Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
Northwest Flight Service is a flight training and aircraft maintenance provider based at Felts Field Airport (KSFF) in Spokane, Washington. As a Cirrus Authorized Platinum Training Center and the only approved general aviation maintenance provider at Felts Field, NWFS offers training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, and CFII certificates, as well as Cirrus transition training and flight reviews. Their training fleet includes Cirrus SR20 and Cessna 172N aircraft, supported by FAA-approved AATD simulators.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Northwest Flight Service has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Northwest Flight Service 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.
Yes, Northwest Flight Service has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Northwest Flight Service's training fleet includes the Cirrus SR20 G7, Cirrus SR20 G6, and Cessna 172N (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.
Yes, Northwest Flight Service has the following flight training devices: Noble Flight Sim and FlyThisSim TouchTrainer Vx. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Northwest Flight Service does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.