Four Day Training Package Includes:
An 800 mile round trip with Brian in his Stinson 108 (powered by Lycoming O-360) to some of the most spectacular airstrips in the Northwest USA. Three night’s lodging and meals are included while away from the Yakima home base. Trainees will receive 10 hours of dual flight training during the trip. Ground school topics relevant to conditions will be provided prior to and during the trip.

Cost: $2,900 USD

Bringing a second person?
Add $500.00 (USD) for meals and lodging during the training trip. Additional flight training will be charged at standard rate of $180.00 US per hour of flight.

(Training can be customized for longer or shorter trips as conditions change or the customer requires. Rates per hour are $180.00 for the Stinson, plus $250 per diem for flight instructor.)

Deposit: An $800.00 deposit will be required to hold a training time slot. Balance due on arrival in Yakima prior to beginning training. Full refund will be provided only with 20 days notice of cancellation prior to the first day of scheduled training. Full refund will also be paid if training time is interrupted due to mechanical abnormality, instructor non availability, or inclement weather interrupting training time. Neither Brian Thompson nor Explore Aviation will be responsible for any damages beyond deposit paid in the event of mechanical abnormality, instructor non availability, inclement weather or any other unforeseen circumstances out of our control. Brian advises trainees to schedule extra days before and after stated training schedule to allow for contingencies.

Weight Limitations: The Stinson gross weight is limited to 2,150 lbs by certification. The empty weight of the plane is 1,354 lbs, full fuel weights 216 lbs; instructor and gear weight 185 lbs. That leaves 395 lbs (178 Kg) available for the trainee, companion if any and their gear.

Not Included: Transportation to and from Yakima; lodging and meals during your stay in Yakima; rental cars or ground transportation; cost of additional/optional activities outside of the training day.