Snake River Flight Training Club, LLC

Jim & Lisa run a very conscientious flight training program. They emphasize stick & rudder skills and foundational basics in their training. The use a building block approach in their training to establish a bedrock for the student to build his/her experience. They are safely conservative in their weather & wind calls to protect their students. They spend a lot of time & effort with each student while preparing them for real-world flight challenges. They teach ADM & risk mitigation during their instruction. They employ scenario-based training. Their instrument training emphasizes & builds upon the basics. And they have one of the only conventional gear aircraft available for flight training in Idaho. Their back-country training follows suit with their primary training. These instructors will stretch & challenge a student without over-whelming the student. Their aircraft are carefully maintained. All of their instructors are very personable & you’ll have the opportunity to fly with some newer instructors, as well. Having trained both in their conventional gear & their commercial training programs, I highly recommend SRFT to any skill level of aviator desiring recurrency or follow-on flight training. Tom

Jim and Lisa are awesome! I interviewed quite a few flight schools in the area and it was a no-brainer to pick this one! They truly care about what they do and teaching you not just how to fly, but to be a true pilot! It is definitely an art, and they extend their plethora of knowledge every time you fly with them! What a great place to learn and even better people to know! Thank you Jim and Lisa! Wes

When I started flying I thought I would just get my license and that was it. But as I continue to get ratings I tell myself I don’t think I’ll ever stop coming to snake river flying club’s hanger. Jim and Lisa are both such great people and great instructors. They set me up to pass my private exam without even breaking a sweat. It was one of the scariest things I had ever prepared for and it was such a breeze. They really set you up for success. And anyone else I’ve talked to has said the same thing. Brandon

If you want to buzz through your flight training, do not find yourself here. However, if you want to build a foundation of fine-tuned stick and rudder skills, Jim and Lisa are your people. Clearly, they do not do it for the money. They love teaching, and they want to see their students succeed safely. Both of them like to say they teach to fly the “old fashioned” way (which they do), but I’d like to give them credit for also teaching how to use the new technology out there. Their planes are well kept and are not your standard steam gauged 6 packs. They pour money into their planes in order for them to be as relevant to the aviation community as possible. I have gone through three certifications with them (private, instrument, and commercial), and I am so grateful for them. Both devote themselves to challenge you and do not stand for mediocrity because they care about building strong/skillful student pilots! Alex

I´d been away from flying for 22 years and made the decision to start back in October 2021. I chose Snake River Flying Club in Caldwell, Idaho because both Lisa and Jim were pilots with a lot of real world flying experience which is what I was looking for. Jim started me back in the 172 and then we quickly transitioned to the 182. His teaching style was very respectful but always challenging you to think ahead and prepare for what was coming next. My ultimate goal was to get my tailwheel cert. and so transitioned to the club´s Stinson and started flying with Lisa. She is absolutely one of the best instructors out there because she´s a stickler for keeping all facets of the airplane and flight in precise coordination and control and has so much seat of the pants flying knowledge to share. We had a ton of fun learning to fly my Pacer and did 160 landings before she stepped out of the co-pilots seats. I highly recommend Snake River Flying Club if you really want to LEARN to fly! Grant

A very refreshing learning experience, taught by a very knowledgeable and talented instructor. I used SRFC to receive my Tail Wheel endorsement. My instruction was received in Hank, a 1948 Stinson 108-2, what a blast! The instruction I received was professional with a personal touch. This was not the typical regimented 141 training I have encountered in the past. I was taught real world technique and scenario based elements from an instructor who has “been there done that”. I highly recommend SRFC to any pilot, wether just getting started or adding an endorsement. Jason

What a great experience meeting with Lisa and Jim they are the most dedicated instructors I have ever trained with. I also purchased one of their aircraft that has been very well maintained. They welcomed us into their home and treated us as family. Lisa is a great common since instructor with really great piloting skills that she’s so good at sharing with her students. Dean Skidmore

I’m about 25 hours into my Private Pilot training. I’ve had some persistent issues with landing and a few other things so I thought perhaps another perspective would help me break through. That said I booked some time with Lisa of Snake River Flying and we found solutions to my problems. By the 4th time through the pattern I was landing very smoothly and I felt more confident. Lisa’s really knows how to communicate in both actions and words. It was if Lisa never forgot what it was like to be new and a bit nervous in the sky. Also her planes are so well cared for and maintained I never felt any equipment apprehension at all. I live in Texas and I have a great CFI there, but if I lived in Idaho I would be full-time with Lisa and her team at Snake River Flying. - Chris Pruitt, Waco,TX Chris Pruitt

The Chief Flight Instructor was my instrument instructor years ago. I live in California now and come back to Idaho for her expertise. The best review I can give is I hope she will one day teach my own child to fly. Anneliese Tomlinson

Lisa´s congenial manner and exceptional experiences as both pilot and instructor make her an excellent choice when deciding where to obtain your training. The rates are reasonable and accessible. AJ