cub on the dock
supercub on lost lake "picnic time"
backcountry mountain flying
You've discovered Vern Kingsford's Alaska Float Ratings. Alaska's only - Backcountry Seaplane School.
We are the original Alaska Float Ratings, providing the "Backcountry" experience since 1975.
NEW...Now we have, four Super cubs Waiting For You...
Watch this video by John Esperienza one of our students and see what it is actually like Flying with us in Alaska,
Welcome to Alaska's No.1 Backcountry Flight School
Mountain Flying
Our Backcountry location...In the heart of Alaska's Chugach Mountains. Means on virtually every flight you interact with the mountains.
Floatplane Heaven
Alaska's Ultimate Backcountry Training Location
Alaska Float Ratings Ultimate Seaplane and Mountain Training
Supercubs Ultimate Alaska Airplane
ABOUT OUR BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCED
Your input is important to us. Please provide your valuable feedback. Here are some testimonials from our clients
WHO WE ARE
OUR COURSES
Earn your CFI in my 172 on floats and seaplane rating and be ready for teaching floats. Call for Price
This is our most popular course. It’s more fun and no pressure.
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3-4 Days
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8 hrs of flight time
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1-2 hrs of ground school orientation
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extra ground school, $50 per hr, paid to instructor
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extra aircraft time A/C @ $350 per hr
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checkride fee NOT included
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lodging NOT included
$2999
This is for you if you already have your SES, or just want mountain instruction.
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1-2 Days
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3 hours of flight time
$999
This is our most popular course. It’s more fun and no pressure.
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3-4 Days
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8 hrs of flight time
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1-2 hrs of ground school orientation
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extra ground school, $50 per hr, paid to instructor
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extra aircraft time A/C @ $350 per hr
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checkride fee NOT included
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4 nights in a cabin
$3499
This is even better — time for exploring, fly-in fishing, and aerial photography.
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5-6 Days
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15 hrs of flight time
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1-2 hrs of ground school orientation
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extra ground school, $50 per hr, paid to instructor
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extra aircraft time A/C @ $350 per hr
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checkride fee NOT included
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5 nights in a cabin
$5499
ALASKA FLOATPLANE SAFARI
Customized Itinerary. This is the best of the best.
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3-4 days
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10-15 hours of flight time
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2-3 nights in a lodge
Price... depends on Itinerary, total aircraft time, lodge cost, etc
This is our original course. Would be good to be current in a Super Cub for this one.
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2-3 Days
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6 hrs of flight time
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1-2 hrs of ground school orientation
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extra ground school, $50 per hr, paid to instructor
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extra aircraft time A/C @ $350 per hr
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checkride fee NOT included
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2 nights in a cabin
$2499
"The airlines and the military have invested millions of dollars designing simulators to provide realistic training devices. I just moved to Trail Lake to provide you a genuine mountain flying and bush flying experience."
I love Lake Hood. When I first started flying as a charter pilot/guide for the late Jack Lee’s Air Service and instructing off Lake Hood in 1973, watching and listening to the float planes, especially the Beavers, thrilled me, and it still does.
Cub Flying to Bench and Johnson Lakes
But by 1991, watching, listening, waiting for ATC clearance, the long taxi, waiting for Rust’s fleet or the gaggle of float planes on weekends, was costing my students valuable time from their dual session. Also it was cutting into their time and money they had budgeted for their lessons. Now, in 2020, it is even more congested.
OUR GALLERY
Phone: 907-288-3646 This is our Alaska phone number in Moose Pass, Alaska
or Call Vern cell number: 907 362 9178
BEST If you e-mail us: vernkingsford@yahoo.com or alaskafloatratings@gmail.com
Our mailing address: Vern Kingsford
P.O. Box 4
Moose Pass, Alaska 99631