Whether you are looking for a basic pilot’s license, a sport license, or an add-on endorsement such as tail-wheel or complex, one of our experienced flight instructors will be happy to assist you in pursuing your dreams.

OUT OF THE BLUE IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL CFIs

Teach at the friendliest flight school! Call Cathy at 360-474-1060 for information.

Relax in our comfortable pilot's lounge while you get ready for your lesson or spend some time in our roomy classroom studying your material. You can feel at home at Out of the Blue. We even have snacks and espresso available to keep you energized!

No one can realize how substantial the air is until he feels its supporting power beneath him.  It inspires confidence at once.

-Otto Lilienthal

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Lloyd Daggett-Chief Pilot and Chief Instructor

Lloyd has over 5,000 hours in single engine and multi-engine jet aircraft.  He loves flying and loves teaching and being a flight instructor lets him combine his love for both. More details...

Marla Patterson

Marla Patterson, CFII, is retired from the Navy and has been flying since she was 16. If you can catch her between traveling around the world or playing golf, she is happy to share her lifelong love of aviation. More details...

Ron Bellamy

Ron Bellamy Ed.D, CFII, is a retired School Principal who shares his love of aviation and teaching with new students at Out of the Blue. When not flying powered aircraft, he can often be found soaring high in a glider. More details...

Brian Prester

Brian is a very experienced instructor with flying experience all over the country.  He joins us from Tacoma. More Details...

Mike Lynch

Mike Lynch is a great instructor that brings his love of aviation to us from his roots in Texas.  He is extremely knowledgeable about the Light Sport License.   More details...

Lucas Smith

Lucas Smith, CFII, moved here from North Dakota where he earned a degree in Commercial aviation.  He enjoys his knowledge of aviation with all of his new students. More details...

Dean Grant

Dean is our awesome Navy Pilot.  He has to slow way down to fly our Cessna’s.  Dean loves to teach and share his love of aviation with students.

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Bob Higbee

Bob loves flying aerobatics, he has thousands of hours of experience.  He is a member of the Aerobatic Club.  He has a gentle and easy going personality and is great at coaching people through their flight training. More details...

Gary Parkinson

Our newest instructor has been a CFI for over 30 years. More details...