR WINTER

From October to May on Vancouver Island in B.C. – Just make your way to the South Terminal YVR Seaplane Base and our aircraft will pick you up and we will head over to our Nanaimo Winter Base on Vancouver Island.

What type of aircraft do you operate?

Link to Our Fleet

Can I rent your aircraft solo?

Unfortunately, due to the unpredictable nature of float flying, we will not be offering the aircraft for solo rental. Although, once you have your float rating, you will be able to advance your skills by renting the aircraft with our instructors on an advisory basis, so you can log the time as PIC.