Alaska Floats & Skis

Alaska Floats & Skis Ratings and Training

At Alaska Floats & Skis, we are dedicated to creating a safe, relaxed learning environment. You will have more fun than you can imagine as you add immeasurably to your flying skills.

Add-on Airplane Single Engine Sea (Private or Commercial)

This is the most fun rating you'll ever add to your certificate!... and it couldn't be simpler.

  • Offered Mid May through October
  • Average time needed is only 3 days
  • Cost is $2,000 - this includes 5-7 hours ground, 5-7 hours flight plus the flight exam, two nights in the Lodge and the examiner's fee
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  • Recommended Study Materials
  • Times may vary based on currency
Advanced Bush Pilot Course (Private or Commercial)

Advanced Bush Pilot Course (Private or Commercial)

  • Offered June through October
  • Average time needed is only 2 - 3 days
  • Cost is $1,600 - this includes 6 hours ground, 6 hours flight training and two nights lodging
  • Mountain flying, river landings, high-altitude lakes
  • This course will challenge you and hone your piloting skills

Bush and Mountain Flight Training

  • Offered March through Mid May
  • Cost is $1,400 - this includes 5 hours flight training, 5 hours ground training and two nights lodging

Sea Plane Refresher Course

  • Counts as 24 month review
  • Customized your training needs
  • Cost is $180 per hour
Ski Plane and Glacier Landing Training

Ski Plane and Glacier Landing Training

Alaska Floats & Skis is the only school in the world to offer ski plane training in the Talkeetna mountains!

  • Offered March through mid May
  • Cost is $1,400 - this includes 5 hours flight training, 5 hours ground training and two nights lodging