FLY8MA Pilot Lodge

Name: FLY8MA Pilot Lodge
Address: Big Lake, AK, US
Telephone: 907-268-3100

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FLY8MA is an aviation training organization offering both online ground school courses and in-person flight training at their Pilot Lodge in Big Lake, Alaska. The facility sits on 115 acres with its own runway (7/25). Whether you're just starting your aviation journey or looking to sharpen your skills, FLY8MA's flight courses and ground school programs are built to help pilots succeed.

PPL from

$12

Fleet

6aircraft

VFR days

~170/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Sport Pilot

Light sport aircraft training program for flying LSA aircraft under sport pilot privileges with a streamlined path to the skies.

Discovery Flights

Introductory sightseeing flight with a certified instructor — perfect for anyone curious about learning to fly.

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

Bush Pilot for a DayUp to 6 hours flight time with 3 hours ground time and two nights lodging

$3,899

Alaskan ExperienceUp to 9 hours flight time with 8 hours ground time across five nights

$8,900

Tailwheel Training Package6 hours flight time and 4 hours ground time with three nights lodge accommodation

$2,899

Bush Pilot CourseUp to 16 hours flight time with 8 hours ground time and five nights at the lodge

$11,899

J-3 Cub

$200

C-140

$200

C-172 (nose-wheel)

$250

C-170B

$300

PA-18 (Piper Super Cub)

$300

C-206

$450

FLY8MA aircraft instruction

$150

Student's own aircraft instruction

$200

Fuel surcharge

$12%

Off-airport training (additional)

$890

Hours

7 days a week via phone or email

Fleet

J-3 Cub

C-140

C-172

C-170B

PA-18 Super Cub

C-206

Team

2 members

Jon Kotwicki

Chief Instructor & Founder · Began flying at age 19 and became a CFI within two years. After working his way up to becoming an airline pilot, he made the decision to turn back to flight instructing as a way to give back to the av

Steph Blanchard

Flight Instructor · Learned bush flying in Alaska. Currently instructs private pilots and operates freight and tourist operations seasonally.

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