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About
Columbia Aviation Center specializes in taildragger and multi-engine flight training at Scappoose Industrial Airpark, Oregon. Offering primary through ATP-level training, tailwheel endorsements, CFI certification, and aircraft rental, with over 40 years of experience and a 100% first-time pass rate for CFI applicants.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Columbia Aviation Center has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Columbia Aviation Center operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Columbia Aviation Center does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Columbia Aviation Center trains in the Piper PA-22-20 (Pacer). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Columbia Aviation Center. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Columbia Aviation Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.