What our clients say...

I always wanted to fly a seaplane, but it was always one of those things that I never got around to.  When I finally decided to complete my rating, finding the right people was my top priority, and Pat Bay Air became my training solution.

The seaplane world was a new and exciting environment for me, and both Tim and Shawn made my transition both safe and fun.  Their training syllabus was well laid out and their briefings and in-flight instruction were both thorough and comprehensive.  With Tim’s, Shawn’s, and Gavin’s extensive backgrounds in commercial seaplane operations and seaplane training, coupled with tiptop maintenance by company AME Colin, It’s their ‘team’ approach that makes Pat Bay Air a success.

You will have no regrets making Pat Bay Air your Seaplane Rating provider.

Graham Palmer
Chief Flying Instructor
Victoria Flying Club
(May 2006)

I have a Commercial Pilot's License and I wanted to complete my Sea Plane Rating.

I asked a Senior Pilot from Harbour Air and he referred me to Shawn. From our initial meeting I was impressed by Shawn's professionalism and concern for the airworthiness of his aircraft.

Shawn was extremely thorough, friendly and encouraging in his training: ensuring that I was exposed to all possible conditions and scenarios.

I would have no reluctance to recommend Shawn.

Doug Laurie.



Having taken the float training with Stewart Air, I would fully recommend it to anyone thinking of getting their float endorsement, or moving towards their time for commercial operations. I found the instruction thorough and complete, and always felt safe, and comfortable in this learning environment. The float training has definitely made me a better pilot.

Jack Noesgaard.
Whistler B.C


Let me say again how much I enjoyed obtaining my floatplane endorsement with you. Everything was Beautiful-British-Columbia perfect: the weather, the plane, the instruction, and the scenery. A memorable flying experience, and one I would enthusiastically recommend to any pilot seeking a floatplane rating.

Bill Tench
Washington D.C


My intent on gaining a float endorsement was for pleasure / recreational purposes only. The ability to fly the West Coast, visit small communities or fish and picnic on isolated lakes has a serious magnetic draw. Stewart Air Ltd and Shawn Stewart provided me with personal, current, clear and concise training in the skills required to safely fly floats. Shawn ensured the maintenance of his Aeronca and thereby student safety is priority one. His ability to share information and his instructional techniques are very professional. The whole experience was and continues to be very positive.

Thank you Shawn, I'm looking forward to further hours.

TD Silvester CD
Lieutenant (Navy)
Chief Instructor
RCI School (Pacific)