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Welcome to Rainier Flight Service - Puget Sound’s premier flight training provider.

Whether you are just getting started as a student pilot or adding additional certificates and ratings we make training safe, efficient, affordable and fun!

10/06/2026

✈️ Trivia Tuesday!

What does the PAVE checklist assess as part of risk management?

A) Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, External pressures
B) Performance, Altitude, VFR, Emergency
C) Power, Airspeed, VNE, Engine
D) Pilot, Airspace, Weather, Equipment

08/12/2026

We have a new Instrument rated pilot!!!!!!😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️

Congratulations to Toby for passing his Instrument checkride today at Auburn!

08/11/2026

Reminder! Our Emergency Procedures Online Seminar will be tonight at 6PM, hosted by our very own CFI/CFII Isaac Rodriguez! Teams Meeting Link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2879116791152?p=mpp8vCiFvJg0B6bzRQ

Sharpen your decision-making skills and be prepared for the unexpected with this focused webinar on emergency flight procedures. From system malfunctions to in-flight weather deviations, this session equips pilots with the knowledge and confidence to manage critical situations safely and effectively. Learn how to recognize early warning signs, execute immediate action checklists, and maintain situational awareness under pressure.

What You’ll Learn:

• Handling engine failures, electrical malfunctions, and control anomalies

• Best practices for off-airport landings and forced approach techniques

• Aeronautical decision-making under high-stress conditions

• Effective use of checklists and cockpit resource management

• Communication strategies with ATC during emergencies

• Post-incident procedures and reporting requirements

08/10/2026

Reminder! Our Emergency Procedures Online Seminar will be tomorrow at 6PM, hosted by our very own CFI/CFII Isaac Rodriguez! We will post the Teams meeting link tomorrow prior to the start time.

Sharpen your decision-making skills and be prepared for the unexpected with this focused webinar on emergency flight procedures. From system malfunctions to in-flight weather deviations, this session equips pilots with the knowledge and confidence to manage critical situations safely and effectively. Learn how to recognize early warning signs, execute immediate action checklists, and maintain situational awareness under pressure.

What You’ll Learn:

• Handling engine failures, electrical malfunctions, and control anomalies

• Best practices for off-airport landings and forced approach techniques

• Aeronautical decision-making under high-stress conditions

• Effective use of checklists and cockpit resource management

• Communication strategies with ATC during emergencies

• Post-incident procedures and reporting requirements

08/04/2026

✈️ Big news from Rainier Flight Service!
We’ve added a second Piper Seminole at our Paine Field location — expanding capacity for Multi-Engine and Multi-Engine Instructor training.
Need to knock out your Multi-Engine rating quickly? We can get you finished in as little as one week.
Reach out to our Front Desk today:
📧 [email protected]
Let’s get you multi-engine rated!

07/25/2026

Congratulations to Max and Charlie for completing their 1st Solo Flight!!!!!
✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

(KPAE Boeing 777 👀👀👀)

07/17/2026

Congratulations to Noah and Brad for completing their 1st Solo Flight!!!!!
✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

07/14/2026

Reminder that our free online seminar Advanced Cross Country Planning is this coming tonight Tuesday, July 14th @ 6PM!!!!
Meeting Link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmQ2MmUyNzEtZDZmYy00ODI3LTg0NmEtNDQ3ZDgzNzNlYWU1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22dc7f474f-2b07-4e7b-8187-cf846bbab8e6%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22eb14fe99-3f73-487b-8f8f-251d390e6f01%22%7d

Take your flight planning skills to the next level with this in-depth webinar designed for pilots ready to master the complexities of cross country operations. Whether you're preparing for long-range solo flights or refining your route strategy, this session will equip you with the tools, techniques, and regulatory insights to plan with precision and confidence.
What You’ll Learn:
1. Route optimization using real-world airspace and weather scenarios
2. Regulatory considerations for cross-border and complex airspace transitions
3. Fuel planning, alternate selection, and risk mitigation strategies
4. Leveraging advanced tools: ForeFlight, NOTAMs, TFRs, and flight service resources
5. Best practices for briefing, documentation, and contingency planning

07/13/2026

Reminder that our free online seminar Advanced Cross Country Planning is this coming tomorrow Tuesday, July 14th @ 6PM!!!! We will post the link tomorrow.
Take your flight planning skills to the next level with this in-depth webinar designed for pilots ready to master the complexities of cross country operations. Whether you're preparing for long-range solo flights or refining your route strategy, this session will equip you with the tools, techniques, and regulatory insights to plan with precision and confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Route optimization using real-world airspace and weather scenarios
2. Regulatory considerations for cross-border and complex airspace transitions
3. Fuel planning, alternate selection, and risk mitigation strategies
4. Leveraging advanced tools: ForeFlight, NOTAMs, TFRs, and flight service resources
5. Best practices for briefing, documentation, and contingency planning

06/09/2026

Our free online seminar Insights with a Designated Pilot Examiner is tonight Tuesday, June 9th @ 6PM!!!!

Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTA1NWY4ZDctYzE1NC00MTA5LTljMjAtNzBiNmM3ZmVlY2My%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22dc7f474f-2b07-4e7b-8187-cf846bbab8e6%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22eb14fe99-3f73-487b-8f8f-251d390e6f01%22%7d

What You’ll Learn:
1. What examiners look for: mindset, professionalism, and practical skill
2. Common pitfalls and how to avoid them—both on the ground and in the air
3. How to prepare your logbook, endorsements, and IACRA documentation
4. Scenario-based decision making and how to demonstrate ADM effectively
5. Tips for oral exam success: answering clearly, staying calm, and showing readiness

Address

1620 26th Avenue NW
Gig Harbor, WA
98335

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14256106293

Website

http://www.rainierflightservice.com/

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