Taking the Leap to a Multi Engine Sea Rating

If you've already spent some time splashing around in a Cessna on floats, getting your multi engine sea rating is basically the coolest next step you can take in your flying career. It's one of those ratings that feels like a bit of a throwback to the golden age of aviation—think Pan Am Clippers or rugged Grumman amphibians working the islands. But honestly, beyond the "cool factor," there's a specific kind of magic that happens when you put two engines on a hull and point it toward open water. ...

May 7, 2026 · 7 min · Kaplowitz Florent