Backcountry Flying Experience

Backcountry Flying Experience offers floatplane and big tire flying training in Glacier Country Montana. They provide seaplane ratings, backcountry training, and tailwheel endorsements with instructors having hundreds to thousands of hours of float and tailwheel experience. Training is available in Montana during summer (May-October) and in California during winter (December-April).

PPL from
$75
Fleet
2aircraft
VFR days
~235/yr

Programs & Services

Endorsements

Tailwheel

Conventional gear endorsement covering ground handling, crosswind technique, and three-point and wheel landings.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Pricing

as of Feb 2026
Basic Private or Commercial Rating in the Super Cub
$3550
Advanced Floatplane Course/Rating in the Super Cub
$4950
Floatplane Dual in the Super Cub
$450
Ground School
$75
Backcountry training in the Super Cub
$375
Tailwheel training in the Super Cub
$375

Fleet

S

Super Cub

Super Cub

K

Kodiak

Kodiak

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