So I jumped in head first and bought my first Maule, only problem is I don't know how to fly a plane with the little wheel on the correct end. Insurance quotes I got are requiring 15 hrs dual with an instructor with Maule time.

Any recommendations for Maule instructors up here? Preferably in the Valley. Plane is based at 4AK6 now, but I could have it moved if need be.

Check the Willow airport. There's a fellow up there that has a MX7-180 who has an air taxi and I believe also does instruction.
Welcome aboard!
Kurt

pictures or it never happened!

Congrats

Congrats- look forward to seeing it!
I second the Willow recommendation. It's Walt Warner, at Legends Aviation. Excellent instructor. I actually got my taildragger checkout in his Maule.

I got hold of Walt at Willow. He's on skis until March. Looks like the hunt continues.

MauleEnvy wrote:I got hold of Walt at Willow. He's on skis until March. Looks like the hunt continues.

He won't let you train in your plane?

TxAgfisher wrote:He won't let you train in your plane?

No, he only trains in his Plane. I doubt I’ll wait until March when he’s back on wheels. If I can’t get something solid set for up here soon, I’ll make plans to the lower 48 and get it done.

Try Dean Paulson in Anchorage. I haven't talked to him in a few years so I don't know if he is still instructing or not but worth a call. I'll PM his number to you. Since I haven't talked with him, I feel kind of uncomfortable throwing his number out there!