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A closer look.
Gorge Winds Aviation provides flight instruction and rental in Troutdale, with a published progression from discovery flights through private, instrument, commercial, multiengine, and instructor training. Its homepage also identifies CFII, MEI, and ATP-related options. The training fleet includes Cessna 152, 172M/N, 182P, and 310R airplanes plus a Piper PA-28R, giving students several single-engine, complex, and twin choices. Aircraft checkout and the school’s rental safety rules apply before independent use. Course estimates distinguish school charges from outside items such as exams, medicals, and learning materials, making an individualized budget and equipment plan important.
Complete published progression
The school describes private through instructor training, with instrument-instructor, multiengine-instructor, multiengine, and ATP options on its homepage.
Single-engine and twin fleet
The fleet includes several Cessna models and a Piper PA-28R, with the Cessna 310R providing a published twin-engine platform.
Rental conditions
A CFI checkout, rental agreement, and safety rules are required. The published rules prohibit soft-field landings and impose an overnight minimum.
Costs outside school billing
The courses page separates aircraft and instruction estimates from outside costs such as medical, examination, ground-study, and equipment expenses.
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Discovery flight
An introductory lesson to explore the aircraft and teaching approach. Ask about flight time, who will instruct you and what the quoted price includes.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Multiengine training
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Flight instructor training
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Instrument instructor training
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Multiengine instructor training
Preparation to teach in multiengine aircraft. Ask about entry qualifications, aircraft availability and the ground and flight preparation included.
Airline transport pilot preparation
Advanced preparation for pilots pursuing an airline transport qualification. Establish entry experience, aircraft category and the exact course scope before comparing packages.
Aircraft rental
Access to an aircraft subject to the provider’s requirements. Ask about checkouts, booking restrictions, insurance and how billable time is measured.
The published options below are supported by the linked school sources.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Cessna 152, Cessna 172M, Cessna 172N, Piper PA-28R, Cessna 182P, Cessna 310R
This profile describes the named school and location; advertised services are subject to current availability.
Published estimates depend on starting experience and actual proficiency. Current advanced-course and aircraft availability require confirmation.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
GORGE WINDS AVIATION INC
Certificate OBRS488BLocation designator OBRS
Address as recorded: 920 NW PERIMETER WAY, TROUTDALE, OR 97060
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
Gorge Winds may fit a student who wants to progress through several airplane qualifications while retaining rental access afterward. The broad fleet is useful, but different panels and aircraft capabilities can affect continuity and checkout costs. Its published rules also matter for recreational plans: soft-field landings are prohibited for renters, and overnight trips have minimum-use conditions. Advanced applicants should verify the current instructor and examiner schedule for the specific CFI, CFII, MEI, or ATP course they want.
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WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
The review material surfaced for Gorge Winds Aviation Inc could not be reliably assigned to this Troutdale profile. The Trustpilot page is for Hertz car rental at the FBO, so its customer feedback is not flight-training evidence for Gorge Winds. No rating or training theme from the mismatched listing is transferred here. The available evidence is therefore insufficient for a local student-experience conclusion. Confirm the exact operating name and airport, then request recent students from that location; similarly named providers, relocated operations and other campuses may have very different training arrangements.
How to read this evidence
Identity or campus mismatch prevents assigning the located feedback to this profile.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with two recent Troutdale students who completed my intended course?
- What lesson frequency, instructor continuity, final costs and checkride timeline should I expect in writing?
Read the review sources
- FBO - Gorge Winds Aviation - Troutdale (TTD) Reviews Context source
Identity or campus mismatch prevents assigning the located feedback to this profile.
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Questions for Gorge Winds Aviation Inc.
- Which aircraft and navigation equipment will be used consistently for my chosen rating?
- Which CFI, CFII, MEI, or ATP courses are currently scheduled and who conducts the practical tests?
- What does the aircraft checkout cover and what rental restrictions apply to my intended trips?
- Which outside fees and additional training hours should be added to the current school estimate?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Official Gorge Winds Aviation Inc information
- Official Gorge Winds Aviation Inc information
- Official Gorge Winds Aviation Inc information
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
OBRS488B
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx