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Parkwater Aviation provides specialized Kodiak aircraft instruction at Felts Field in Spokane. Published options include initial and recurrent courses, float operations, backcountry flying, short-field work, and simulator instruction. School-wide aircraft information names Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900. Aircraft-specific transition and recurrent training, not evidence of a beginner private-pilot program. Float availability and aircraft configuration depend on the course.
- Kodiak 100 and 900 initial training and Kodiak recurrent training — published options
- Airplane training
- Seaplane training
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.
Kodiak 100 and 900 initial training
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Kodiak recurrent training
Training to refresh or maintain existing skills. Agree on the aircraft, objectives and expected preparation for your current experience level.
Kodiak float training
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Backcountry training
Training for a particular operating environment. Ask about ground preparation, terrain, weather limits and the aircraft experience expected before arrival.
Short-field operations
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Simulator training
Practice using a training device. Ask which device is used, whether an instructor is included and how the sessions support your particular course.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane · Seaplane
Published aircraft models: Kodiak 100, Kodiak 900
Aircraft-specific transition and recurrent training, not evidence of a beginner private-pilot program. Float availability and aircraft configuration depend on the course.
Confirm pilot prerequisites and whether training uses a school aircraft or the customer's aircraft.
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.
PARKWATER AVIATION INC
Certificate 6W4S958LLocation designator 6W4S
Address as recorded: 5627 E RUTTER AVE., SPOKANE, WA 99212
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.
The published floatplane option adds a specialized route for pilots interested in water operations. Compare the seaplane syllabus with the basic certificate courses, and ask about seasonal scheduling and the aircraft used for the practical test. The published aircraft models make equipment comparisons easier; ask which aircraft is assigned to your course and what backup is available. Confirm the campus before relying on a school-wide program or fleet description.
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WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Parkwater publishes testimonials from Kodiak owner-operators and other pilots who describe recurrent or specialized training. They praise prepared instructors, simulator scenarios, and a course pace adapted to their needs. These are school-selected comments rather than an independently collected review sample. A matching independent business listing could not be read in full during this check, so no independent rating or balanced student consensus is established here. Recent references for your exact Kodiak course would be more informative.
What reviewers appreciated
- School-selected testimonials praise instructor preparation and scenario-based simulator work. [1]
How to read this evidence
Testimonials are selected and published by the school; independent review text was not established.
Follow up with the school
- Can you provide recent student references beyond the testimonials selected for your website?
- How often can I train, and how is progress toward my certificate or rating reviewed?
Read the review sources
- School testimonials — Parkwater Aviation Inc School-selected material
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Questions for Parkwater Aviation Inc.
- What prerequisites and training sequence apply to your kodiak 100 and 900 initial training option?
- Which of these courses and aircraft are actually available at the Spokane location?
- What does the written estimate include for aircraft, ground instruction, testing and additional practice?
- How often should I train, and how are progress, cancellations and instructor changes handled?
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.
- Parkwater Aviation Kodiak training
- Parkwater Aviation home
- Parkwater Aviation facilities
- 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
6W4S958L
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx