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With over 65 years of experience, there is no doubt that Snohomish Flying Service (SFS) has earned a reputation as an industry leader successfully training professional and competent pilots since 1945.

Flight training cost estimates are based on Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 141 completion requirements and because SFS is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved school, the ground and flight times required to complete are lower….saving you time and money.  Instruction is conducted under a strictly monitored FAA approved syllabus of training with clear objectives and completion standards; this is not the case under unapproved FAR Part 61 flight training.  Under FAR 141, pilot instructors undertake regular flight and ground checks with FAA Inspectors and the Helicopters used in the training courses undergo regular FAA maintenance inspections. 

An example regarding cost savings... a student completing a professional Commercial Pilot Course under the SFS FAR 141 training program is required to have a total time of 190 hours.  A student receiving instruction under FAR Part 61 is required to have a total time of 250 hours.  A professional Commercial Pilot career student training at SFS can save up to 60 hours of instructional time which translates to a savings greater than $10,000 based on the minimum course time. 

To further our commitment in a superior learning environment while offering additional cost savings opportunities, we have invested in the purchase of 180 acres of training land surrounding the airport.  That means the hundreds of dollars you might spend at other schools flying to and from practice locations can be immediately invested in your training without accruing unnecessary flight hours traveling to and from the practice area.

 Advanced students with previously logged flight hours may qualify to receive flight hour credit towards the advanced course of training provided the previously logged flight hours meet the eligibility requirements under FAR 141.  Students are encouraged to constantly maintain the frequency of training as additional time may be required if steady progression is not maintained; varied learning abilities may also be a determining factor.  Consistent attendance enhances learning and reduces repetition of maneuvers and ground lessons previously completed.

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