Arctic Flyers’ Instructors

Arctic Flyers is owned and operated by Heidi and her son Rick.  They have been flying and instructing for over 40 years.

In 1969, Heidi and her husband, Hermann, decided to put their Alaskan aviation experience to good use, opening their flight instruction school in Anchorage, Alaska. In 1981, they were joined in the operation by their son Rick. Sadly, Hermann passed away in March of 2009.

Since its inception, Arctic Flyers has provided top-notch aviation instruction from its home base at Anchorage International Airport, and the adjacent Lake Hood Seaplane base.

Heidi Ruess 

Private - Commercial - ATP- Instrument - CFII - Float

Heidi has been instructing since 1966. She has more than 30,000 hours both as a CFI and as a commercial pilot. Heidi provides float, tricycle gear, tail dragger and emergency instruction.  Heidi is an FAA flight examiner (private and commercial) and is licensed to provide check rides for students seeking their private pilot license.

Rick Ruess

Private - Commercial - ATP- Instrument - CFII - Float

Rick has been instructing since 1981. He has more than 26,000 hours both as a CFI and as a commercial pilot.  Rick provides float, tricycle gear, tail dragger and emergency instruction.  Rick is also a commercial pilot who in the past has flown a Citation Jet as well as a variety of turbo-prop, multi-engine and other aircraft.  Rick also has an A&P license and can provide biennial flight reviews with complete records check on your aircraft.

  Call us or email if you have questions!

Arctic Flyers (907) 243-3953

Heidi Ruess Cell:(907) 242-0413

Rick Ruess Cell:(907) 441-7819

Anchorage, Alaska

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