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Westwind Aviation Inc. Last Visit: 04.28.2009

Westwind Aviation, based in Friday Harbor, Washington, provides a range of flying experiences including Charter Flights, Flight Training, Scenic Flights and Pilot Services. We also provide ground school classes, seminars and a Pilot Store for the aviator's needs. We have experienced instructors and charter pilots to make your flight safe and enjoyable. Our goal is to provide the best service possible at all times. We are located in the beautiful San Juan Islands of Washington State.

We're a flight organization based in Friday Habor, Washington
School Type:   Part 61.

Training Area:   Local.

Instruction Materials:    Gleim, King, FAA and Custom.

Syllabus:    Gleim and Custom.

Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).

Certificates:    Sport Pilot, Recreational, Private, Commercial, ATP, CFI and CFII.

Ratings:    VFR, IFR, Commercial, CFI, CFII, Multiengine and Multiengine Instructor.

Class:   Single Engine Land.

Engines:   Single.

Endorsement:   Complex.

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, Aircraft Checkouts and Insurance Checkouts.

Training Orientation:    Career (Carrier, Commercial, Military), Business (Private) and Recreation (all non-commercial flight).

Career Focus:    Commercial (includes air taxi, survey, ambulance, etc) and Flight Instruction.

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School, Accelerated (full days, intense) and Self-Paced.

Type of Rental:   Licensed Pilots.

Type of Airplanes Available:   Cessna 172/Cessna 150/Evektor SportStar

Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Lounge, Flight Planning Area, Lending Library (books, videos, software) and Simulator.

Airport Facilities:    Restaurant and Pilot Shop.

Airport Locations (codes):   KFHR

Admin Support:   Job Interview prep or coordination.

Professional Affiliations:    AOPA and Cessna Pilot Center.

Total Instructors:   3

Weather:   Year round flying

School Description
We provide single engine Cessna aircraft for training and can also train in your aircraft. We also do light sport training in Evektor SportStar aircraft. Our instructors are qualified in everything from tail draggers to MD-80s and have experience teaching everything from private pilot to ATP.

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