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About
Rainier Flight Service is a premier flight training provider founded in 2009, offering career and leisure flight training under FAA Part 61 and Part 141 at multiple locations throughout Puget Sound including Seattle, Everett, Auburn, Gig Harbor, and Renton. The school operates a fleet of 70+ aircraft including Cessna 162s, Cessna 172s, Cessna 182s, and Piper Seminoles, and offers courses from Private Pilot through CFI/CFII/MEI. Rainier emphasizes safety, standardization, and modern technology including glass cockpit avionics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rainier Flight Service has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Rainier Flight Service 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, Rainier Flight Service 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.
Rainier Flight Service's training fleet includes the Cessna 162 (Skycatcher), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 182T (Skylane), and Piper PA-44 (Seminole). 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, Rainier Flight Service has the following flight training device: Frasca RTD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Rainier Flight Service does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.