Intercept Aviation - Flight School
Intercept Aviation, located at Scappoose Airport (SPB) near Portland, Oregon, is a multi-faceted aviation provider offering flight training, aircraft maintenance, sales, leaseback, and hangar services. Catering to both recreational students and seasoned professionals, the company emphasizes a high standard of safety, efficiency, and transparency across all its offerings. Its position at Scappoose—home to a 5,100‑foot runway, multiple instrument approaches, and busy general aviation activity—enables students to train in a real-world yet manageable airspace environment. In the flight training area, Intercept Aviation offers a broad curriculum that spans every FAA airplane certificate: Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial SEL/ MEL, and Flight Instructor certifications. Training is delivered through both structured programs and flexible, student-paced pathways, with access to a high-performance fleet featuring Diamond aircraft, a Vans RV‑12, and a Bellanca Super Decathlon for aerobatic and tailwheel instruction. Pricing for training is transparent and competitive—rental rates begin at about $150/hour for the RV‑12, around $200/hour for the Super Decathlon, and $430/hour for the twin-engine DA‑42. The team at Intercept has amassed over 10,000 flight instructor hours and decades of maintenance experience. Instructors like Noah Matisoff, Darrin Humphrey, Rowan Rippl, Jason Nemeroff, and Holly Cowherd each bring around 1,600–2,200 flight hours, blending professional expertise with individualized mentoring. Students comment on the modern, well-kept aircraft and efficient, supportive instruction designed to achieve ratings promptly and confidently. Maintenance is another cornerstone of the operation. Intercept provides annual inspections, upgrades, and routine care—often on Diamond, Cirrus, or Cessna aircraft—and is committed to completing work on time and on budget, avoiding “sticker shock.” The team prioritizes clear communication and quality assurance throughout servicing. In addition, Intercept facilitates aircraft sales and leasebacks, supporting customers through every phase from listing to closing. They also offer hangar space and FBO-style services including aircraft storage and support products, making them a convenient one-stop aviation hub. Scappoose Airport provides an ideal backdrop for training. With its relatively uncrowded traffic flow compared to nearby Portland or Hillsboro, yet still featuring instrument approaches and reliever operations, students gain valuable regional experience without excessive complexity . The airport’s open layout, community viewing area, and mix of flight schools, maintenance shops, and avionics specialists contribute to a vibrant general aviation culture. - **Skyfarer Academy is a platform that connects pilots with individual flight instructors and training schools. We now partner with Flycore to further our mission of helping more pilots achieve their goals and improve training outcomes. Fill out the form, and a representative will contact you to provide personalized guidance and help you compare options that best fit your needs: https://flying.getflycore.com/skyfarer/ You can also use the inquiry feature on this page, providing your name and phone number. (Note: It sends messages to Skyfarer instead of the flight school.) [Disclaimer] If details are outdated, or you’re the listed flight school and want claim the listing or removal, contact us at support@skyfareracademy.com
Details
- State*Oregon
- Approved for VA TrainingNo
FAA Classifications*
- Part 61
Training Stages (Can offer)
- Private Pilot License (Certificate) - PPL
- Instrument Rating - IR
- Commercial Pilot License (Certificate) - CPL
- Multi Engine Rating - MER
- Certified Flight Instructor - CFI
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument - CFII
- Multi-Engine Instructor - MEI
- Sport Pilot License (Certificate)
- High-Performance Endorsement
- Complex-Airplane-Endorsement
- High-Altitude Endorsement
Flying At/Near These Airport(s)
Scappoose Industrial Airpark - KSPB
Pilot Training Provided
- Certificates/Ratings Flight Lessons
- Ground School
- Intro/ Discovery Flight
- Flight Reviews - Biennial Flight Reviews (BFRs)
- Checkride Prep
- Safety Pilot
- Time Building
- Stalls, Spins, Upset Recovery
- Aircraft/Avionics-Specific Training
- Cross-Country
- Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)
- Currency Training
- Aircraft Checkout
Specific Category
- Accelerated Training
- Airline Career Pathway Program
- Career Pilot Training