Ski Season 2026!

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.

Float Rating Course

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.

Mountain/Bush Flying Course

Up to 10 hours of flight time and up to 2 hours of ground instruction, you will explore the intricacies of flying the highest mountains in North America and exploring the back country. You can mix-and-match your hours with some float flying, too, if you want to explore the mountains and land in mountain lakes on your way! 

Adventure Flights

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!

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"
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"
Kris Aguilar
Kris Aguilar
Being here, I’ve become an exponentially better pilot. 10 hours here is like more than 200 hours at home because you have to fly the airplane in so many different ways: around terrain, low, on water. I couldn’t recommend Alaska Floats and Skis enough!
Scott Dixon
Being here, I’ve become an exponentially better pilot. 10 hours here is like more than 200 hours at home because you have to fly the airplane in so many different ways: around terrain, low, on water. I couldn’t recommend Alaska Floats and Skis enough!
Scott Dixon
Scott Dixon
Flying a seaplane is absolutely amazing. If you have the opportunity to fly a seaplane, do it. It’s awesome!
Josh Flowers
Aviation 101
Flying a seaplane is absolutely amazing. If you have the opportunity to fly a seaplane, do it. It’s awesome!
Josh Flowers Aviation 101
Josh Flowers
Aviation 101