Prop Culture Aviation’s leaseback program is excellent for those that would like to offset some of the cost of aircraft ownership, generate revenue from their aircraft and even realize a significant tax benefit. Our primary goal is to protect your asset and insure that it is marketed professionally.
Aircraft leasebacks are where you purchase the aircraft and “lease it back” to PCA for use on our rental line. You still have full use of the aircraft; you simply book it on our online scheduling system whenever you want to fly. Our customers do the same, generating revenue for you. At the end of each month, you will get a statement that details the income generated and the expenses incurred. Along with the statement, you will get a check for the net income. The leaseback has no set term. You can change your mind at any time and take your plane off the rental line with 30 days notice.
Book on our online scheduling system whenever you want to fly. You retain full personal access at all times.
The leaseback has no set term. You can change your mind at any time and take your plane off the rental line with 30 days notice.
At the end of each month, you will get a statement detailing income generated and expenses incurred, along with a check for net income.
Our primary goal is to protect your asset and ensure that it is marketed professionally to qualified pilots.
We handle everything for you. All you do is fly. Prop Culture Aviation Service ensures that the aircraft is kept in airworthy condition all of the time. All scheduled maintenance, service bulletin and airworthiness directive compliance is taken care of. All databases are kept current, as are the software versions of the avionics. Our computerized system tracks all flight time to provide a detailed report of the time you fly as well as all of the rentals. The aircraft is kept clean and detailed and waxed occasionally to keep the paint looking great. Any unexpected maintenance needs are quickly repaired to get the aircraft back on the rental line.
When you purchase an aircraft with the intention to lease it back to PCA, we can show you how to set things up properly with the state to avoid paying sales tax on the purchase price of the aircraft. This is a significant savings! Sales tax is collected each time the aircraft flies, including when you fly it. PCA pays this to the state each month and reports the amount to you. You only pay sales tax for each flight you make.
When you purchase an aircraft with the intention to lease it back to PCA, we can help you to structure it in such a way to utilize the purchase price of the aircraft as a federal tax deduction. The benefits of this kind of structure can save high income earners six figure savings on their annual tax bill.
All of the aircraft leased back to us are insured by us on our commercial, fleet policy. You as the owner are a named insured as well. New or low time pilots can benefit from PCA’s relationship with our insurance underwriter. Insurance companies can put severe restrictions on new pilots of high performance aircraft. Our insurance underwriters know the level of training we provide and know our dedication to safety. Because of that and the level of trust we have earned, we have no restrictions. Instead our policy simply allows pilots, as approved by one of our chief pilots, to fly the plane.
Most aircraft owners don’t fly often enough to maintain optimum engine health. Engines that sit without running develop slight rust on the cylinder walls. When the engine is eventually ran, the pistons wear this rust layer off introducing it into the oil where it continues to be distributed to the moving parts of the engine. It is best for the long-term health of the engine to run it often. Aircraft on leaseback are flown much more often and avoid this problem.
Every syllabus milestone, dual instruction hour, and progressive maintenance checkpoint clearly defined with zero hidden line items.
One-on-one coaching from a patient, FAA-certificated flight instructor.
Complimentary FAA pilot logbook with your first certified flight entry.
Hands-on walkthrough of modern glass cockpit displays and systems.
Learn how professional aviators inspect aircraft airworthiness.
Personalized consultation on training timelines, budgets, and career paths.
Our solid Crimson Red and Sapphire Blue Diamond DA42 Twin Star and DA40 aircraft provide contemporary glass cockpits that reflect what commercial aviation flies today.
Garmin G1000 NXi Dual PFD/MFD
Synthetic Vision Technology, visual approaches, electronic stability protection, and WAAS GPS.
Austro Turbodiesel Single-Lever FADEC
Electronic engine control eliminates complex propeller and mixture levers, reducing cockpit workload.
Known-Ice (FIKI) TKS Protection
Enhanced flight safety margins and all-weather dispatch capability in Pacific Northwest marine layers.
Dual wide runways (5,501 ft and 4,157 ft), active FAA control tower, precision instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR), and zero commercial airline queue delays.
Runway 17/35 Length
Controlled Class D
On-Site A&P/IA Hangar
Airline Takeoff Delay
An Instrument Rating isn’t just a piece of paper it’s a proven ability. Here’s what changes for you the day you pass the practical.
PNW ceilings and marine layer are no longer cancellations. You file IFR, depart on schedule, and shoot an approach into your destination.
Long flights into weather, complex airspace, Class B procedures all available without the VFR ceiling restriction.
Banner tow, pipeline patrol, fractional flying, and the runway to Commercial / ATP every paid pilot job requires instrument privileges.
You now have a Plan B beyond "land somewhere VFR" instrument references give you controlled coping capacity in inadvertent IMC.
Real reps over the Cascades, into SeaTac, and across territory instrument pilots in this region fly every week.
Your instrument currency requirements are easy to maintain once seasoned flight reviews, IPCs, and a recurring IFR rental plan keep you sharp.
A structured milestone roadmap designed around your schedule, background, and aviation objectives.
Book a consultation or a discovery flight.
Pick the training pathway that matches your goals.
Begin ground and flight instruction with your CFI.
Practise, plan cross-countries, and sharpen skills.
Complete the required FAA practical test.
The Pacific Northwest is a natural instrument classroom and Olympia Regional (KOLM) puts you in the middle of it. From here, your training environment is the same environment you’ll fly as a working IFR pilot.
Real low-IFR exposure
Marine-layer ceilings, fall rain, fog, and low IFR are unavoidable training opportunities. We turn weather into lessons not cancellations.
Cascade & Olympic terrain
IFR cross-countries over the Cascades and around the Olympics test airway interpretation, oxygen rules, and terrain awareness in actual conditions.
Towered airport from day one
KOLM is towered with ILS, RNAV, and VOR approaches. Real clearances, real ATC vectors, real-world IFR system fluency.
Major-approach training
KSEA, KPDX, KPAE, KHIO Class B, C, and D IFR ops are weekly syllabus destinations, not occasional field trips.
Washington flight regulations
Wildfire TFRs over Capitol Forest, R-6703 military airspace, and noise-sensitive zones near KSEA every flight briefing covers the local layers.
No hidden fuel surcharges. No surprise approach fees. Just honest rates backed by flexible aviation financing options.
Our $249 discovery flight is completely flat-rate with no fuel surcharges or airport landing fees.
Flown in our modern Garmin G1000 glass cockpit fleet with modern Austro or Lycoming powerplants.
Covers 1.0 hour of certified FAA flight instruction and 0.5 hours of ground instruction.
Includes a standard FAA pilot logbook endorsed by your instructor for your personal aviation records.
Subject to weight and balance calculations, one guest may accompany you in the rear seat with prior approval.
If marginal weather prevents a safe VFR flight, we reschedule your lesson promptly at no extra charge.
Marcus V.
Instrument Rated Pilot · Olympia, WA
Dr. Gregory T.
Aircraft Owner · Tumwater, WA
Sarah L.
Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot · Seattle, WA
“I finished my commercial certificate in their accelerated finishing program in just 4 days. Zero wasted time, well-maintained aircraft, and chief pilot Dana’s guidance was top tier.”
David K.
Private Pilot · Lacey, WA
Brian M.
Diamond DA40 Owner · Tacoma, WA
Elena R.
Student Pilot · Olympia, WA
Speak directly with our Chief Flight Instructor or Director of Maintenance to discuss training schedules, leaseback pro formas, or inspection slots.
No prior experience or FAA medical certificate is required for an introductory Discovery Flight. All you need is a valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport) and a desire to experience flying.
Subject to aircraft weight and balance limits and chief pilot approval, you may bring one guest along in the rear passenger seat for a small additional passenger weight fee. Please notify us when scheduling.
You can purchase a Discovery Flight gift voucher directly through our website booking system or by calling our Olympia flight desk. Vouchers are valid for 12 months with easy online scheduling.
