Monadnock Choppers’ CFI Earns “Boat” Rating at Goodspeed Seaplanes

At Monadnock Choppers, we’re always pursing more aviation training, and our very own Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Caleb recently took on an exciting new challenge—earning his commercial add-on seaplane rating! He chose to do his training at Goodspeed Seaplanes, a growing company located in East Haddam, Connecticut, that offers top-tier seaplane instruction. We couldn’t be more impressed with Caleb’s experience and the professionalism of the team at Goodspeed.

Goodspeed Seaplanes is a relatively new business that operates a Cessna 172 on floats out of the historic Goodspeed Airport (42B). Caleb was especially impressed by their dedicated and highly skilled instructor, as well as the owner’s commitment to building the business’s reputation and ensuring every student’s success. From the very beginning, this created an environment where students felt confident and supported.

One of the standout aspects of Caleb’s seaplane training was Goodspeed’s strong relationship with a local Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), which helps ensure a smooth and seamless transition from training to the checkride. This kind of connection is invaluable, as it minimizes the typical stress and uncertainty around scheduling checkrides, allowing students to focus fully on their flying.

We’re thrilled that Caleb had such a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend Goodspeed Seaplanes to anyone looking to expand their skills with a seaplane rating. For more details, you can check out their website and see why they’re quickly becoming one of the best places to earn a seaplane rating in the Northeast. You can also review the seaplane add-on requirements and FAA Operations Handbook.