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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 7 p.m. FREE SEMINAR As Pilot in Command, you know that the decisions you make always have consequences. Sometimes, they can even mean the difference between life and death. Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute as we examine more “what would you do?” scenarios from our partners at PilotWorkshops in this season’s free seminar! Register at https://www.aopa.org/forms/event-registration/SSMOREDD_TN_200317 Take this opportunity to discuss, compare, and debate the decision options for the flight situations presented in the scenarios. It’s a great way to share aviation safety knowledge with seminar leaders and other attendees. In this seminar you will: Participate in interactive vignettes based on PilotWorkshops Mastery scenarios Discuss, decide and debate your options with your fellow pilots and ASI’s presenters Understand there is…

Young, aspiring aviators will be taking flight at Nashville Pilot Camp, June 22-26. Registration is now open at www.nashvilleflighttraining.com/nashville-pilot-camp/, and space is limited. Nashville Flight Training offers this unique experience, which includes interactive lessons, a tour of the Nashville International Airport control tower, training in a state-of-the-art flight simulator, and – the highlight for every camper – opportunities to take the controls of a real airplane in flight! Participants learn science, technology, engineering and math concepts while making new friends and gaining valuable experience that could one day lead to a future career in aviation. The camp is geared towards ages 13-18. “Our 18-year-old took pilot camp. It was amazing! He so enjoyed seeing the tower, the flight simulator and of course, flying!” said Kathryn Reitz, parent of a recent…

 

Monday, Nov. 4, 2019  |  7 p.m. Nashville Flight Training 801 Hangar Lane, Hangar #7 Nashville, TN 37217 Aeronautical Decision Making is one of those aviation terms thrown around, but what exactly does it mean? Join Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Professor Kalen Clapper and Nashville Flight Training as we discuss ADM before, during, and after a flight and how using all resources available produces a successful mission. No cost to attend. RSVP at rsvp@nashvilleflighttraining.com

Nashville Flight Training has been recognized for its high standard of accomplishment in flight training by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the world’s largest aviation association. Based at Nashville International Airport, Nashville Flight Training has been awarded a spot on the 2019 Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School, a title given to high scoring flight schools from AOPA’s annual Flight Training Experience Survey. “This is a huge honor for us,” said Chris Erlanson, President of Nashville Flight Training. “We’re so grateful to our students who participated in this survey and pushed us to the top among all the flight schools in the country. “I want to give credit where credit is due, and that’s with our exceptional team – our amazing instructors, mechanics and office…

[caption id="attachment_1155" align="alignright" width="400"] Nashville Flight Training's Team #51 - Sky Climbers (l to r, Paige and Mariah)[/caption] Two young women pilots will take off on the adventure of a lifetime this Friday, June 14, as they head to Jackson, Tenn., for the start of the 43rd annual Air Race Classic (ARC), the oldest airplane race of its kind. Pilots Mariah Ferber and Paige Kessler, flying for Nashville Flight Training, won First Place in the 2018 Air Race Classic. The team flew their Cessna 172 to victory based on the handicap speed assigned to their make and model aircraft. This year they're team #51, the Sky Climbers, taking the same aircraft and following the race route from Jackson to Welland, Ontario, along with nearly 50 teams from across the country.…

May is Learn-To-Fly Month, and Nashville Flight Training has your ticket to an exciting career in aviation! Take flight into this high-paying, in-demand job market. Financing options are available, so it’s easy to get started and train at your own pace. Discover how at Nashville Flight Training’s Open House, Tuesday, May 14th, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tour the facilities, meet experienced pilots or fly in our world-class simulator. Refreshments included. Bring a friend with you! RSVP optional (via Meetup)» www.nashvilleflighttraining.com