Come Train On And Experience A Legendary Seaplane
The DeHavilland Beaver is the iconic legend of bush planes. Whether you are looking to pursue a career in the bush or simply want to experience this awesome aircraft, we at Ryan Aviation Inc. make it fun, educational, and unforgettable.
Our beautiful Beaver is equipped with a Pratt and Whitney R-985. This well-kept radial engine consists of 9 cylinders, is supercharged, and delivers 450 hp. The aircraft holds the Viking High Gross Weight STC, allowing the maximum gross weight to be 5,600 lbs. The wings have a leading edge extension and a wing angle kit, while the wingtips are enhanced with the Baron STOL kit. A stall fence was installed just past the flaps, making this aircraft a true bush plane.
Beaver Seaplane Courses
We offer a full range of course, including Private, Commercial, and ATP seaplane ratings as well as Orientation Courses, Checkout Courses, and our ever popular Bush Pilot Course. View our pricing here.
History Of Our DeHavilland Beaver
In 1953, this DeHavilland Beaver DHC-2 serial #526 was came off of the assembly line and was delivered to its owners in Pakistan. It was used on wheels from 1953 until the mid 1980’s to spray for mosquitoes.
After retiring as a sprayer, the aircraft was used in a flying club in Bangladesh until the mid 1990’s when an aircraft broker from Alaska purchased #526 and 3 other Beavers for resale. At this time, Beaver #526 went through an extensive three year restoration in Canada.
A few owners and many modifications later, Ryan Aviation Inc. purchased #526, changed the registration to N450RA and has been continually operating it out of the Flagler Executive Airport ever since.
