
Chinook Flight
Everett, Washington · Paine Field (KPAE)
Typically 67% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Everett, Washington, United States· Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE/KPAE)(KPAE)
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Rainier Flight Service - Everett is a flight school at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE/KPAE) (KPAE) in Everett, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, and Flight instructor. Its fleet includes Cessna 172, Cessna 182, and Piper PA-44 Seminole. Its published PPL package ($18,400) is about 36% above the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE/KPAE), 67% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; February is the most difficult. There are 9 other flight schools within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot course | $18,415 – $26,535 |
| Instrument Rating course | $16,919 – $24,891 |
| Commercial Pilot course | $25,675 – $28,735 |
| Multi-Engine Rating course | $7,102 – $9,893 |
| CFI (Flight Instructor) course | $9,050 – $12,800 |
| CFII (Instrument Instructor) course | $6,727 – $9,403 |
| MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor) course | $8,646 – $9,666 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at Everett - Paine Field (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.

Everett, Washington · Paine Field (KPAE)
Typically 67% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Everett, Washington · Paine Field (KPAE)
Typically 67% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Everett, Washington · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE)
Typically 67% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Everett, Washington · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE)
Typically 67% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Snohomish, Washington · Harvey Field (S43)
Typically 67% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Arlington, Washington · Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO)
Typically 74% of daylight hours flyable over the year