About Joseph Raske

I am a flight instructor and multi rated commercial pilot based out of Yakima Washington. In 2022, I graduated from Central Washington University, and have since learned tailwheel flying in carbon cubs, spent the summers doing aerial survey out of Richland, and have run the flight instruction program out of the Yakima Aeroclub. I have experience in numerous types of GA aircraft, and pride myself on my passion and enjoyment of flying small piston aircraft.

Currently, I do aerial survey for the late spring and summer, and focus solely on flight instruction and other freelance services for the rest of the year. My availability is more limited in the summer, but I am always ready and available for new inquires and adventures.

New to Aviation?

Are you a new pilot with zero experience and no aircraft to learn in? If this is your situation, then the Yakima Aeroclub will be able to help. I have 300 hours in their specific aircraft, and do all of my private instruction for new pilots through them and their Piper Warrior II. You will go from zero to licensed through the club, and spend time with many like minded pilots across a wide spectrum of experience. Students are required to be a club member to have access to the plane and facilities, but I will be the one handling your personal instruction. To join, follow the link below:

Flight Experience

Hours Summary:

  • TT: 1022.6

  • PIC: 910.1

  • XC: 482.3

  • TW: 312

  • Dual Given: 231.1

  • Inst: 68.8

  • Night: 23.7

  • Multi: 21.8

Aircraft Experience

  • PA-28s: 600h

  • Tailwheel 150: 280h

  • J3: 10h

  • Carbon Cubs: 50h

  • Seminole: 21.8

  • Nosewheel 150/172: 120h

Licenses/Endorsements:

  • CFI

  • Commercial ASEL/AMEL

  • Instrument

  • Tailwheel

  • High Performance and Complex

Contact Me

Interested in any of my services or have other questions? I respond to all inquires and am happy to assist with all needs. Please use the form adjacent to reach out to me, my contact info is also provided but this is the best way to ensure I can answer your inquiry quickly.

*due to the survey season and student flights, expect around 24 hours for a response