Only two replied

[redlaser]

I had posted an ad. on this site and received only two replies, one from a non licenced pilot, the other an airline pilot that I was able to meet in person, my notice was " Fly for cost of fuel" I expected more replies from pilots in the CYXU area, The advertisement read that you fly my aircraft a amphibian aircraft, log the hours but pay for the fuel only, a great opportunity for any pilot, For some reason my advertisement is no longer on this site, Did the administrator's not think it was a real, offer! on any account if your interested the offer still stands. So contact me. Reddishlaser@yahoo.com, cheers

[Aviatard]

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[photofly]

Maybe there aren’t that many float pilots near London who read here and who are looking for a plane to fly.

[JHR]

Are you able to provide training for the float endorsement?

[Rooster69]

I would love to fly your airplane but I live North of Toronto

[Conflicting Traffic]

I saw your ad. I would have taken you up on it, but I'm in the wrong part of the country.

[photofly]

Are you able to provide training for the float endorsement?

Not in his own plane, if you’re paying for the fuel, no.

[JHR]

Are you able to provide training for the float endorsement?

Not in his own plane, if you’re paying for the fuel, no.

But if there was no money changing hands?

[redlaser]

The plane is not to be used for training purposes under current insurance conditions,, pilot must have a landplane or seaplane rating, or both ratings to land on land or water,

[photofly]

To fly an amphib off of land or water, you must have a seaplane rating as an amphib meets the definition of a seaplane: “ seaplane means an aeroplane that is capable of normal operations on water; (hydravion)”

The licence is determined by the class of airplane you want to fly, not what you intend to, or actually do, do in it.

[Blakey]

I don't want this to sound flippant but how many pilots do you need? The second response you mentioned seems like an acceptable candidate if they have a float rating, why not go with them?

[digits_]

Well I thought it was a nice offer. If we weren't thousands of miles apart, I'd be happy to take you up on it.

[JasonE]

To be honest, I don't read the classifieds here. It is a generous offer, and would love you take you up on it.

I am not float rated, but I don't believe that prevents one from taking off and landing on wheels in an amphib?

[lorosz]

I tried, this is what I got back, FYI.

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[co-joe]

So you want me to pay your fuel costs to ferry your aeroplane, and pay my own travel, meals, and lodging? Why would anyone do that? Do I need to wash and wax the plane too? Do you want me to pay for the oil too, or is that covered?

[JasonE]

I think he is offering for someone to enjoy flying his plane locally if they cover the costs. Sounds fair to me, he could offer it to rent. Hell if I have to wash it, so be it. It would be worth it to experience a different type new to me.

[ActionAxson]

I had posted an ad. on this site and received only two replies, one from a non licenced pilot, the other an airline pilot that I was able to meet in person, my notice was " Fly for cost of fuel" I expected more replies from pilots in the CYXU area, The advertisement read that you fly my aircraft a amphibian aircraft, log the hours but pay for the fuel only, a great opportunity for any pilot, For some reason my advertisement is no longer on this site, Did the administrator's not think it was a real, offer! on any account if your interested the offer still stands. So contact me. Reddishlaser@yahoo.com, cheers

Tried to e-mail you and it bounced back. Tried to send you a private message and it doesn't look like it went through either.

['97 Tercel]

Seems totally legit..

[Bede]

What type of amohib is it? Why do you want others to fly it? What are the insurance requirements?

[frog]

I don't see the point of this offer.

[JasonE]

I do. The aircraft is currently sitting, not being flown. We all know that is the worst thing for it. This also gives someone the generous offer of reduced flying costs in return. Makes sense to me.

[Bede]

I do. The aircraft is currently sitting, not being flown. We all know that is the worst thing for it. This also gives someone the generous offer of reduced flying costs in return. Makes sense to me.

Yeah, it is a good idea if that's the case. I just have no idea how insurance would work. Although insurance companies allow me to check pilots out on all manner of land and sea planes, they won't let me go solo without a checkout. I don't see how anyone would qualify for the insurance requirements.

[JasonE]

I've also seen policies where they cover any pilot while accompanied by a named pilot. Oddly I flew my old plane a few times after selling it, the
new owner's policy covered "Any pilot approved by owner."

[Bede]

I've also seen policies where they cover any pilot while accompanied by a named pilot. Oddly I flew my old plane a few times after selling it, the
new owner's policy covered "Any pilot approved by owner."

I've seen that on common types (C150, etc.) but not for odd types or floatplanes.

[flyingcanuck]

I avoided it because the complete lack of information. No pics, no logbook,. no times no information. If you can't post it and make an effort why would I email you