Good schools in PNW

NFO_FFO · August 17th, 2007, 23:55

All,

will be retiring from military in about 5-7 months and looking to get back into flying - looking for recommedations for flight schools in pacific northwest - looking primarily in Seattle, Portland, Bend areas.

Having been out of any cockpit for 8 yrs and civilian side for 18 - i will obviously be requiring a loonngggg BFR just to learn how to taxi and T/O and land again. I am looking at adding CSEL and CFI/II MEI ratings to my tickets and probably looking to try and get a job at the outfit I train at ... 141 a plus as i can offset some costs with VA benefits, but not a must - have done some prelim searches and requests - Hilsboro aviation, Precision Aviation, Professional air - oregon ... Galvin and snohomish flying service in seattle area .... info on the above or others to consider would be greatly appreciated ...

thanks for your assistance

r/m

Cessnaflyer · August 18th, 2007, 00:09

The two I know are Galvin and Snohomish.

I used to do my training at Galvin before 9/11 happened. They are a really nice FBO but they are so expensive!

Snohomish is more of a Mom and Pop type place and their prices are a little lower but they are still expensive.

I would suggest both of them if money isn't a concern they do have quality instruction. There are some other cheaper options like Accu-Wings in Renton.

DE727UPS · August 18th, 2007, 03:50

Matt777 was at Galvin's as a CFI, last I heard. He hardly ever posts, though. You might try PMing him.

NFO_FFO · August 19th, 2007, 01:23

all,

thanks for your help... will see how finances go in a couple of months - will have a retirement check coming in but that will be swallowed with house and food payments -

r/ m

August 17th, 2007, 23:55	#1
NFO_FFO Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10	Good schools in PNW All, will be retiring from military in about 5-7 months and looking to get back into flying - looking for recommedations for flight schools in pacific northwest - looking primarily in Seattle, Portland, Bend areas. Having been out of any cockpit for 8 yrs and civilian side for 18 - i will obviously be requiring a loonngggg BFR just to learn how to taxi and T/O and land again. I am looking at adding CSEL and CFI/II MEI ratings to my tickets and probably looking to try and get a job at the outfit I train at ... 141 a plus as i can offset some costs with VA benefits, but not a must - have done some prelim searches and requests - Hilsboro aviation, Precision Aviation, Professional air - oregon ... Galvin and snohomish flying service in seattle area .... info on the above or others to consider would be greatly appreciated ... thanks for your assistance r/m

August 18th, 2007, 00:09	#2
Cessnaflyer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,422	Re: Good schools in PNW The two I know are Galvin and Snohomish. I used to do my training at Galvin before 9/11 happened. They are a really nice FBO but they are so expensive! Snohomish is more of a Mom and Pop type place and their prices are a little lower but they are still expensive. I would suggest both of them if money isn't a concern they do have quality instruction. There are some other cheaper options like Accu-Wings in Renton. __________________ Chris, CFI, CFII Now I could let these dream killers kill my self-esteem or use it as the steam to power my dreams That's how you treat things, stay hungry.

August 18th, 2007, 03:50	#3
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,515	Re: Good schools in PNW Matt777 was at Galvin's as a CFI, last I heard. He hardly ever posts, though. You might try PMing him. __________________ Click here to see how I became a UPS pilot http://www.jetcareers.com/content/view/65/132/

August 19th, 2007, 01:23	#4
NFO_FFO Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10	Re: Good schools in PNW all, thanks for your help... will see how finances go in a couple of months - will have a retirement check coming in but that will be swallowed with house and food payments - r/ m

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