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Hood Aero

Part 61Redbird Partner

Hood Aero is a full-service FBO with locations in Hood River and Dallesport, Oregon and Washington, plus a maintenance base in Prineville, Oregon. The company offers Part 61 flight training in tailwheel and tricycle gear aircraft, including advanced backcountry tailwheel courses with partner TacAero, alongside aircraft maintenance, AvCom avionics installation, fuel, and hangar storage.

PPL from
$7,000
Fleet
2aircraft
VFR days
~190/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Flight Training

Comprehensive flight instruction for all certificate levels with experienced instructors and a structured syllabus.

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

Simulator Training

Flight simulation training using FAA-approved devices (AATD, BATD, FTD, or full-motion simulators) for instrument practice, procedure training, and scenario-based exercises.

Endorsements

Tailwheel

Conventional gear endorsement covering ground handling, crosswind technique, and three-point and wheel landings.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Fuel

100LL Avgas

100 low-lead aviation gasoline available for piston-engine aircraft. Self-serve and full-serve options.

Jet-A Fuel

Jet-A kerosene fuel for turbine-powered aircraft and turboprops. Full-service fueling available on the ramp.

Maintenance

Aircraft Maintenance

FAA-certified repair station offering annual inspections, engine overhauls, airframe repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Avionics Shop

Avionics installation, repair, and upgrade services including GPS, autopilot, transponders, and glass panel retrofits.

Hangar

Hangar Rental

Enclosed hangar space available for monthly or annual lease, protecting your aircraft from weather and sun damage.

Other Services

Scenic Tours

Guided sightseeing flights over local landmarks and scenery, a great experience for friends, family, or visitors.

Charter Services

On-demand air charter flights for business or personal travel with experienced commercial pilots and well-maintained aircraft.

Seaplane Instruction

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Jul 2026
Private Pilot Certificate
$7,000-$11,000

Fleet

P

J-3 Cub

Piper

Piper J-3 Cub

C

Top Cub

CubCrafters

CubCrafters Top Cub

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