Idaho FTO Changes Ownership in November 2025

Idaho, USA –Pilot Training Northwest, a long-standing aviation school serving northern Idaho since 2017, has officially transitioned its operations to All Sports Aviation, effective November 1, 2025. The move marks a new chapter for the Sandpoint-based flight training provider, expanding its offerings while maintaining a strong focus on youth aviation outreach and backcountry flight education.

• Pilot Training Northwest was purchased by Jacob Klinginsmith in 2022 from founder Ken Larson and has since played a central role in the region’s pilot training ecosystem — supporting local students from first flights through advanced ratings.
• The transition to All Sports Aviation, managed by Gary Brook, will see continuity in existing programs alongside new investment in aircraft, training capacity, and community partnerships.
• All Sports Aviation, which already operates a training branch in Deer Park, Washington, plans to introduce a larger and more diverse training fleet at Sandpoint Airport — including tailwheel, backcountry, and seaplane instruction.

About All Sports Aviation All Sports Aviation is a full-service pilot training provider offering programs from Private Pilot through Commercial, Aerobatic, Tailwheel, and Seaplane training. Based in Deer Park, Washington, and Sandpoint, Idaho, the company focuses on continuous learning, innovative instruction, and developing pilot proficiency for general, backcountry, and recreational aviation.

Source: Pilot Training Northwest / All Sports Aviation