FLY8MA Flight Training - Houston, Alaska

Chris S.

This place is hands-down one of the coolest places you could ever stay.
Jon has done a fantastic job on these airplanes. Staying inside of an airplane is literally a once in a lifetime opportunity and I would highly recommend to everyone.
The place is super clean, Jon is very responsive with communication. The place is easy to find and very relaxing.
Top notch five stars !!!

Corey Clive

By far one of the greatest experience! This is a must do experience and if you like to fly Jon is a great pilot! Thanks Jon for being a great host and making our family feel at home!

Victor Fox

I recently had the privilege of attending the Fly8ma lodge for a bushflying course and tailwheel endorsement. From day one, I was captivated by the personal approach of the highly professional flight instructors who were genuinely interested in tracking my progress. They didn't just teach; they showed me the incredible beauty of Alaska, including glaciers, mountains, and breathtaking wildlife.

What made the experience even more unique was the perfect blend of learning and sightseeing. Every lesson seemed to reveal a new aspect of the landscape, and my skillset grew along with my appreciation for the surroundings. An additional highlight was getting a sneak peek at the upcoming DC6 airplane house, which is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the lodge.

Fly8ma's offerings are more than just courses; they're once-in-a-lifetime experiences that combine learning and adventure in a way I never thought possible. Any pilot traveling to Alaska should consider this a must-do. It's an extraordinary way to grow as an aviator while immersing oneself in some of the most breathtaking scenery on Earth.

Harvey Van Allen

Great course! Very informative and far beyond a supplement to education and preparation! Playing a big role in feeling confident I can perform at a high level on the written and move forward towards becoming the pilot I aspire to be.
Well worth the investment.

Ali Jumah

Thanks to your amazing bootcamp, I am proud to say that I have scored 92 in the written test last Saturday. Your course made it so easy for me to learn the best way possible, retain the information, and secure the confidence to attend and pass the exam from first try and in less than an hour.

Thanks a lot all FLY8MA, I can’t wait to take the Check ride course once am ready for that step. Best wishes

Cody Bollinger

Really enjoyed the CFI prep course! One thing that really impressed me was the personal touch to the training. When I called I was able to speak to Jon and he helped me through the course and getting set up. Definitely will recommend to my students.

Don Tappan

I did the full "bush pilot" experience which involved staying on site, flying their variety of planes and getting out all over the area.

I would start by saying that Jon is a fantastic pilot - probably the best I have flown with. He was also able to teach a bunch of different things for a zero experience tailwheel pilot, ending in an endorsement.

The facility is an admirable creation of every pilot's dreams. Cabins, a bunch of planes and a private runway. It was a great variety for me. Went to a forestry service cabin, was able to stay in a more remote fishing town and got all over. I really appreciated flying the different planes to get a varied experience. Flying among the glaciers and landing in remote areas was very exhilarating (eventually doing it myself).

By the end of the 5 days, I felt a lot more confident in all aspects of back country flying. I may have been slightly better served by hammering the basics before getting out in the bush (doing your typical 10 touch and go lesson - every CFIs favorite) but everything was great.

Stacy Crook

Fly8MA is the best ground school out there. Excellent instruction, engaging videos, and makes learning very enjoyable. Highly recommend this online ground training to anybody looking to become a better pilot. Great for all levels.