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About
Columbia Pacific Aviation (CPA) is a full-service aviation company based at Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Moses Lake, WA since 1993. CPA offers flight training, aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance, air cargo handling, cargo security screening, aircraft management, flight test support, FBO services, airliner storage, aircraft dismantling and recycling, and vehicle rental.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Columbia Pacific Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Columbia Pacific Aviation 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 Pacific Aviation 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 Pacific Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 152 and Cessna 172 (Skyhawk). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Columbia Pacific Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Columbia Pacific Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.