Nashville Flight Training welcomes aspiring pilots during national ‘Learn to Fly’ month

In celebration of national “Learn to Fly” month in May, Nashville Flight Training is hosting an open house on Monday, May 17, 2021, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aspiring pilots will have the opportunity to take a tour, meet experienced pilots and instructors, and learn how to get started in the world of aviation. The flight school is located at Nashville International Airport, 801 Hangar Lane, Hangar #7. More information is available at www.NashvilleFlightTraining.com/learntofly. The event is free and open to the public, first-come, first-served with limited capacity. “With major airlines ramping back up to pre-pandemic hiring levels, pilots are extremely in-demand. It’s the perfect time to launch your career in aviation,” said Chris Erlanson, president of Nashville Flight Training. “In addition, financing options are available, making it easy to…
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Nashville Flight Training launches Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program partnership

Nashville Flight Training has joined with International Aviation Services (IAS) to offer local student pilots a direct, FAA-approved track to the highest certification in the industry: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP). The partnership enables student pilots enrolled at Nashville Flight Training a path to receive expert ground instruction as well as personal training in a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 or A330 full-motion Level D simulator at IAS’s facility in Miami. It provides a start-to-finish route for student pilots to gain the experience needed to fly with major airlines worldwide. “The timing of this partnership couldn’t have been more appropriate, given the fact that airlines have restarted hiring at a rapid rate,” said Chris Erlanson, president of Nashville Flight Training. “Local pilots who want to go to the major airlines now…
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10 Things About Flying You Won’t Believe

10 Things About Flying You Won’t Believe

Over the years, myths, media, and the movies have brought about many misconceptions about the aviation industry. Truth be told, most of the general public doesn’t realize how safe, efficient and cost effective it is to fly. Here are 10 things about flying you won’t believe: 1 - You can earn your pilot’s license in as little as 40 hours of training. Seriously - did you know that the Federal Aviation Administration requires a minimum of 40 hours training for someone to get their private pilot’s license? There are numerous cases of students acquiring their license within six months. It’s not as complicated as you would think. Now don’t start to panic next time you get on a commercial airplane as airline pilots require considerably more training. 2 - Most…
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Missions Day 2021

Missions Day 2021

Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 9 a.m. Flying for a purpose. Bringing hope, help, and a message to the ends of the earth. Join us for our 6th annual Missions Day! Meet representatives from various international mission organizations who will share great opportunities to fly around the world with hope, help, and a message. Don't miss this growing and inspirational event! RSVP: info@nashvilleflighttraining.com
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Missions Day 2020

Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. Nashville Flight Training 801 Hangar Lane Hangar #7 Nashville, TN Flying for a purpose. Bringing hope, help, and a message to the ends of the earth. Meet representatives from various international mission organizations who will share great opportunities to fly around the world with hope, help, and a message. Don't miss this growing and inspirational event! Due to coronavirus mitigation, space is limited, and face coverings will be required. RSVP: info@nashvilleflighttraining.com
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POSTPONED–RJet Day

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Your career is on the horizon. Elevate your options with Republic Airways. RJet Day at Nashville Flight Training Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 801 Hangar Ln #7 Nashville, TN 37217 Stop by and chat with Republic Airways pilots and recruiters. Learn more about our industry leading contract, RJet Cadet program and more! For more information, contact Gracen Stanczykiewicz, Gracen.Stanczykiewicz@rjet.com
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Major Day

Thinking about a career at the major airlines? You will need a compass to guide you there! Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. for Nashville Flight Training’s first ever “Major Day.” Come learn from professional pilots who work at major airlines and gather tips and advice on how YOU can start a path towards the majors! Almost every major airline represented!
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POSTPONED–More Difficult Decisions: Choices and Consequences seminar

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…
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Nashville Pilot Camp registration is now open!

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…
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