Aero Club Como

Aero Club Como is a flying club and seaplane flight school based in Como, Italy. The club was founded in 1930. The website describes the organization as the oldest seaplane flying organization and seaplane flight school in the world. Seaplanes have flown from this location since 1913. The club operates as a non profit sports association. It is run by pilots and aviation enthusiasts who intend to maintain and develop the tradition of seaplane aviation.

The club manages a flight school for seaplane pilots. The site says this is the most important seaplane pilot school in Europe. The school serves people who want to approach flying for the first time. It also serves expert pilots who want to complete their training with a seaplane rating. The school gives access to beautiful places on or near the water.

The school offers an introductory course for the PPL(A) licence. It also offers a full private pilot licence course. Pilots can obtain a SEP sea rating or a SEP land rating. The school lists an advanced course for seaplane pilots. A flight instructor course is also available.

The club has a fleet of seaplanes. The website lists a historic fleet page. The club provides aircraft maintenance services. It also provides consulting services. The site includes a briefing area for pilots. A weather page is available for flight planning.

The club offers the Giorgio Porta scholarship. It has a call for two scholarships for young students interested in aviation and aeronautical disciplines. The initiative aims to support training for new generations. It rewards merit, effort and passion for flying.

The website lists scenic flights over Como. The club provides a contact form for people who want more information. Visitors can enter their name, email, phone and message. The site also has a news page that lists press coverage.

Services

• Flight school
• PPL(A) introductory course
• Private pilot licence PPL(A)
• SEP (Sea) rating
• SEP (Land) rating
• Advanced seaplane pilot course
• Flight instructor course
• Maintenance
• Consulting services
• Scenic flights