Flight Training

We offer flight training on a limited basis. 

 

If you would like to experience flying the Goose we can arrange a session tailored to your specific goals.

 

This is available during the ice-free months from May to October. We typically schedule these sessions about a month in advance to work around the owner's use of the airplane and the instructors day-job.

 

These training sessions can involve water training in the local area, or longer flights that involve seeing a little bit of Alaska along the way. These flights typically include a stop for lunch at a scenic lake and involvebetween 1.5 - 3 hours of flying. We discuss beforehand exactly what you'd like to do, how long you'd like to fly and plan the day accordingly. 

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While you'll enjoy the scenery, these are serious instructional flights- you'll receive some reading materials in advance to familiarize you with the airplane, the session will be thoroughly briefed beforehand. For the flight you'll be in the left seat, and with the exception of a few demonstrations by the instructor you'll be at the controls the entire time. 

 

Pricing

Pricing is based on $1,800/hour flight time. (The clock isn't running during the initial warmup and extended water taxi) We also have a full day-session up to 3.5 hours (basically going through a tank of gas) for $4,900. We can discuss what you'd like to do and quote a price. 

 

The MES Rating

We are not currently offering the MES rating in the Goose due to the instructor's other commitments, however if you have a specific need for a Grumman checkout that requires the MES rating (having to do with employment or buying an airplane) then please contact us and we will try to work something out. 

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Weather

 

The weather in Alaska always demands respect and flexibility when flying.  The Goose Hangar is committed to safety and to flying in favorable conditions only.  With this policy, we have to be as flexible to the weather as it allows.  We will shift flight plans, dates, or if necessary--cancel flights altogether if the weather does not cooperate with our plans.

 

 

Rest assured that if we must alter plans due to unfavorable weather, you will receive full credit for fight time or a full refund of any deposit if we are forced to cancel.

 

Please contact us to discuss what we can offer you.