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Alaska is the ultimate destination for tailwheel flying. Earn your tailwheel endorsement in Alaska and experience backcountry stick-and-rudder flying at its best. Browse the list of Alaska tailwheel flight schools and “bush pilot” instructors below, offering expert tailwheel training to help you master backcountry and conventional gear flying.
Legends Aviation
Location: 32649 Parks Hwy, Willow, AK 99688 (Willow Airport – PAUO)
Contact: (907) 232-2560 | via website
Website: http://legendsalaska.com
Overview: Specializes in Alaskan bush taildragger training. Fleet includes Citabria, Maule MX-7/M-5, and Super Cub. Focus on real-world backcountry operations.
Alaska Float & Tailwheel Training
Location: 36928 Rodelee Lane, Sterling, AK 99672 (Kenai Peninsula)
Contact: (907) 394-4675 | [email protected]
Website: http://alaskafloattraining.com
Overview: Tailwheel endorsements in a Cessna 140 and floatplane training in a PA-18. Training tailored to visiting pilots in the scenic Kenai Peninsula.
Blue River Aviation
Location: 720 E Yukon St, Palmer, AK 99645
Contact: (907) 414-0371 | [email protected]
Website: http://blueriveraviation.com
Overview: Offers tailwheel, seaplane, and ski instruction. Fleet includes Piper Super Cubs. Tailwheel training integrated into various certificate courses.
Land & Sea Aviation
Location: Merrill Field, 2400 E 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact: (907) 274-2544 | [email protected]
Website: http://landandseaaviationalaska.com
Overview: Tailwheel training combined with mountain and floatplane instruction. Aircraft include Citabrias and Maules. Part 61/141 programs available.
Arctic Flyers
Location: Lake Hood Seaplane Base – 2641 Melvin Ave, Anchorage, AK 99502
Contact: (907) 243-3953 | [email protected]
Website: https://arcticflyers.net/
Overview: Tailwheel training in a Taylorcraft F-19. Specializes in bush flying prep. Operates off gravel Lake Hood Strip year-round.
FLY8MA – Pilot Lodge
Location: FLY8MA Pilot Lodge Airport (57AK), Big Lake, AK
Contact: Web: http://fly8ma.com
Website: http://fly8ma.com
Overview: Adventure flight school offering tailwheel endorsements with tundra-tire Cubs. Includes backcountry, mountain, and off-airport training.
TacAero (Seasonal)
Location: Southcentral Alaska (various locations, seasonal)
Contact: (844) 359-2827 | [email protected]
Website: https://www.tacaero.com/training/tailwheel-instruction-alaska
Overview: Seasonal tailwheel and backcountry training using CubCrafters aircraft. Intensive Alaska Tailwheel Endorsement Courses and advanced off-airport flying.
