Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is a phenomenal flight school that truly sets the standard for…read moreaviation training in the Pacific Northwest. I recently completed my Private Pilot training at BAS, having previously trained at Galvin in Seattle and AFS in Arlington, and the experience with BAS was nothing short of outstanding. Much of the success of this is in thanks to their exceptional team, led by their new Chief Pilot, Rudy Moon, whose expertise and leadership elevated the entire program. Rudy ensures every instructor works to have each student feel confident and supported in their journey. His professionalism and welcoming approach create an environment where students thrive, whether they're aiming to fly recreationally or pursue a career in aviation. With thousands of hours of flight experience and a knack for bringing the network of instructors together at BAS that amplify and complement each other for a complete part 61 package with creative flexibility that drives students confidently for success at a pace that ensures professional mastery over simply learning the skills necessary for a checkride. Together the instructors create a passion for aviation that is infectious, and their FAA-approved curriculum, combined with a well-maintained fleet of Cessna 172s and a Piper with a new AATD simulator, ensures a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. The team's commitment to safety, proficiency, and student success is evident in every lesson, making BAS a true community of aviators. The stunning Pacific Northwest backdrop is just an added benefit. You get to operate out of a controlled towered airport with the bigboys air carriers but in a much quieter less congested setting that has quicker access to the islands and surrounding vistas of Mt Baker. For anyone looking to start or explore aviation, BAS is the place to start.

These people are the ones who refuel and help park my aircraft whenever I fly in. They are fast,…read morefriendly, efficient, and extremely helpful. They always treat me like a guest and are available 24/7 via a call box on the tarmac side of the terminal. They'll come by at 3am to unlock the terminal if you have a departure and are more than willing to answer any questions about the city of Bellingham and the surrounding area.

My son and I took a flight with Lou this afternoon in the Piper. We are both novice pilots and…read moreoften take "discovery flights" when traveling. It gives us the chance to spend some time in the air and learn the area in a unique way. We took off from Friday Harbor, and flew to Orcas Island and back. Lou is a terrific pilot and instructor, and the Piper is a terrific aircraft. We had great visibility and the trip was smooth. It was a wonderful few hours. Next up, the biplane!

This morning while eating breakfast, my husband saw a flyer for AeroClassic. We called to see if…read morethey could fit us in and Lou was wonderful about setting up a 2pm flight for us. We arrived a little early, the building is extremely easy to find and it gave us time to gaze at the airfield and a couple little planes. When Lou arrived he was super friendly and went over the plan for our Introductory Flight for Two. As I have never flown before he gave me a short explanation of aerodynamics and how to use the rudders to turn the plane (very useful information once we got into the sky!). Lou was an amazing teacher in the air and let me guide the plane and decide where to go in that time period. When my time was up, we landed on Orcas Island to switch pilots and let my husband fly. Lou was a great teacher, he was very patient and kind. After this amazing experience with Lou; both my husband and I want to take private pilot lessons, we only wish that Lou was closer to be our teacher!

This is the second time I've had this tour with this company., the first one was with my Husband…read morefor our anniversary back in 2016 and really remember how much of a nice time we had and how much my husband enjoyed, for he does not like heights but with age comes more braveness. Second trip was this past September 26th I thought I'd see if my two sisters wanted to go for a try since we were doing a 2 day 1 night get away to re-quaint our sisterhood. My oldest Sister another one who was scared and nervous but got her to say yes. HAHAHA it was so much enjoyment seeing the look on her face before she was strapped in LOL. boy oh boy another one pleased! actually all of us had a wonderful experience with our flight and pilot. Thank You West Wind Aviation on both flights. Fabulous from the ease of booking to meeting up with the pilot for our 45min trip over the San Juans.

I wanted to give my fiancé something unique for Christmas, so I booked a scenic tour of the San…read moreJuan Islands with Westwind Aviation during our recent visit. I thought it would be a great experience gift, although we were nervous initially because we had never been on a tiny, three-seater aircraft before. I spoke with a nice gentleman when I called in to set up our reservation two weeks prior. Sorry I didn't get his name. He was professional and gave detailed information about what to expect. I requested a confirmation email, which he couldn't provide immediately, but he said someone else in the office should be able to create one for me and send it the next business day. I got it as promised. We got to the Westwind office at the airport a few minutes before our reservation time. Our pilot, Scott, was at the front desk, all ready to go. We shook his hand, and he led us out to the little plane. He gave us a nice run-through of the door, seat belts, headsets. Shortly after, we were on the runway, preparing for takeoff. The tour was a delight. It was a beautiful day, mostly clear skies. The views from up above were breathtaking. We easily forgot how nervous we were about being on a tiny plane because we were just so amazed by the views and the whole experience. Scott was knowledgeable about the islands and historical events that took place there. He was also great with answering our questions. Scott did a very smooth landing that we barely felt anything, too. He's a real pro. When we got off the plane, my fiancé needed to use the restroom, and even though he didn't plan on heading back to the office, he took the time to take us there so that we could have access to a restroom. What a memorable experience. I highly recommend contacting these guys if you want to do a scenic tour of the San Juans in a super-cool fashion.

I felt I didn't quite get the help I was asking for but I guess you can't ask for too much, I did…read moretake away a lot from being there but I just felt like it could have been a bit better still recommend didn't have a bad experience if anything they made learning fun

One of the best flying schools in Canada, friendly instructors and stuff, great planes and safety…read moreis number one all the time, a great place to get your pilot's License.

If Taji likes them so do I. From what I learned flying can make you feel nauseous. Would not…read morerecommend eating Indian food the night before.

Worth watching the vice video. Things have changed since the last reviews. I would definitely trust…read moreinstructor Pedro with teaching me.

Highly Recommend. I purchased a flight and dinner certificate my husband for Christmas and we were…read morejust able to use it. We had a fantastic time with Mike, even with a little wind. We spent time over the Skagit Valley tulip fields and the oyster farms. The flight was comfortable and very professional.

From the owner: Dyberg Aviation provides aviation consulting, flying lessons, scenic flights, aircraft rental,…read moreflight reviews, ferry services, youth program services to the Burlington, Washington Area.

We stopped by to check it out for future adventures. Small parking lot but plenty of spaces, clean,…read moreand the staff were friendly. We were able to get information and pamphlets.

Every time I called no matter the reason each person was so kind and patient with me. They made me…read morefeel really listened to. Thank you so much each and every one of you. Robin Smith

I started out my float training back in 2016 with another school and my training fizzed out. I…read moredecided to take another crack at it and this time I chose Fort Langley Air. For a rating that took me 2 year to attempt to get with my previous school, FLA was able to get me rated in only 2 days! Since day 1 I always felt welcomed and even to this day while finishing up my 50 hour bush course I always look forward to seeing the smiling faces that make up the team! If you are considering just a float rating or if you want to go all out with the 50 hour course FLA should be a serious consideration. They will not disappoint!

A last-minute business trip this week took me to Vancouver. The commercial flights from Houston to…read moreVancouver are a bit limited, so I needed to take a Tuesday night flight for a Wednesday afternoon meeting. This was my first trip to Vancouver, so I couldn't think of a better way to spend a free morning than going exploring by air. Vancouver is a beautiful city in its own right, but for airplane people, it is particularly delightful. The hotel in the airline terminal provides amazing views of international aviation 24/7. As an even better treat, Vancouver is a hub of seaplane activity. Two different busy seaplane docks are located on the south side of the airport, along the river and seaplanes come and go constantly. I began my aviation adventure from this charming side of the airport. Leaving Vancouver, we flew north over the city, then followed the highway towards Whistler, as the terrain rose. Still below the ridgelines on either side, our route brought us to Squamish, a mining and logging town, turned adventure sport capital. We proceeded north bound and circled Lake Girabaldi (just south of Whistler), then reversed course and flew south along Howe Sound and Horseshoe Bay. Once back in radio contact with "harbor tower" in Vancouver, we were given clearance to orbit downtown Vancouver, before returning for a great lunch at the Flying Beaver restaurant at Vancouver seaplane base. It was amazing. This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen and I cannot imagine a more perfect way to experience it than from a small airplane. The people are friendly and engaging and the country is breathtaking. Kudos to my friends at Fort Langley Air. I look forward to returning soon.

Worst customer service ! Left a group of elderly customers out in a floating dock in weather…read morewaiting for the float plane. Kenmore demands that you be early but doesn't even pick up the phone or give any notice if flights are cancelled. That's what is happening to us right now! Stranded out in the wind and cold waiting for a cancelled flight with no notification for over an hour. I have been calling for 97 minutes to Customer Service. Now that I got through all they can say is sorry we are under staffed and didn't anticipate weather problems. They said all morning flights were canceled but didn't give any notice. Not reliable or even care about safety and communication. Worst managed operations systems and customer service services. If you can find another option you will for sure have a better experience and not lose valuable time lost. They obviously don't care my time.

Cafe Culinaire is easily one of the hardest places to get into in Bellingham, but it's totally…read moreworth the effort and the wait. This international buffet is operated by BTC's Culinary Arts Program, and its limited hours and small size make it almost impossible to actually experience. In fact, I've only done so twice myself (and I've lived here for almost 20 years). Each week, the Culinary Arts team creates a new menu and runs Cafe Culinaire like a fine dining establishment for prices that your grandparents probably paid for a 5-star meal back when they were in their dating years. In other words, not only is the food good here, it's amazingly affordable. They aren't open during the summer, by the way, so keep your eye on their website for their next opening date and clear your schedule - 'cuz Cafe Culinaire waits for no one!

We were lucky enough to get one of the last reservations of the school year for the Cafe Culinaire,…read more part of BTC's Culinary Arts program. The food and service were so good, I can't wait for the students to reopen the cafe and return. I had 3 amazing courses for $18.95, and from the appetizer through to dessert, it was beautifully executed and a delight to eat. I particularly enjoyed the appetizer, which was sauteed beans and breaded prawns. I mentioned it to the waiter, who offered to email me the recipe, and I received it the next day! The service was excellent as well. Very professional and quick. What a gem to find in the city!