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About
Hood Aero is a full-service FBO and flight training provider located in the Columbia River Gorge, offering Part 61 flight training, aircraft rental, tailwheel endorsements, seaplane instruction, instrument training, and advanced courses. Training locations include Hood River (4S2) and Dallesport (KDLS). Hood Aero also provides aircraft maintenance, avionics services, scenic tours, and charter service.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Hood Aero has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Hood Aero is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Hood Aero 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.
Hood Aero's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
Yes, Hood Aero has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Hood Aero does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.