Courses
Private Pilot Course
Flying continues to be the safest and most efficient mode of transportation. At Gorge Aviation Services we train pilots to keep this fact true. We follow a part 61 structure which enables great flexibility and a fun learning learning environment. To become a private pilot you need a FAA minimum of 40 hours of total time which must consist of at least 20 hours of dual instruction, and 10 hours of solo flight. With the assistance of our instructors and a syllabus you can track your progress and come prepared with an agenda and leave with a sense of accomplishment after every lesson. We not only take pride in training safe pilots, but strive to make flying fun and an overall rewarding experience. Obtaining your Private Pilot Certificate will be one of the most memorable adventures of your life. You will find the process challenging, and at the same time extremely fulfilling.
Instrument Rating Course
Have you ever wondered how you can navigate the skies safely while flying through the clouds? Well, this is where you learn to do what the birds wont even attempt. Obtaining an instrument rating not only enables you fly in the weather but also makes you a more well rounded pilot. At Gorge Aviation Services we follow a proven and effective syllabus that will help guide you through FAA checkride and set you up for a lifetime of safe instrument flight. This will vastly improve your airplane handing skills, flight planning, and will likely lower your insurance rates as well.
G1000 Training
Glass cockpits are here to stay. Once proficient at the knobs and buttons, the Garmin 1000 avionics suite offers a margin of safety to pilots that even the jet pilots wish for. You don't have to imagine what it would be like to have up to the minute weather at your destination, live traffic alerts in busy airspace, and all of the airport and frequency information you'd ever want right at your fingertips. For most current pilots with little or no GPS experience, the transition should still be less than 5 hours in the air for VFR applications. For current IFR pilots, combine your Technically Advanced Aircraft transition with your next IPC! We also stock Max Trescott's popular G1000 and GPS handbooks for home study to augment your hands on experience with us.