The Washington Post recently interviewed Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, and United Airlines CEO, Scott Kirby, about the current state and the future of the aviation industry.

According to the FAA, impairment from medication, particularly over-the-counter (OTC) medication, has been cited in a number of accidents in general aviation.

A prototype, all-electric airplane, by the name of Alice, took its first flight on September 27, 2022, in central Washington state.

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.

There are many advantages to booking a charter flight, such as being able to fly on your own schedule, not having to wait in line, flying into airports that may be much closer to your actual destination, and more!

Did you know the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has a specific area dedicated to Aviation?

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.

See the Puget Sound and the majestic Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges from the air! Book a scenic flight with Safety In Motion Flight Center Today!

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.

Photographs from another great Airshow at Olympia Regional Airport.

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 had the honor of hosting the Cessnas 2 Oshkosh (C2O) event in Washington on May 22nd. Oshkosh is the nation’s largest fly-in event.

We will be providing fueling support, aircraft tie-down space, and RV space for the Olympic Airshow coming to the Olympic Regional Airport June 18 and 19, 2022.

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.