Southern Seaplane, Inc.

08/06/2024

We love hearing that our students had just as much fun a we do!

“I'm still on cloud 9 from coming down and flying with you all. I had an absolute blast flying with Nate, John, Dave, Forest, and Lyle.
You all have something so special there with all the family involved and how much the instructors love what they do. That definitely contributed to the overall positive experience. Also, seeing a 9-10' gator at the turn around point in the canal with John was pretty darn cool too!!”

Congratulations Jeremy Schaad on your SES and MES ratings!!!

06/15/2024

NOW HIRING Full Time Pilot Position.........

Part 135 on-demand charter. Part 141 Seaplane Flight School. Part 91 aerial patrol.

Requirements:
CSEL, CMEL, Instrument Airplane
CFI Single and Multi Engine
Seaplane Rating preferred but not required.
Must have 500 hours minimum Total Time. 7 days on, 7 days off. Responsible for opening and closing the office when on duty. Healthcare, supplemental insurance, 401K, salary weekly paid, pay depends on experience.

Please send resume to [email protected]

09/02/2023

I'll never forget the first time Lyle flew Jimmy B. I received a call from a gentleman requesting a flight in our DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver to fly his boss to Horn Island in Mississippi, land, stay for about 30 minutes, then fly back to Belle Chasse. I politely told the gentleman on the phone that I would be happy to provide a quote for that flight, but if there were only 1 passenger, we had other planes that were much more economical and I could also provide quotes for those as well. The gentleman on the phone quickly answered that his boss wanted that particular plane and the cost was not an issue. So I proceeded to book that flight...Well you can imagine the look on my face when Jimmy Buffett walked through the door. That would be the first of many times Lyle flew Jimmy throughout the years.
Then there was the time Lyle & I were fortunate to fly with Jimmy in his Cessna Caravan on amphib floats, exploring the swamps of south Louisiana. He wanted to fly somewhere off the beaten path where he wouldn't be overcome with tourists. Kraemer was the perfect location to take him. He loved the little Cajun Village.
I will say that Jimmy was one of the most down to earth and laid back celebrities I've ever met. I hope your are enjoying Cheeseburgers in Paradise!
R.I.P Jimmy B! Fins Up!!!

05/10/2023

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11/15/2022

09/29/2022

Multi Engine Seaplane Training in process as we speak!

Check out our friends at Air Muskoka!!!

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Meet the Piper Nomad, an Aztec on straight floats. There are only a handful flying. Southern Seaplane in Belle Chasse, LA uses the unique airplane for multi-...

09/08/2022

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AOPA Air Muskoka Ronnie Adams from Swamp People

Southern Seaplane in Belle Chasse, Louisiana offers seaplane flight instruction, fishing charters and sightseeing flights over New Orleans. Meet the family t...

08/31/2022

In need of a complex or high performance endorsement? Have a little fun (or A LOT) by getting your seaplane rating in our C185!!

08/17/2022

Part 135 on-demand charter. Part 141 Seaplane Flight School. Part 91 aerial patrol.

Requirements:
CSEL, CMEL, Instrument Airplane
CFI Single and Multi Engine
Seaplane Rating preferred but not required.

Must have 500 hours minimum Total Time. Responsible for opening and closing the office when on duty. Full benefits. Healthcare, supplemental insurance, 401K, salary weekly paid, pay depends on experience.

Please send updated resume to [email protected]

06/16/2022

We still have a couple of openings for our June 23 date. Call now to secure your spot!

JULY DATES FOR TOURS - JULY 14 & 15

CALL NOW TO BOOK 504 394-5633

06/04/2022

It’s been a great week for fishing the islands! Call us to book your trip…504 394-5633. The trout are biting!

06/01/2022

June dates are set! Make your reservations now for June, 10, 15 or 23.

Bruce will be away filming the entire month of May. If you would like to go on the tour with Ronnie, he has a few open dates in May. Parties of 4 are required for May reservations.

05/13/2022

If you’re a seaplane lover you won’t want to miss the September issue of AOPA Pilot! 📖

Julie Summers Walker and Chris Rose traveled to Louisiana to visit with Southern Seaplane, a training, air tour, and charter operator. 🐊

We might be biased but a seaplane rating sounds like one of the best ways to kick-start summer! ✈️

📸: Chris Rose

04/27/2022

Southern Seaplane owner, Lyle Panepinto, letting our Nomad stretch its legs today.
Call or message us to reserve your slot today for your Multi Engine Sea rating!!! Muskoka

04/26/2022

A preview of our swamp tour with Ronnie Adams from Swamp People and Bruce Mitchell from Swamp People

04/21/2022

It's time to check off MES from your bucket list!!

04/15/2022

And so it begins!!
Our first fishing charter of the year was a success with 3 planes! 🎣
Our customers had a blast and came home loaded down with fat speckled trout! Good job fellas!

04/01/2022

We hope you enjoyed seeing us on Swamp People last night.
We still have a few select slots available for 8 passengers next Wednesday, April 6th for our 10:30 tour with Bruce Mitchell and Ronnie Adams from Swamp People.

03/28/2022

NEW...Coming in April! A combination seaplane / swamp boat tour with Ronnie Adams and Bruce Mitchell from Swamp People. Take a scenic flight from Belle Chasse along the Mighty Mississippi River, Chalmette Battlefield, English Turn, then land at the private camp of Ronnie Adams only accessible by boat or seaplane. Board a boat with Ronnie or Bruce for an adventurous boat ride in the beautiful Louisiana marshes. There will be plenty of great photo opportunities with the celebrities. Then return by seaplane over the Caernarvon Diversion and back to Belle Chasse.

Tours offered on April 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 20, 21, 27. May dates will be announced later.

Cost of combination tour is $300 per adult and $50 per child (ages 2 - 11) if accompanied by 2 paying adults.

For information or to make reservations call 504 394-5633.

03/28/2022

It’s that time of the year again!
Trips are booking fast. 🛩
Call or message us to book your fishing charter with Southern Seaplane. 🎣

We have a select few dates left in April and May.

01/18/2022

Congratulations to Eason Fromayan from Georgia on completing his Commercial Seaplane checkride!

12/16/2021

The crew is having way too much fun getting to know the new addition to the fleet!!

12/16/2021

It was a beautiful morning for a flight in South Louisiana!