This course includes up to 10 hours of flight time and 5 hours of ground instruction, the course syllabus, and the book Notes of a Seaplane Instructor by Burke Mees.

Flight instruction is $490 per hour, operating out of Wasilla—just a one-hour scenic drive through classic Alaska terrain.

This is real mountain and backcountry flying. You’ll train in dynamic conditions, refine precision, and if you want to take it further, blend in float flying to access remote alpine lakes most pilots only dream about.

Have you already done our courses? Are you looking for a new adventure? This course is for you. Pricing depends on the adventure you choose – this will be quoted on an individual basis. Come and explore Alaska!

Tigress is on a well-earned winter break in the hangar, getting outfitted with skis and a fresh annual so she’s ready to play in the snow with you this January.

From January 19 through March 27, 2026, we’ll be offering ski-plane training and winter operations instruction out of Lake Hood. Whether you’re looking for a full ski checkout, recurrent training, or just want to experience the magic of Alaska winter flying, this is your window.