Training

Part 61 & Part 141

Seaplane Training — Soar Above Alaska’s Waters

At Land & Sea Aviation, we offer a hands-on, immersive floatplane training experience in one of the world’s most scenic and challenging flying environments. Whether you're looking to earn your seaplane rating or simply want to expand your flying skills, our course is designed to give you the confidence and ability to operate safely on water.

What You'll Learn

Takeoffs & Landings: Learn essential floatplane techniques, including glassy water landings, rough water handling, and crosswind operations.
Water Maneuvering: Master step taxiing, idle taxiing, docking, beaching, mooring, and ramping.
Dock & Shore Work: Practice practical skills like docking in wind and current, beach operations, and securing your aircraft in varied conditions.
Emergency Preparedness: Train for engine-out water landings, go/no-go decision making, and safety checks specific to seaplane operations.

Course Overview

Location: Based on Campbell Lake in Anchorage, Alaska — providing immediate access to ideal seaplane conditions and varied water environments.
Training Format: One-on-one instruction tailored to your experience level.
Course Length: Typically completed in 1–2 days, depending on your proficiency and weather.
Course Cost: $2,710
(Includes approximately 6.5 hours of flight time and 1.5 hours of ground instruction.)

Cost Breakdown

Items

Hours

172L 215HP
(Dual)

6 Hours

Ground Instruction
(Dual)

4 Hours

$2,710

Total

*Additional flight training $350/hr

*Additional ground training $75/hr

Why Train With Us?

Personalized instruction from experienced seaplane pilots
Real-world practice in Alaska’s diverse flying conditions
No pressure, high-quality training at your pace
A truly unforgettable aviation experience on water

Ready to earn your floatplane rating?
Contact Land & Sea Aviation to reserve your training dates and start your next aviation adventure.

Private Pilot Certificate

Ready to take flight? Earning your Private Pilot Certificate is your first major step toward becoming a licensed pilot. Whether you're pursuing aviation as a hobby or the foundation for a future career, here’s what you need to know about the training process and requirements.

Training Timeline

While the FAA requires a minimum of 40 hours for Part 61 and 35 hours for Part 141, most students complete their training in 50–70 hours.

The pace depends on your availability, learning style, and frequency of lessons.

With consistent scheduling, you can become a private pilot in as little as 3–6 months.

Part 141 v.s. Part 61

Land and Sea Aviation is a Part 141 and Part 61 approved flight school.

Our primary Private Pilot course is conducted under part 141. Part 141 training is structured and syllabus-based.

Part 61 is best suited for al-a-carte style training.

We recommend Part 141 for brand new students, and Part 61 for customers who have already partially completed training.

Part 141 Cost Breakdown

* Price chart does not include checkride fees

Part 61 Cost Breakdown

* Price chart does not include checkride fees or $30 training record

FAA Requirements

To earn your Private Pilot Certificate in the U.S., you must meet the following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) minimum requirements:

Eligibility:

Age: Be at least 17 years old.
Language: Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.
Medical: Hold at least a Third-Class FAA Medical Certificate.

Flight Training:

Part 61: Refer to 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart E

Total Flight Time: Minimum of 40 hours, including:
- 20 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor
- 10 hours of solo flight time
Specific flight experience must include:
- Cross-country flying
- Night flying (3 hours minimum)
- Instrument training (3 hours minimum)
- Takeoffs and landings at controlled airports

Part 141: Refer to Appendix B to Part 141

Total Flight Time: Minimum of 35 hours, including:
- 20 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor
- 5 hours of solo flight time
Specific flight experience must include:
- Cross-country flying
- Night flying (3 hours minimum)
- Instrument training (3 hours minimum)
- Takeoffs and landings at controlled airports
- Stage Checks

Ground School:

Complete ground training with an instructor or via an FAA-approved online or classroom course
Learn topics such as:
- Aerodynamics
- Weather and airspace
- Navigation and flight planning
- FAA regulations and safety procedures

Instrument Rating

An Instrument Rating (often abbreviated as IFR rating) is an add-on to your existing Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate. It authorizes you to operate under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), which means you can legally fly in clouds, low visibility, or other conditions where visual flight is not safe or possible.

Training Timeline

The FAA requires a minimum of 35 hours simulated or actual instrument time for Part 141 and 40 hours for Part 61.

The rate of progress depends on your availability, learning style, and frequency of lessons.

With consistent scheduling, you can obtain an instrument rating in as little as 2-4 months.

Part 141 v.s. Part 61

Land and Sea Aviation is a Part 141 and Part 61 approved flight school.

Part 61 requires 50 hours of cross country PIC, while Part 141 does not.

Land and Sea recommends Part 141 training for new instrument students.

Part 141 Cost Breakdown

* Price chart does not include checkride fees or $240 training kit.

Part 61 Cost Breakdown

* Price chart does not include checkride fees, $30 training record, or 50 hours of cross-country PIC

FAA Requirements

To qualify for an Instrument Rating, you must meet the following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements:

Eligibility:

Hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate
Be proficient in English
Hold a current FAA Medical Certificate

Flight Training:

Part 61: Refer to 14 CFR 61.65

Total Flight Time: At least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command (PIC)
Instrument Training: Minimum of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including:
- 15 hours with an authorized instrument flight instructor (CFII)
- 3 hours of instrument flight training within 2 calendar months of your checkride
Cross-Country Flight: One IFR cross-country flight of at least 250 nautical miles with:
- Three different instrument approaches
- One segment of the flight consisting of at least a straight-line distance of 100 nautical miles between airports

Part 141: Refer to Appendix C to Part 141

Instrument Training: Minimum of 35 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including:
- 35 hours with an authorized instrument flight instructor (CFII)
- 3 hours of instrument flight training within 2 calendar months of your checkride
Cross-Country Flight: One IFR cross-country flight of at least 250 nautical miles with:
- Three different instrument approaches
- One segment of the flight consisting of at least a straight-line distance of 100 nautical miles between airports

Ground Training:

Learn advanced topics including:
- IFR navigation systems (GPS, VOR, ILS)
- Weather interpretation and decision-making
- IFR charts, procedures, and approach plates
- Air traffic control communication and clearances

Testing:

Written Knowledge Test: 60-question FAA exam on aviation theory and regulations
Checkride: Oral exam and flight test with an FAA examiner to demonstrate knowledge and flying ability

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Turn Your Passion Into a Career

If you're ready to get paid to fly, earning your Commercial Pilot Certificate is the next step. This certification allows you to fly for hire—whether you're interested in charter flights, aerial tours, or working toward the airlines.

Training Timeline

After earning your instrument rating, commercial pilot training typically takes 3–6 months.

The rate of progress depends on your availability, learning style, and frequency of lessons.

Part 141 v.s. Part 61

Land and Sea Aviation is a Part 141 and Part 61 approved flight school.

The major difference between them is the total time requirement.

Part 61 requires 250 hours of total time, while Part 141 requires 190 hours of total time.

Part 61 Cost Breakdown

* Price chart does not include checkride fees, $30 training record, or any time building that is required to achieve 250 hours total time.

* Price chart does not include checkride fees or $240 training kit

Part 141 Cost Breakdown

FAA Requirements

Eligibility:

Age: Be at least 18 years old.
Hold at least a private pilot certificate
Language: Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.
Medical: Hold at least a Third-Class FAA Medical Certificate.

Flight Training:

Part 61: Refer to 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart F

A person who applies for a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane category and single-engine class rating must log at least 250 hours of flight time as a pilot that consists of at least:

100 hours in powered aircraft, of which:
- 50 hours must be in airplanes
- 100 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) flight time, which includes:
  - 50 hours in airplanes
  - 50 hours of cross-country flight time
20 hours of flight training on the areas of operation required for a commercial pilot certificate, that includes at least:
- 10 hours of instrument training using a view-limiting device
- 10 hours of training in a complex airplane, a turbine-powered airplane, or a technically advanced airplane (TAA)
- One cross-country flight of at least 2 hours in a single-engine airplane, in day VFR conditions, with a straight-line distance of more than 100 nautical miles from the original point of departure
- One cross-country flight of at least 2 hours in a single-engine airplane, in night VFR conditions, with a straight-line distance of more than 100 nautical miles from the original point of departure
3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test, performed within 2 calendar months before the date of the test
10 hours of solo flight time (or flight time performing the duties of PIC with an instructor onboard), which includes:
- One cross-country flight of not less than 300 nautical miles total distance, with landings at three points, and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 250 nautical miles
- 5 hours of night VFR conditions, with 10 takeoffs and 10 landings at an airport with an operating control tower

Part 141: Refer to Appendix D of Part 141

A person who applies for a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane category and single-engine class rating must log at least 190 hours of flight time as a pilot that consists of at least:

Minimum of 120 hours of flight training in course, including:

Minimum of 55 hours with an instructor, which must include:

10 hours of instrument training in an airplane
10 hours of training in a complex airplane, turbine-powered airplane, or technically advanced airplane (TAA)
One cross-country flight of at least 2 hours in a single-engine airplane during day VFR conditions, with a straight-line distance of at least 100 nautical miles from the original departure point
One cross-country flight of at least 2 hours in a single-engine airplane during night VFR conditions, with a straight-line distance of at least 100 nautical miles from the original departure point
3 hours of flight training with an instructor in preparation for the practical test, conducted within 60 days before the checkride

Solo Flight Time or Time Performing Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with Instructor Onboard:

Minimum of 10 hours, which must include:

One cross-country flight of not less than 300 nautical miles total distance, with:
- Landings at three points, and
- One segment consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 250 nautical miles
5 hours of night VFR flight experience, with:
- 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower

Testing:

FAA Written Knowledge Test: 100-question exam covering regulations, weather, navigation, aircraft systems, and flight operations
Checkride: Includes an oral exam and a flight test with an FAA examiner to demonstrate commercial pilot skills and knowledge

Multiengine Land Rating

Take the next step in your aviation journey with our Multiengine Rating course, designed for pilots ready to expand their capabilities and career potential. At Land & Sea Aviation, our program emphasizes real‑world scenarios, advanced systems understanding, and hands‑on instruction in Alaska’s dynamic environment.

What You’ll Learn

Engine‑Out Procedures: Master single‑engine operations, decision‑making under pressure, and emergency protocol.
Performance Management: Learn how to handle critical engine failures, weight‑and‑balance adjustments, and climb‑performance calculations.
Systems Knowledge: Gain a solid understanding of multi‑engine aircraft systems, including propellers, fuel management, electrical systems, and gear operations.
Advanced Flight Skills: Practice complex maneuvers such as Vmc demonstrations, engine‑out climbs, and asymmetric‑thrust handling.

Course Overview

Aircraft: Training is conducted in our well‑maintained Beechcraft BE‑76 Duchess, a dependable platform for multiengine instruction.
Instruction: One‑on‑one with an experienced multiengine instructor who tailors each lesson to your skill level and goals.
Location: Anchorage, Alaska — providing unique weather and terrain challenges that sharpen your skills and build true confidence.
Course Duration: Typically completed in 1–2 weeks, depending on prior experience and weather.
Course Cost: $5,500
(Includes 12 hours of flight time and 5 hours of ground instruction. Additional time can be arranged if needed.)

Multiengine Land Cost Breakdown

* Price chart does not include checkride fees

Why Train Multiengine With Us?

Personalized, in‑depth instruction with a focus on safety and proficiency
Real‑world Alaskan conditions that push you to become a sharper, more capable pilot
Ideal preparation for professional aviation roles requiring multiengine ratings
Focused curriculum designed to ensure you’re not just certified, but confident

Tailwheel Endorsement

Master the Rudder. Sharpen Your Skills.

Step back into the roots of aviation with our Tailwheel Endorsement program. Whether you're looking to expand your stick-and-rudder skills, fly vintage aircraft, or simply become a more precise pilot, tailwheel training is a challenging and rewarding experience.

At Land & Sea Aviation, we provide tailored instruction that focuses on aircraft control, coordination, and finesse—making you a better pilot no matter what you fly.

What You'll Learn:

Tailwheel aircraft handling & ground operations
Crosswind takeoffs & landings
Wheel landings, three-point landings, and go-arounds
Directional control and runway awareness
Stall recognition and recovery in a tailwheel configuration

Program Details:

Aircraft: Cessna 170B
Time to Completion: Typically average of 10 hours (varies by pilot proficiency)
Requirements: Private Pilot Certificate or higher & at least a 3rd class FAA medical
Outcome: FAA Tailwheel Endorsement – no checkride required

Why Train Tailwheel With Us?

Experienced tailwheel instructors
Scenic and challenging training environment
One-on-one instruction tailored to your pace
A deeper understanding of aircraft control that translates to every type of flying

Rediscover the joy of pure stick-and-rudder flying. Get your tailwheel endorsement and take your piloting skills to the next level.

Certificated Flight Instructor Training

CFI, CFII, MEI

Inspire. Instruct. Lead.

Take your aviation career to the next level with our comprehensive flight instructor training programs. At Land & Sea Aviation, we offer a full suite of instructor certifications designed to prepare you to teach, mentor, and lead the next generation of pilots.

CFI – Certificated Flight Instructor

Become a professional instructor and share your passion for flying. Our CFI course equips you with the teaching skills, knowledge, and flight techniques necessary to train private and commercial students. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of instruction (FOI), scenario-based training, and practical teaching strategies both in the air and on the ground.

Includes: Ground & flight instruction, spin endorsement
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or Piper PA28
Prerequisites: Commercial ASEL, Instrument Rating & at least FAA medical

CFII – Certificated Flight Instructor – Instrument

Advance your instructional skillset by training pilots in instrument flight. The CFII program focuses on IFR procedures, instrument navigation, holding patterns, and precision approaches—all from an instructional perspective.

Includes: IFR ground & flight instruction
Aircraft: IFR-equipped Cessna 172 with Garmin avionics
Prerequisites: Valid CFI & Instrument Rating

MEI – Multi-Engine Instructor

Teach multi-engine students the dynamics of complex aircraft operations. This course builds on your multi-engine experience and prepares you to instruct in twin-engine aircraft with a focus on engine-out procedures, Vmc demos, and multi-engine aerodynamics.

Includes: Multi-engine ground & flight instruction
Aircraft: Beechcraft Duchess
Prerequisites: Commercial Multi-Engine Land (MEL) & CFI