GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Land and Sea Aviation Alaska provides airplane instruction and aircraft rental in Anchorage. Its published training options extend from a first discovery flight through private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine and instructor qualifications. The school describes both Part 61 and Part 141 training, giving prospective students a reason to discuss how previous experience and scheduling needs affect their course selection. Tailwheel instruction and seaplane training add options beyond the conventional landplane progression.
The official seaplane page identifies Campbell Lake as the training location and describes individual instruction. As checked in October 2026, it states that the 2026 seaplane season has ended and training will resume in 2027; visitors should not assume a fall or winter floatplane booking is available. Students considering the Anchorage operation can also ask about rental checkout requirements and knowledge testing. Obtain a plan for the specific aircraft, rating and season rather than treating the school’s full menu as a single continuously available package.
- Part 61 and Part 141 options
- Tailwheel and seaplane pathways
- Anchorage training base
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Discovery flight
An introductory lesson to explore the aircraft and teaching approach. Ask about flight time, who will instruct you and what the quoted price includes.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Multi-engine training
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Flight instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI)
A combination of instructor qualifications. Ask which instructor certificates or ratings are included and whether each stage requires separate enrollment and testing.
Tailwheel training
Training in tailwheel aircraft handling. Confirm the aircraft, entry experience and whether the course includes an endorsement, checkout or additional proficiency work.
Seasonal seaplane training
Water-based aircraft training. Ask about the aircraft class, operating location, seasonal availability and the rating or experience the course provides.
Seaplane rating
Water-based aircraft training. Ask about the aircraft class, operating location, seasonal availability and the rating or experience the course provides.
Ground school
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane · Seaplane
Aircraft models: A current model list was not established from the reviewed sources. Ask which aircraft or training device your course uses.
Confirm the current lesson schedule and the aircraft assigned to your course directly with the school.
Training framework & verification
The official training page explicitly offers Part 61 and Part 141 options. It identifies its principal private pilot course as Part 141 and discusses Part 61 training for individual needs. Confirm the approved course and location before enrollment. Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. Part 61 describes training rules; it does not itself identify an FAA-certificated school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
LAND AND SEA AVIATION ALASKA, LLC
Certificate 4LAS944NLocation designator 4LAS
Address as recorded: 2400 E. 5TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
Editorial assessment: This school merits consideration for students who want a conventional certificate path plus access to Alaska-focused flying experiences. The combination of landplane, tailwheel and seasonal float training provides several possible directions after initial training. Timing matters especially for visitors seeking seaplane instruction. A local student should compare the course structure and aircraft availability under each training framework; a visiting pilot should secure a specific aircraft, instructor and weather contingency before arranging travel.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Review evidence for Land and Sea Aviation Alaska in Anchorage is limited because the accessible Google reviews via CommercialPilotsTraining material mixes customer experiences with possible training feedback. The selected excerpts span different services rather than a representative group of graduates. Rental and mountain-flight customers praise knowledgeable guidance. A discovery-flight customer reports difficulty obtaining useful information and dissatisfaction with the introductory lesson. Introductory flights, sightseeing, rentals and airport service can reveal customer treatment, but do not establish the experience of completing a certificate course. No training outcome or broad student consensus is inferred from this mixed sample.
4.8 / 564 reviews
This location
Platform display checked on 2026-10-23. Retrieval-date snapshot; underlying platform data may lag.
Source snapshot: 2026-10-23What reviewers appreciated
- Rental and mountain-flight customers praise knowledgeable guidance. [1]
Concerns reported
- A discovery-flight customer reports difficulty obtaining useful information and dissatisfaction with the introductory lesson. [1]
How to read this evidence
Mixed customer feed; the accessible comments do not establish a representative sample of enrolled flight-training students.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with two recent Anchorage students who completed my intended course?
- What lesson frequency, instructor continuity, final costs and checkride timeline should I expect in writing?
Read the review sources
- Land and Sea Aviation Alaska, LLC: Flight School in Anchorage, Alaska | CPT Third-party source
Mixed customer feed; the accessible comments do not establish a representative sample of enrolled flight-training students.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
How we prepare review summariesMAKE YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION COUNT
Questions for Land and Sea Aviation Alaska.
- Which Part 61 or Part 141 course best fits my prior logged training?
- What are the confirmed 2027 Campbell Lake seaplane dates and weather-rescheduling terms?
- Which aircraft are available for my rating, and what checkout is required for later rental?
- How is instructor-course practice teaching scheduled, and which instructor qualifications are covered?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Land and Sea Aviation Alaska | Flight School | 2400 East 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, USA
- Training | Land And Sea Aviatio
- Merrill Field directory location
- Independent review excerpts
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
- faa.gov — Pilot Schools InformationFAA guidance on certificated schools and other flight-training providers.
View source record references
4LAS944N · P61-2E9BCB6D86
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; Part_61_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx