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.

Safety in Motion Flight Center offers a fully concierge-driven array of services to support both our transient and based aviation customers. Whether you need aviation fuel, above and below-wing servicing, transportation, catering, pilot support, or other comfort & support services, you can count on us to make it happen!

Safety in Motion Flight Center is a professional Part 141 Flight School, which is approved by both the FAA and VA for providing flight training programs and supporting a host of VA Educational Benefits.

It’s the time of year when we think about Giving, and the Gift of Flight is one of the best presents anyone could receive. Contact us today to get your gift certificates.

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!

Spencer Aircraft at Thun Field in Puyallup, WA, is your source for Aircraft Parts, Industrial & MIL-Spec hardware, Pilot Supplies, Advanced Cleaners, and Aviation Related Gifts.

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.