If you dream of becoming a pilot it signifies that you are taking charge of your success, claiming ownership of your destination, and reaching for the sky. Regardless of the turbulence in life, your dream is achievable.
Now's the time to get your pilot's license!
If you dream of becoming a pilot it signifies that you are taking charge of your success, claiming ownership of your destination, and reaching for the sky. Regardless of the turbulence in life, your dream is achievable.
Now's the time to get
your pilot's license!
I am Vance Sasinowski and am the founder of Birch Creek Aviation. My interest in flying started as a boy begging to spend hours off the end of the local runway watching planes come and go. Like many, I was sort of a pilot just in need of a plane and didn’t even know it! I went through the steps of growing up-school, college, the workforce, and sort of wandering not sure of a target. I found myself on an Alaska Airlines flight to Iliamna (a small village on Lake Iliamna AK) one day (from Michigan,1991) and was greeted a Beaver on Floats rumbling over my head, and then an Otter. I was hooked completely. I spent the summer as a fishing guide flying out daily on floatplanes. At that point, I knew my calling.
This career choice really allowed me to hone in some precise flying skills required to keep airplanes on small runways and more importantly, the skill of doing what is best for the passengers and plane. It really taught me the true meaning of being a “Captain."
Our program trains bush operations in most of our flying. The beauty of that is, it makes a better airman. The techniques and concepts that make a great captain flying in bush Alaska translate quite well to any type of flying. In general, our method targets taking care of the plane in as many conditions as you can think of- sand, gravel, snow, slush, ice, mud, pavement, wind, no wind, short and long runways, and cross winds. We are addressing “whole pilot” concepts and “whole environment” concepts. We are setting standards and guidelines that insure safe, stable energy management habits and procedures that put the plane and passengers in a first position of value. We are addressing personality and how to manage yourself, your ideas, and the safety of the flight. Lastly, there is not really any added time or cost for any of this as it is part of the basic experience in the first phase of your training.
Whether your aim is to run your own plane around the state, to fly Commercially in a 135 Capacity, or to hard charge for a Major Airline, this may be a fit for you. We are providing the required Certificates with the added value of good Airman Habits for life!
I am Vance Sasinowski and am the founder of Birch Creek Aviation. My interest in flying started as a boy begging to spend hours off the end of the local runway watching planes come and go. Like many, I was sort of a pilot just in need of a plane and didn’t even know it! I went through the steps of growing up-school, college, the workforce, and sort of wandering not sure of a target. I found myself on an Alaska Airlines flight to Iliamna (a small village on Lake Iliamna AK) one day (from Michigan,1991) and was greeted a Beaver on Floats rumbling over my head, and then an Otter. I was hooked completely. I spent the summer as a fishing guide flying out daily on floatplanes. At that point, I knew my calling.
This career choice really allowed me to hone in some precise flying skills required to keep airplanes on small runways and more importantly, the skill of doing what is best for the passengers and plane. It really taught me the true meaning of being a “Captain."
Our program trains bush operations in most of our flying. The beauty of that is, it makes a better airman. The techniques and concepts that make a great captain flying in bush Alaska translate quite well to any type of flying. In general, our method targets taking care of the plane in as many conditions as you can think of- sand, gravel, snow, slush, ice, mud, pavement, wind, no wind, short and long runways, and cross winds. We are addressing “whole pilot” concepts and “whole environment” concepts. We are setting standards and guidelines that insure safe, stable energy management habits and procedures that put the plane and passengers in a first position of value. We are addressing personality and how to manage yourself, your ideas, and the safety of the flight. Lastly, there is not really any added time or cost for any of this as it is part of the basic experience in the first phase of your training.
Whether your aim is to run your own plane around the state, to fly Commercially in a 135 Capacity, or to hard charge for a Major Airline, this may be a fit for you. We are providing the required Certificates with the added value of good Airman Habits for life!
To become a pilot, you must complete a certain amount of flight training and pass a series of knowledge exams.
You'll also need to pass an oral exam and practical test, during which you will demonstrate your aeronautical knowledge and flying skills to an examiner.
The specific type of pilot certificate you will need depends on the flying you want to do and the type of aircraft you wish to fly.
Choosing a flight school is important. At Birch Creek Aviation, we encourage you to tour our flight school so you can physically see the aircraft and interact with our instructors to ensure it will be a good match for you.
We offer a Discovery Flight to help you determine if becoming a pilot is the right choice for you.
Another parameter to consider when choosing a flight school is the location. Learning from where you live in Alaska is an advantage because you experience firsthand Alaska's terrain and unique conditions.
Visit us in Anchorage to examine the types of aircraft we use for training and how well they are maintained. Aircraft availability and reliability are two important considerations at your prospective flight school.
To become a pilot, you must complete a certain amount of flight training and pass a series of knowledge exams.
You'll also need to pass an oral exam and practical test, during which you will demonstrate your aeronautical knowledge and flying skills to an examiner.
The specific type of pilot certificate you will need depends on the flying you want to do and the type of aircraft you wish to fly.
Choosing a flight school is important. At Birch Creek Aviation, we encourage you to tour our flight school so you can physically see the aircraft and interact with our instructors to ensure it will be a good match for you.
We offer a Check Ride or Discovery Flight to help your determine if becoming a pilot is the right choice for you.
Another parameter to consider when choosing a flight school is the location. Learning from where you live in Alaska is an advantage because you experience firsthand Alaska's terrain and unique conditions.
Visit us in Anchorage to examine the types of aircraft we use for training and how well they are maintained. Aircraft availability and reliability are two important considerations at your prospective flight school.
At Birch Creek Aviation, we understand that becoming a pilot is a challenging yet rewarding process.
Even though flight training requires a lot of hard work and dedication at times, as a flight student here, you have access to a wide range of resources to help you accomplish your training.
You receive one-on-one assistance from Certified Flight Instructors to help you succeed.
When your flight training is complete, your sense of accomplishment and your opportunity to pursue a fulfilling career makes it well worth it.
Training Aircraft:
Cessna 172's with Garmin 430's and ads-b
Floatplane is a 172 with Aerocet floats
Training and Time building in our Cessna 150
Wet Rates Land Planes:
Cessna 172 $180/hr
Cessna 150 $140/hr
Wet Rate including Instructor:
Float 172 $375/hr
(Dual only. Includes instructor)
Instructor Rates: $75/hr
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2321 Merrill Field, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
907-343-9886
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