TACOMA NARROWS AIRPORT (TIW)
Pavco Flight Center
1110 26th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-5577
Fax (253) 858-8709
1-800-645-3563
David Stahl
Flight School Manager
toll free .................. (800) 645-3563
local ...................... (253) 851-5577
COMPUTER ASSISTED TESTING SERVICE


Flight School Information
Flight Training is a specialty at PAVCO. You can earn the ratings for private flying or aim for a professional career in aviation. We offer private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, airline transport pilot (ATP), and instructor (CFI & CFII) ratings. We now offer checkout in the Garmin G1000 cockpits. PAVCO has a designated FAA examiner on staff during regular business hours. Training at PAVCO is conducted under FAR part 61, or under our FAR part 141 training program. FAA and VA benefits are approved at our training center. PAVCO is a Cessna Pilot Center.
Flight School Information: (PDF)
Training Price Estimates: (PDF)
FAA Written Exams
For FAA Written Exams, please contact us (1-800-645-3563) to schedule a testing time, then contact CATS (1-800-947-4228) with your information and scheduled time. This assures we will have a proctor available to administer your test.
Before you call CATS, please make sure you have the following information in front of you:

• The name of the test you wish to take (Click here to find the proper test name)

• Your name, address and telephone number.

• Social security number

• Date of birth, height and weight.

• The FAA approved course you have taken or are currently enrolled in, and graduation date if applicable.

• VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Credit Card Number.
Checkrides & Oral Exams
To schedule a Checkride and/or Oral Exam, please call (253) 851-5577 for scheduling. Examinations offered: Sport, Private, Instrument, Commercial, ATP - ASEL and AMEL (PA-44), Private ASES

David Stahl

Designated FAA Examiner

Cell (253) 278-1104
G1000 Training
Pavco Flight Center now offers checkouts in one of Cessna's latest model 172's with the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit. Familiarize yourself today with the newest avionics technology available.
Checkout Requirements:

VFR Only - Minimum 2 hours ground training and 2 flights for a minimum of 2 hours flight training.

IFR/ VFR - Minimum of 4 hours ground training and 3 flights for a minimum of 4.5 hours of flight training.
Financing & Training Loans
Please call us for current applications and information on financing your flight training. (1-800-645-3563)
FAA & VA Benefits
Pavco has FAA and VA Benefits available under our part 141 flight training programe. Please contact our representative for more information:
David Stahl
VA Representative
Office (253) 851-5577
Part 141 vs. 61
Pavco Flight Center has its own FAA approved Part 141 training program, and when enrolled, can accomplish many of your ratings in less amount of time saving you money. Please contact a flight instructor for more information: (253) 851-5577