Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 65
About
Quality flight instruction. Float instruction. Primary through CFII instruction SEL. Mountain flying.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Alaska Float and Tailwheel has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Alaska Float and Tailwheel operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
Yes, Alaska Float and Tailwheel has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Alaska Float and Tailwheel's training fleet includes the Piper PA-18 (Super Cub), Cessna 140, and Cessna 172M (Skyhawk). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Alaska Float and Tailwheel. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Alaska Float and Tailwheel does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.