Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 62
About
Tailspin Tommy's is located at scenic Jefferson County International Airport (0S9) near historic Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula. We offer aircraft maintenance services including major and minor repairs, modifications, annual inspections, insurance claims, and aircraft salvage. We also offer aircraft rentals, flight instruction for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Multiengine certificates, and Pilot Flight Reviews.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150M (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,500 – $29,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Tailspin Tommy's is estimated to cost $7,500 – $29,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Tailspin Tommy's 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, Tailspin Tommy's 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.
Tailspin Tommy's's training fleet includes the Cessna 150M and Cessna 172M (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 Tailspin Tommy's. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Tailspin Tommy's does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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