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Tennessee Flight Training Receives Recognition for Excellence by National Association January 22, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tennessee Flight Training announced it has been recognized as a Distinguished Flight School in the national 2026 Flight Training Experience Awards, given by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The Flight Training Experience Awards were created to highlight the best flight training the industry has to offer. “This year customers highlighted an optimal combination of well-run training programs and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This year’s winners have demonstrated this enviable quality in their flight training operations to the highest degree,” said AOPA Foundation Sr. Director Flight Training Education Chris Moser. “We’re honored to be named a Distinguished Flight School,” said Chris Erlanson, president of Tennessee Flight Training. “This recognition reflects what we work…

January 13, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tennessee Flight Training, one of the state’s longest-serving flight training providers, has announced the opening of a new location in Millington, marking the company’s expansion into the Memphis-area market. The new location, at Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA), strengthens Tennessee Flight Training’s statewide footprint and brings professional pilot training and career-focused aviation education to aspiring pilots across West Tennessee. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with elected officials and members of the business community will be announced in the future. Those interested in learning more about becoming a pilot or taking a facility tour are welcome to inquire starting immediately. The facility is located at 8101 Hornet Avenue, Millington TN 38053. Tennessee Flight Training – one of the nation’s preeminent flight schools – has been headquartered at…

Tennessee Flight Training and The Webb School (Bell Buckle, Tenn.) have announced a new partnership that will allow eligible students to pursue flight training, offering a unique pathway to earning a private pilot certificate by the time they graduate high school.   Through this partnership, Webb students will enroll with Tennessee Flight Training and conduct their flight lessons at Shelbyville Municipal Airport. The collaboration marks the first aviation training opportunity of its kind at The Webb School, expanding the school’s experiential learning and STEM-based offerings.   “We at Tennessee Flight Training are thrilled to partner with The Webb School to train the next generation of pilots. The Webb School is a prestigious educational institution with a rich history and proven track record of producing future leaders across a wide range…

Join us for Tennessee Flight Training’s 10th annual Missions Day!  You’ll have a chance to meet with representatives from various organizations who will share great opportunities to fly around the world with hope, help and a message. RSVP to letsfly@TNFlightTraining.com  

Be IN THE KNOW with this special presentation... Join Tennessee Flight Training and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Pete Reddan as he breaks down common training gaps, shares insider tips from years as a DPE, CFII and MEI, and answers your questions on prep, expectations, and misconceptions in flight training. RSVP to letsfly@tnflighttraining.com DPE Hot Seat Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 7:00 PM Tennessee Flight Training - BNA 801 Hangar Lane, Hangar #7 | Nashville, TN  

THURSDAY, SEPT. 4, 2025 5 - 7 PM Join us for an Open House and take a tour of our facility and aircraft. Plus, talk to real pilots about how to advance your career in aviation! Tennessee Flight Training - Nashville (BNA) 801 Hangar Lane, Hangar #7, Nashville, TN RSVP to letsfly@tnflighttraining.com

Talk Like a PRO on the Radio! Join us for an informative and engaging seminar on June 3 at 7 p.m. covering the vital subject of radio communications. During this 1-hour class, we will explore a variety of topics including: > Why radio communication is important > Proper phraseology and structure > How to interpret ATC transmissions and what they want to hear back > What to NEVER say > Common, incorrect phrases that need to go Sources:  a) Pilot-controller glossary  b) The AIM  c) Advisory Circular 90-66C Taught by our very own CFI, CFII, AGI, IGI Andrew Williams. RSVP by emailing letsfly@tnflighttraining.com! Talk Like a PRO on the Radio Tuesday, June 3 7-8 p.m. CDT Location: Tennessee Flight Training BNA 801 Hangar Lane, Hangar #7 Nashville, TN

Tennessee Flight Training Receives Award for Excellence Tennessee 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. It has been awarded a spot on the Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School, a title given to high scoring flight training providers from the 2025 Flight Training Experience Review. Tennessee Flight Training was the only flight school in the state to receive this accolade, and this is the 10th time in its 15 years in business that the school has been recognized. “We are honored to receive the AOPA award and to be recognized as a top flight school,” said Isaac Shrum, Vice President of Business Development at Tennessee Flight Training.…

In celebration of national “Learn to Fly” month in May, Tennessee Flight Training is hosting a series of open house events at all five of its locations across the state, including Nashville International Airport (BNA) on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. Aspiring pilots will have the opportunity to take a tour, meet experienced pilots and instructors, and learn the steps to achieving a rewarding career in aviation. The flight school is located at Nashville International Airport, 801 Hangar Lane, Hangar #7, on the general aviation side of the airport off Donelson Pike. More information is available at www.tnflighttraining.com/learntofly. “With the airline industry continuing to face pilot shortages in the near-term, now is the perfect time to launch a career in aviation,” said Chris Erlanson, president of…

OCTOBER 26, 2024  |  9 A.M. Join us for Tennessee Flight Training’s 9th annual Missions Day! You’ll have a chance to meet with representatives from various organizations who will share great opportunities to fly around the world with hope, help and a message. RSVP to letsfly@TNFlightTraining.com