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Flight Training Continues at SIMFC During KPLU Runway Reconstruction

KPLU's runway is closed for reconstruction until early November, and our pilots are still flying. Find out how flight training continues at Safety In Motion Flight Center, from ground school and simulator time in Puyallup to our new Ground School starting October 6.

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Redbird BATD Simulator Now in Service at Our Olympia Location

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.

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Join Us at the 2025 Northwest Aviation Conference!

Join us at the 2025 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup, WA, February 22-23. Chief Flight Instructor Shawn Pratt will be presenting Pacific NW Mountain Flying Clinic on Sunday, February 23rd: 1:00 PM in the Pioneer Room.

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Choosing Your Path: Flight School, Academy, or College?

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.

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Army Blackhawk Pilot Trains in RTP

Mariah Bennett is an Army Blackhawk Pilot who has been training with her instructor Shawn Pratt, in Safety in Motion Flight Center’s Rotorcraft Transition Program (RTP) and using her Post 9/11 VA benefits. She has added both airplane single-engine land and instrument ratings to her commercial rotor-wing pilot certificate and is now pursuing her Multi-engine Rating.

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Upcoming Northwest Aviation Conference

Join us at the 2024 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup, WA, February 24-25. Chief Flight Instructor Shawn Pratt will be presenting Military Transition Resources and Tips for Career Pilots on Saturday, February 24th: 11:45 AM - South Foyer.

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