Alaska Floats & Skis Student References
Jason Duke
Livingston, TN
This was the greatest flying experience of my life. From the clean and relaxing lodge to the well-maintained plane, Don really knows how to do things right. We trained on numerous area lakes with varying water and wind conditions and at different times of the day. His knowledge of float planes is second to none and he goes out of his way to ensure that you get more than your money's worth of instruction. This was such a great experience for myself and my family that we are going back next year for more training.
Jean Elliott
Thanks to the terrific team at Alaska Floats & Skis, I had a wonderful experience learning to fly floats. I would highly recommend the school to anyone looking for an aviation adventure in a spectacular setting.
Jeff Mohr
Air Force Pilot
If you are going to learn about float planes, there is no better place than Alaska; and there is no better place in Alaska than Alaska Floats and Skis.
Joffrey Lauthier
Thanks again for the amazing week of flying! While you can't get credit for the excellent weather, I'm most appreciative for the training schedule you set for me as well as the fantastic flying after completing my SES rating.
Although my new capacity to identify bear feces may not be that useful given my urban lifestyle, I'm sure my passengers will be relieved to learn that I can now confidently ditch our Cherokee into glassy water. I'm looking forward to practice glacier landings with you this spring!
John Kenny
Getting my Float Plane Rating at Alaska Floats and Skis has been the most fun I have had in an airplane. Not only did Katie help me earn my rating, but she also helped me become a better pilot. Katie and Don are great instructors.
I am looking forward to flying with Alaska Floats and Skis again when I take the Glacier Landing Training next Spring. Landing on Floats and on a Glacier is something a lot of pilots only dream of, but I am very fortunate in finding Katie and Don.
Kris Aguilar
"This is the most fun I've had on my whole Alaska vacation."
Kris brings his headset everywhere he goes so his is ready for any opportunity to fly.
Pia Bergqvist
Senior Editor - Plane & Pilot Magazine
The Lee family and Katie Writer made me never want to leave their idyllic lakeside property. But getting up in the air was incredible.
Under a crystal clear blue sky, there were plenty of pristine lakes nearby boring holes in the untouched wilderness surrounding Talkeetna. And Denali's indescribably beautiful rugged peaks seemed close enough to touch. I can't wait to return to Alaska Floats and Skis to get my seaplane rating!
Steve Ritzi
Earning a Commercial Seaplane rating at Alaska Floats & Skis was an incredible, once in a lifetime experience. I can't imagine a better place to get a float rating. The Alaskan scenery is beautiful and the facilities are top notch. The best part though is the team at Alaska Floats & Skis. Don Lee, Katie Writer, Vic Schneider and everyone were just the best.I felt like I had known them for years.
By the time I completed the checkride I not only had a new rating but had made new friends as well. I'm looking forward to returning for ski training and getting the chance to see everyone again.