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.

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.

On March 16th, 2024, Chief Flight Instructor Shawn Pratt will be presenting the Pacific Northwest Mountain Flying Clinic at our Puyallup and Olympia locations.

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.

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.

At the 2023 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup, WA, February 25-26.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Safety in Motion Flight Center makes the rounds at local high schools and college fairs to talk to students about a career in flight.

We offer several specialty training classes for pilots seeking to acquire additional skills and abilities.

Learn more about the Horizon/Alaska Airlines Pilot Development Program. A great place to start a career as a commercial pilot. Begin your training right here at Safety in Motion Flight Center.

Are you researching Flight Schools? Have you ever wondered what ‘Part 61’ or ‘Part 141’ refers to? Safety in Motion Flight Center is recognized as the Pacific Northwest's leader in providing safe, professional, and comprehensive aviation services to the general aviation community and provides training in accordance with both regulations.

We are keenly aware of the costs involved in flight training, and do all that we can to help you achieve your goals with the minimum expense possible. Here are some steps to help you “take off” with the best financial footing.

Regardless of where you are in your pilot journey—researching schools, determining costs, completing your private pilot certificate, looking into additional certificates or ratings, becoming an instructor, or doing specialty training—Safety In Motion Flight Center has everything you need to get you Flying!

We offer mountain flying clinics and in-flight training. Much of this training can be credited toward training requirements for Private and Commercial certificates while experiencing a fun and educational day of flying!

We have processed a lot of active duty and veterans through our RTP and general pilot certificate and rating programs using VA, CA, or out-of-pocket funding.

Safety in Motion will hold a CFI Ground School at KPLU on Monday & Tuesday Mornings from 8 - 10am.