We’re is excited to announce that a new Redbird Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) has been placed into service this year at our Olympia, WA location! This FAA-approved flight simulator delivers realistic cockpit replication and a true-to-life visual environment, giving our Flight Training students a cost-effective, safe, and repeatable way to build skills.

Private Pilot Ground School starts July 14, 2026. Ten week course is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8:30 pm at Safety in Motion Flight Center at both locations, plus online via Zoom.

Private Pilot Ground School starts April 14, 2026. Ten week course is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8:30 pm at Safety in Motion Flight Center at both locations, plus online via Zoom.

Join our upcoming seminar: "How to Pass a Check Ride and Stage Checks" on August 11th in Puyallup and August 13th in Olympia. Evening sessions 6-8 PM, $20 per person with pizza included. Expert tips from Chief Flight Instructor Shawn Pratt to help you succeed on your check ride.

Compare flight school options and see why choosing Safety in Motion Flight Center offers key advantages over national academies. Understand Part 61 vs. Part 141 flight training and find the perfect program for your pilot journey.

International students can pursue quality flight training at Safety in Motion Flight Center. Learn about TSA requirements, visa processes, and our comprehensive flight training programs for non-U.S. citizens in the Pacific Northwest.

Discover how to become a pilot with Safety in Motion Flight Center. Learn about flight training requirements, costs, and the journey to earning your Private Pilot certificate with the Pacific Northwest's premier flight school.

This Veterans Day, discover how your GI Bill® benefits can launch your aviation career at Safety in Motion Flight Center. VA-approved flight training in Puyallup and Olympia, WA, led by veteran pilots who understand your journey.

Discover the key differences between flight schools, academies, and colleges with Safety in Motion Flight Center. Learn which aviation training path best fits your goals, timeline, and budget in the Pacific Northwest.

Understand Part 141 and Part 61 flight training. Choose your ideal pilot training path!

Explore diverse pilot career paths with Safety In Motion Flight Center. Your aviation future starts here!

Safety in Motion Flight Center offers many types of training. Find the best fit for your learning style, training goals, budget, and location.

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. 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.

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?

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.

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 has announced its plans to hire more than 3,500 new employees, including 550 new pilots.

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.

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.