For more than thirty years at the same location in Alaska, Wilbur's, Flight Safety Alaska, Inc, and now Take Flight Alaska have been providing the best in aviation services. Our modern facilities include a variety of planes, including a 2001 Cessna 172R Skyhawk. Our flight school provides instruction for the following certificates and ratings:
Prices effective April 22, 2008. Due to rising fuel costs, prices are subject to change without notice.
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Take Flight Alaska General Operations Manual
The student must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language. Prior to solo a student must be at least 16 years old, have at least a Third Class Medical certificate and a Student Pilot Certificate. To graduate from this course, a student must be at least 17 years old.
The student will obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to meet the requirements to be issued a Private Pilot Certificate.
The student will demonstrate through written tests, flight tests and training records that he has the necessary aeronautical skill and experience to obtain a Private Pilot certificate. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for advanced training and is not sufficient for any occupational entry-level pilot position.
| TRAINING OUTLINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual Instruction in C152 | 20 hours | $3310.00 |
| Solo Flight in C152 | 15 hours | $1,732.50 |
| Ground Instruction | 35 hours | $1,750.00 |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefings | 10.5 hours | $525.00 |
| Student Pilot Kit | $286.95 | |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | $400.00 | |
| Total Course Cost | $8,004.45 | |
The above training times are the minimum for this course. At the end of this course, the student may require additional instruction to achieve the proficiency level to meet the minimum standards for issuance of a Private Pilot Certificate. The course cost does not include aircraft rental for the check ride.
Non-immigration students may require additional instruction to meet attendance hours required by federal law in order to maintain their status.
Training will be accomplished in the Cessna 152 or the Cessna 172 airplanes. The student pilot kit contains the basic text and materials for the course. The student may need or desire some additional text or materials.
Based on acceptance of credit, private loan funds are available for the completion of this course. Alaska Student Loans or VA funding is not available for Private Pilot training.
Students enrolling in this course must possess at least a Private Pilot Certificate and a valid medical certificate.
The student will obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to meet the requirements for the addition of an Instrument Rating to the existing Pilot Certificate.
The student will demonstrate through written tests, flight tests and training records that he has the necessary aeronautical skill and experience for the addition of an Instrument Rating to the existing Pilot Certificate. Completion of this Course is a prerequisite for advanced training and is not sufficient for any occupational entry-level pilot position.
| TRAINING OUTLINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual Instruction C172 | 35 hours | $6,370.00 |
| Ground Instruction | 30 hours | $1,500.00 |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefings | 10.5 hours | $525.00 |
| Instrument Pilot Kit | $299.95 | |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | $400.00 | |
| Total Course Cost | $9,094.95 | |
The above training times are the minimum for this course. At the end of this course, the student may require additional instruction to achieve the proficiency level to meet the minimum standards for issuance of an Instrument Rating. The course cost does not include aircraft rental for the check ride.
Non-immigration students may require additional instruction to meet attendance hours required by federal law in order to maintain their status.
Training will be accomplished in the Cessna 172 airplane. The instrument pilot kit contains the basic text and materials for the course. The student may need or desire some additional text or materials.
Alaska State Student Loans and VA funding are available for the Instrument rating.
Students enrolling in this course must possess a valid Third Class Medical certificate and a Private Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating.
The student will obtain the aeronautical skill and knowledge necessary to meet the requirements to be issued a Commercial Pilot Certificate.
The student will demonstrate through written tests, flight tests and training records, that he has the necessary aeronautical skill and experience to be issued a Commercial Pilot Certificate. Completion of this Course is a prerequisite for advanced training and is not sufficient for an occupational entry-level pilot position without additional flight hours.
| TRAINING OUTLINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual Instruction C152 | 40 hours | $6,620.00 |
| Dual Instruction C172RG | 15 hours | $3,060.00 |
| Solo Flight C152 | 65 hours | $7,507.50 |
| Ground Instruction | 35 hours | $1,750.00 |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefings | 30 hours | $1,500.00 |
| Commercial Pilot Kit | $299.95 | |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | $400.00 | |
| Total Course Cost | $21,137.45 | |
The above training times are the minimum for this course. At the end of this course, the student may require additional instruction to achieve the proficiency level to meet the minimum standards to be issued a Commercial Pilot Certificate. The course cost does not include aircraft rental for the check ride.
Non-immigration students may require additional instruction to meet attendance hours required by federal law in order to maintain their status.
Training will be accomplished in the airplanes listed above. The commercial pilot kit contains the basic text and materials for the course. The student may need or desire some additional text or materials.
Alaska State Student Loans and VA funding are available for the Commercial Certification.
Students enrolling in this course must possess a valid Third Class Medical certificate and a Private Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating.
The student will obtain the aeronautical skill, knowledge and experience necessary to meet the requirements to be issued a Commercial Pilot Certificate with the addition of an Airplane Multiengine Land Rating.
The student will demonstrate through written tests, flight tests and training records that he has the necessary aeronautical skill and experience to be issued a Commercial Pilot Certificate with the addition of the Airplane Multiengine Land Rating. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for advanced training and is typically sufficient for an occupational entry-level pilot position with regional air carriers.
| TRAINING OUTLINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual Instruction C152 | 30 hours | $4,965.00 |
| Dual Instruction C172RG | 10 hours | $2,040.00 |
| Solo Flight C152 | 65 hours | $7,507.50 |
| Dual Instruction BE-76 | 15 hours | $4,950.00 |
| Ground Instruction | 49 hours | $2,450.00 |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefings | 36 hours | $1,800.00 |
| Commercial Pilot Kit | $299.95 | |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | $400.00 | |
| Total Course Cost | $24,412.45 | |
The above training times are the minimum for this course. At the end of this course, the student may require additional instruction to achieve the proficiency level to meet the minimum standards to be issued a Commercial Pilot Certificate-Airplane Multiengine Land Rating. The course cost does not include aircraft rental for the check ride.
Training will be accomplished in the airplanes listed above. The commercial pilot kit contains the basic text and materials for the course. The student may need or desire some additional text or materials.
Students enrolling in this course must possess a valid Third Class Medical certificate and a Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot Certificate.
The student will obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to meet the requirements for the addition of an Airplane Multiengine Land Rating to the existing Pilot Certificate.
The student will demonstrate through written tests, flight tests and training records that he has the necessary aeronautical skill and experience for the addition of an Airplane Multiengine Land Rating to his existing Pilot Certificate. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for advanced training and is typically sufficient for an occupational entry-level pilot position with regional air carriers.
| TRAINING OUTLINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual Instruction BE-76 | 15 hours | $4,950.00 |
| Ground Instruction | 14 hours | $700.00 |
| Pre/Post Briefings | 4.5 hours | $225.00 |
| Multiengine Pilot Kit | $98.95 | |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | $400.00 | |
| Total Course Cost | $6,773.95 | |
The preceding training times are the minimum for this course. At the end of this course, the student may require additional instruction to achieve the proficiency level required to meet the minimum standards for the addition of an Airplane Multiengine Land Rating to an existing pilot certificate. The course does not include aircraft rental for the check ride.
Training will be accomplished in the Beechcraft Duchess BE-76. The multiengine pilot kit contains the basic text and materials for the course. The student may need or desire some additional text or materials.
Students enrolling in this course must possess a valid Third Class Medical certificate and a valid Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. The student must be able to read, write and converse fluently in English.
The student will obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to meet the requirements to be issued a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate.
The student will demonstrate through written tests, flight tests and training records that he has the necessary aeronautical skill and experience for the issue of a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. Completion of this Course is a prerequisite for advanced flight instructor training and is sufficient for an occupational entry-level position as a Certified Flight Instructor.
| TRAINING OUTLINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual Instruction C172 | 20 hours | $3,640.00 |
| Dual Instruction C172RG | 5 hours | $1,020.00 |
| Ground Instruction | 40 hours | $2,000.00 |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefings | 7.5 hours | $370.00 |
| Flight Instructor Kit | $189.95 | |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | $400.00 | |
| Total Course Cost | $7,619.95 | |
The above training times are the minimum for this course. At the end of this course, the student may require additional instruction to achieve the proficiency level required to meet the minimum standards for the issuance of a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. The Course cost does not include aircraft rental for the check ride.
Training will be accomplished in the aircraft listed above. The Flight Instructor kit contains the basic text and materials for the course. The student may need or desire some additional text or materials.
Students enrolling in this course must possess a valid Third Class medical certificate and a valid Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. In addition, the student must hold a Flight Instructor Certificate.
The student will obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to meet the requirements for the addition of an Instrument Rating to the existing Certified Flight Instructor Certificate.
The student will demonstrate through written tests, flight tests and training records that he has the necessary aeronautical skill and experience for the addition of an Instrument Rating to his existing Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. Completion of this Course is a prerequisite for advanced flight instructor training and is sufficient for an advanced occupational entry-level position as an Instrument Certified Flight Instructor.
| TRAINING OUTLINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual Instruction C172 | 15 hours | $2,730.00 |
| Ground Instruction | 15 hours | $750.00 |
| Pre/Post Briefings | 4.5 hours | $225.00 |
| Instrument CFI Kit | $189.95 | |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | $400.00 | |
| Total Course Cost | $4,294.95 | |
The above training times are the minimum for this course. At the end of this course, the student may require additional instruction to achieve the proficiency level required to meet the minimum standards for the addition of an Instrument Rating to his Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. The Course cost does not include the aircraft rental for the check ride.
Training will be accomplished in the Cessna 172 airplane.
Students enrolling in this course must possess a valid Third Class Medical certificate and a Multiengine Land rating on his valid Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. In addition, the student must hold a Flight Instructor Certificate. At the completion of this course, the student must have 15 hours of pilot in command experience in a multiengine airplane.
The student will obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to meet the requirements for the addition of an Airplane Multiengine Rating to the existing Certified Flight Instructor Certificate.
The student will demonstrate through written tests, flight tests and training records that he has the necessary aeronautical skill and experience for the addition of an Airplane Multiengine Rating to his existing Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. Completion of this Course is sufficient for an advanced occupational entry-level position as a Multiengine Certified Flight Instructor.
| TRAINING OUTLINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual Instruction BE-76 | 25 hours | $8,250.00 |
| Ground Instruction | 20 hours | $1000.00 |
| Pre/Post Briefings | 7.5 hours | $375.00 |
| Multiengine Pilot Kit | $98.95 | |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | $400.00 | |
| Total Course Cost | $10,123.95 | |
The above training times are the minimum for this course. At the end of this course, the student may require additional instruction to achieve the proficiency level required to meet the minimum standards for the addition of an Airplane Multiengine Rating to his Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. The Course cost does not include aircraft rental for the check ride.
Training will be accomplished in the Beechcraft Duchess BE-76 airplane.
Students enrolling in this course must possess a valid Third Class medical certificate and a valid Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multiengine Land and Instrument Airplane Ratings.
The student will obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to meet the requirements to be issued an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
The student will demonstrate through written tests, flight tests and training records that he has the necessary aeronautical skill and experience to be issued an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for advanced turbine training and, with that additional training, is typically sufficient for an occupational entry-level position with major air cariers.
| TRAINING OUTLINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual Instruction DA-42 | 25 hours | $8,250.00 |
| Ground Instruction | 40 hours | $2,000.00 |
| Pre/Post Briefings | 7.5 hours | $375.00 |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | $400.00 | |
| Total Course Cost | $11,025.00 | |
The above training times are the minimum for this course. At the end of this course, the student may require additional instruction to achieve the proficiency level required to meet the minimum standards for the issue of an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. The Course cost does not include the aircraft rental for the check ride.
Non-immigration students may require additional instruction to meet attendance hours required by federal law in order to maintain their status.
Training will be accomplished in the Beechcraft Duchess BE-76 airplane.
