News and Events
All the latest News and Information
The Types of Training We Offer
Safety in Motion Flight Center offers many types of training. Find the best fit for your learning style, training goals, budget, and location.
Different Types of Pilots
Whether you are just researching information to become a pilot or looking to advance your pilot skills, it’s helpful to know how many different types of pilot positions there are.
Private Pilot Ground School Starts April 2nd
Private Pilot Ground School starts April 2nd. Ten week course is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8:30 pm at Safety in Motion Flight Center in both Puyallup and Olympia locations, plus online via Zoom.
How To Bridge the Gap – Commercial Pilot to Airline Pilot
The journey to becoming an airline pilot can be challenging. Airlines typically mandate a minimum of 1500 flight hours before considering candidates. However, to complete your commercial pilot training, you are only required to have 300 flight hours. So how do you bridge the gap?
We’re Proud of Our Pilots
Taking off in an aircraft by yourself for the first time is a moment in your life you will never forget, and the completion of your Checkride signifies you are officially a pilot! When our pilots complete their Solo Flight or Checkride, we honor their achievement on our Pilot Wall-of-Fame.
What You Need to Know About Flight Training
Whether you are just researching information to become a pilot or looking to advance your pilot skills, there are many things to consider before you begin Flight Training. If you are considering getting a pilot certificate or rating there are a few very important things to know. Such as the difference between flight schools.
Alaska Airlines is Hiring Over 500 New Pilots
Alaska Airlines has announced its plans to hire more than 3,500 new employees, including 550 new pilots.
Private Pilot Ground School Starts January 24th
Private Pilot Ground School is starting soon! Ten week course is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8:30 pm at Safety in Motion Flight Center in both Puyallup and Olympia, plus online via Zoom.
Zach Halbert After His First Solo
Student Zach Halbert, with Certified Flight Instructor, John Rinaldi, just after his First Solo Flight, which he completed in only 10 hours! Learn more about taking a solo flight at Safety In Motion Flight School.
There is a Huge Pilot Shortage – Start Flying Today!
As air travel demand continues to recover from 2020 the demand for pilots has outstripped the supply and will continue to worsen over the next decade. It’s estimated that global aviation will be short nearly 80,000 pilots by 2032. There’s never been a better time to learn to fly!
What Is A Recreational Pilot?
The recreational pilot license program was started by the FAA to provide an easy way for people to fly single-engine aircraft for their own enjoyment without the advanced training and higher cost of becoming a pilot.
What is the Difference Between a Flight School, Flight Academy, or College?
Are you curious what it takes to become a pilot? If you’re serious about flying, there’s no time like the present to get started. Years of schooling followed by months of training may seem like more than you can commit to, but the good news is, there’s a faster way!
SIM Available at Local College and Career Fairs
Safety in Motion Flight Center makes the rounds at local high schools and college fairs to talk to students about a career in flight.