Come Fly at the Pilot Lodge!
Ever wanted to experience bush flying in Alaska? Here's your chance!
Step out of the ordinary and into the skies of Alaska. At the FLY8MA Pilot Lodge, flying isn’t merely transportation, but an adventure, a challenge, and a chance to experience real freedom. Whether you’re here to learn the art of flight, earn your tailwheel endorsement, or join us on breathtaking aerial tours over glaciers, mountains, and wild coastlines, every flight begins right here at our lodge.
From hands-on flight training with expert instructors to unforgettable sightseeing experiences, “Come Fly” is your invitation to live the dream of aviation - Alaska style.
Lake Clark Bear Tours - $4,900 - Up to 5 passengers
Discover the beauty of brown bears from a remote Alaskan beach!
- 4-5 hour total trip
- 1-2 hours on the ground bear watching
- Includes a flight over glacier!
Glacier Tours & Kayaking - 2 - 5 passengers
- Flight over the glacier - $1,200 for 2 passengers or $1,800 for up to 5 passengers
- Flight over the glacier with beach campfire & smores- $1,400/2,400
- Flight over the glacier and landing on the river to paddle board/kayak around the icebergs- $1,600/2,800
Denali Tours - $2,900 - Up to 5 passengers
- 3 hrs total time
- 30-45 mins flying over the park over multiple glaciers & scenic lakes!
Flight Training At The Lodge
Tailwheel Training -$2,899
- Includes 6 hours of flight time
- Includes 4 hours of ground time
- Includes Online Tailwheel Course
- Includes 3 nights stay at the Lodge
- Learn Wheel Landings, 3-pt. Landings
- Learn X-wind control, highspeed taxiing
- Learn Emergency proc, etc.
- Day 1 Arrive, ground brief
- Day 2-4 Brief, FLY, Debrief
- Expect flying one to two times per day
- Add 2 hours off airport training for $890
Bush Pilot for a Day - $3,899
- Includes up to 6 hours of flight time
- Includes 3 hours ground time
- Includes Online Tailwheel Course
- Includes 2 nights stay at the Lodge
- Land on Beaches, gravel bars, tundra
- See Bears, Glaciers, and other wildlife
- Learn Backcountry flying
- Day 1 Arrive, ground brief
- Day 2 Fly, debrief, campfire
- Day 3 Travel home
Bush Pilot Course - $11,899
- Includes up to 16 hours of flight time
- Includes 8 hours ground time
- Includes Online Tailwheel Course
- Includes 5 nights at the Lodge (or flyout remote cabins during training)
- Land on Beaches, gravel bars, tundra
- See Bears, Glaciers, and other wildlife
- Learn Advacned Backcountry flying
- Day 1 Arrive, ground brief
- Day 2-5 Brief, Fly, debrief
- Day 6 Travel home
Alaskan Experience - $8,900
- Includes up to 9 hours of flight time
- Includes 8 hours ground time
- Includes One day self guided hiking
- Includes 5 nights at the Lodge
- Land on Beaches, gravel bars, tundra
- See Bears, Glaciers, and other wildlife
- Includes One day guided river fishing
- Day 1 Arrive, ground brief
- Day 2-5 Fly, Hike, Fish
- Day 6 Travel home