Arctic Flyers Flight Training
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Contact information
City and Postal Code
Anchorage 99517
Coordinates
61.1816415
-149.9626339
Website https://arcticflyers.net
Email rruess@gci.net
Phone +1 907-441-7819
Trainings
- Private Pilot
- Commercial Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- ATP
- CFII
- Ground Instruction
- Floatplane Training
- Taildragger Training
- Mountain Flying
- Glacier Flying
- Emergency Procedures
Aircrafts
- Cessna 152
- Cessna 172
- Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Aircraft types
- single-engine
- taildragger
- floatplane
Brief description Arctic Flyers Flight Training
Arctic Flyers Flight Training is a flight school in Anchorage, Alaska, located at Lake Hood and also connected to Anchorage International Airport. The school offers flight and ground instruction for Private, Commercial, Instrument, ATP, and CFII training as well as floatplane, taildragger, mountain flying, and glacier flying training.
Aircraft highlights include the Cessna 152, Cessna 172, and Piper PA-18 Super Cub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arctic Flyers Flight Training located?
Arctic Flyers Flight Training is located at 519 Lakeshore Dr, Anchorage, AK 99517, USA. The school is based at Lake Hood in Anchorage, with operations also connected to Anchorage International Airport and the adjacent Lake Hood Seaplane Base. This gives students access to both seaplane and larger airport environments.
What licenses and training programs does Arctic Flyers Flight Training offer?
Arctic Flyers offers flight and ground instruction for Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rating, ATP, and CFII training. It also provides Floatplane Training, Taildragger Training, Mountain Flying, Glacier Flying, and Emergency Procedures. Their site also notes training on wheels, floats, and skis.
How much does flight training at Arctic Flyers Flight Training cost?
Arctic Flyers publishes some rates on its website. Current listed prices include C-152 rental at 170/hr, C-172 rental at 190/hr, PA-18 rental at 360/hr, and C-172 on floats rental at 360/hr; instructor time is listed separately at 70/hr for C-152 and C-172, and 80/hr for PA-18 and C-172 on floats. Ground instruction is listed at 60/hr for one-on-one lessons, 15/hr for group sessions, and pre/post ground school is listed as no charge.
What aircraft does Arctic Flyers Flight Training use for training?
Arctic Flyers lists the Cessna 152, Cessna 172, and Piper PA-18 Super Cub in its fleet. The school also operates a Cessna 172 on floats for seaplane training. These aircraft are used for different stages of training, including wheel, float, and tailwheel operations.
Who teaches at Arctic Flyers Flight Training?
The school highlights Rick Ruess, Heidi Ruess, and Hermann Ruess as part of its long-running family operation. Rick and Heidi are both described as highly experienced instructors, with Rick also noted for ATP, CFII, float, taildragger, and emergency instruction, and Heidi for float, tricycle gear, taildragger, and emergency instruction. The website also says the school has been in operation since 1969.
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