Flight Instruction

Azimuth Flight Training strives to provide an unmatched training experience by taking full advantage of the dynamic training environment of Northwest Oregon that blends flight experiences both within and outside of locally controlled airspace, both towered and non-towered airports, grass landing strips, short and narrow strips, mountainous terrain, and a whole slew of challenging weather conditions. Learn to fly in Portland, Oregon with Azimuth Flight Training and you will become a four-season pilot, experiencing so much of what the world of aviation has to offer that you won’t just become a “pilot,” but you’ll be able to call yourself an aviator.

If you’d like more information about specific training requirements (training hours, aeronautical experience, etc), select the title “Training Requirement-by the numbers” to the right of this page, under the “pages” tab.

Flight Instruction – It’s what we do best! – We don’t just tell you what you have to do to earn your license, we work with you to create a custom training experience that best suits your needs, goals, and comfort level. We’ll outfit you with the best training materials and custom resources to address your goals and educational needs.

Thinking about going “pro?”  Contemplating a career flying with an airline? Azimuth instructors are certified to instruct at every level of certification, so if you’re harboring dreams of cheap hotel rooms and 16 hour duty days then you are in the right place! Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations outlines all the requirements for every license and rating you’ll need to put yourself firmly on the path to becoming a Professional Pilot. And while becoming a professional pilot is often misidentified as a ”young” person’s trade, in fact, roughly one quarter to one third of all applicants considering a career in aviation are actually transitioning from a first, second, and sometimes third career! If you’re on the “wrong” side of college, marriage, kids, life… Azimuth Aviation will be able to provide a clear, achievable path that leads you in to the flight deck of your choice.

“Okay, I’m all in! Where do I sign?” – You don’t. The luxury of our training programs are that there are no up front costs. You can pay per lesson or put money on account for both the aircraft and the instructor to better manage your training budget, but either way you choose. The only training requirement is that by the time you are ready for your first solo flight you possess the necessary liability insurance to rent the aircraft ( hull damage coverage is also recommended, but optional) and a current Medical/Student Pilot Certificate. Contact r.payne@flyingnw.com for information on how to obtain either, or both of these things.

Although not impossible, it is not common that many students following a Part 61 training program achieve the required level of flight proficiency in the minimum hours outlined in the “Regulations.”

We aim to evaluate your abilities before we start adding costs to your projected investment so that you may plan as appropriate. This evaluation period varies from student to student and is based upon several factors such as previous flight experience, certificates or ratings held in similar class or category of aircraft, or zero time at all.

Questions? E-mail r.payne@flyingnw.com, or contact  503.261.3915.

 For a complete list of Azimuth Flight Training policies, please visit the “Free Resources” page on our website and download the Azimuth Aviation Policies document.

ADDITIONAL POLICIES:

Azimuth Aviation does not own or operate its own fleet of aircraft and instead fosters partnerships with local area flight clubs, aircraft rental groups and FBO’s to facilitate aviation training throughout Oregon, Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

Current operations are based out of Gorge Winds Aviation in Troutdale, OR, but our instructors/pilots are flexible and always willing to discuss training options that best suit your goals and your location.

Videotaping and photography of your flight lesson is encouraged, but if you plan on using the photos or videos on a public forum, (like Youtube, Twitter, or a personal Blog) please ask the permission of the instructor or the Pilot-in-Command BEFORE you post the information to the Internet. We hope the same courtesy would be extended for sharing personal information about your instructors as well.

Until you are the Flight Instructor, the instructor maintains the responsibility of making a final “Go / No Go” decision regarding dual-instructional and/or student solo and cross-country flights, regardless of your level of training or total time. Nothing personal, but we all have families that love us and want us to be around for a long, long time… okay, well most of us.