STUDENT PILOT TESTIMONIALS

There is nothing more rewarding for us than seeing the skills, confidence and knowledge of our students take hold and help them achieve all their flying goals and dreams. We are grateful for the kind words we continue to receive here at Rainier Flight Service. We are proud of our work ethic and dedication to our flight students, and of course we feel we offer the best flight training in Seattle. When we receive kind words and praise from our students, we are always very thankful. The testimonials section of our website is new, and we will be adding more of our testimonials over time. Check back often as we continue to update this page.


	I have been around aviation my whole life. In pursuit of my Initial CFI rating I didn’t want to just go to a “school” and get the standard run through. I was looking for something that would be better tailored to what I needed to get the CFI rating done right. I found that with Gordon Alvord. The professionalism and depth of knowledge was incredible. He was able to get me ready for probably one of the toughest check rides I will ever have to take and in a very reasonable amount of time. I had a confidence going into that Initial CFI check ride that I had the knowledge and training I needed to make it a success. With a current average failure rate for the Initial CFI rating, here in the Seattle area of 80 – 90% failure on the first attempt, we got it done the first try. That says a lot for the Instructor signing you off. I would absolutely recommend the guys at Rainer Flight Service for any level of flight training. Joel King

	I received instruction from Rainier Flight Service to get my Private Pilot license. I was already excited about flying but Gordon made it even more so. Despite having a busy schedule, Gordon was very accommodating to my needs. He was patient and supportive when I made mistakes, and helpful in getting me to understand how to improve. Gordon does not teach to the FAA test just so I can pass, he emphasizes concepts that help me be a safe pilot. I would recommend Rainier Flight Service to anyone who is looking to learn how to fly, and have a good time in the process. *Derek Leung*

	After researching lots of possible training options, I chose Rainier Flight Service as a clear cut above the rest for many reasons. First, the quality of the instructors. I felt very safe knowing I was flying with ATP rated pilots, who were able to teach me not just the numbers and facts, but the ideas and concepts behind them. They were very flexible, and accommodated my schedule and needs. We were able to work around my busy school schedule (as a 17 year old), and I had my license after 6 months with RFS. The instructors have created a curriculum that is practical, flexible, informative, and very enjoyable. RFS also has excellent aircraft. I flew the C152 during the later part of my training, and on my solo cross-countries. The VFR GPS and well-maintained aircraft gave me peace of mind and made getting my license much more enjoyable. The rental prices for RFS are very reasonable, and correspond to the high quality of maintenance and upkeep in the aircraft. Overall, I would recommend RFS to anybody as their flight training provider. *Graham Frost*