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Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 23h

It's Thank You Thursday! Today, we're recognizing one of our trusted partners, Nashville International Airport, which has provided a fantastic base of operations for our flight school for many years!

Learn more at flynashville.com

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 1d

Need financial help for your aviation goals?

The AOPA: your freedom to fly Fall scholarship application period is now open! Another one coming in the Spring. Apply today!

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AOPA Flight Training Scholarships

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Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Kyle Morris for earning his multi-engine rating! Excellent work, Kyle! 🥳 👏

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 3d

Last Friday we were stationed at the Sumner County Career Exploration Fair at @volstate. Interacting with over 2,000 students about careers in aviation 🤩 ✈️

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to Danny Johnston for earning his Commercial License!

CFII - Koa Matton

Aircraft - N65516

Great work, Danny! 💪

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 6d

FAMOUS PILOT FRIDAY: Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III

Watch "Captain Sully's Minute-by-Minute Description of The Miracle On The Hudson": lnkd.in/ePvGaVp

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations to Brendan Pritchett for completing his first solo! ✈️

CFI - Kenyon Nightingale (second student solo today!)

Aircraft - N3918M

Great work, Brendan, we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 9d

From Classroom to Cockpit: Steps Toward a Private Pilot Certificate

Students accepted into the program will begin with ground school instruction, where they’ll learn the fundamentals of aerodynamics, weather, aircraft systems, and flight planning.

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you to everyone in attendance, to Carter our mechanic for sharing a devotional, and to all of the missions aviation organizations for making this such an informative, inspiring, and God-glorying event.

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 10d

Photos from Missions Day 2025. This event was particularly special as it was our 10th annual Missions Day event!

@maf_us
@pilotsforchrist
@ethnos360
@agapeflights
@soar_missionary_aviation

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Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 13d

FAMOUS PILOT FRIDAY: Tim McGraw

Not only is Tim McGraw a world-famous country star and actor, he's also a pilot!

To see more, check out this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aleX...

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations to Jackson DeFore for earning his Instrument Rating! ✈️

CFII - Derek McCorkle

Aircraft - N209K

Great work, Jackson! 👏

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 14d

It’s Thank You Thursday! Today, we're recognizing our Base Manager at our Crossville Memorial Airport (CSV) location, Regina.

Thank you for all you do here at Tennessee Flight Training, Regina!

Training Tennessee's Pilots Since 2010 - The Skies are Calling!

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 15d

🌍✈️ Join us on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the 10th annual Missions Day at Tennessee Flight Training! Meet with leading mission aviation organizations, hear their stories, and explore opportunities to use aviation to serve others around the globe.

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 15d

THIS SATURDAY! Learn about how you can change lives by flying supplies and medical aid to remote places, supporting disaster relief, transporting missionaries and doctors, and even training local aviators...

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Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 16d

“Clear prop!” Congratulations to Stephen Loftin for his first solo at TFT! CFI - Kenyon Nightingale, Aircraft - N172TX. Way to go, Stephen! ✅💯✈️

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 17d

Each year, MAF provides aviation services to more than 400 mission agencies, churches, and humanitarian organizations around the world.

Event Details:
Saturday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m. Tennessee Flight Training - BNA 801 Hangar Ln, Hangar 7, Nashville, TN

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 17d

Meet mission aviation groups and see how you can put your pilot skills to work changing lives!

Vendor Highlight:
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)
Steve Persenaire

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Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 20d

The Offspring’s Dexter Holland, for example, got his pilot’s license. Not only is he certified to fly jets, but he’s also able to fly a Russian fighter.

Watch him in action: youtu.be/LoFdvYVJWeg

The Offspring - How To Fly a Fighter Jet

YouTube video by The Offspring

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Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 20d

FAMOUS PILOT FRIDAY: Dexter Holland

One of the perks of being a rich rock star is that you can indulge in some pretty wild hobbies.

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Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 20d

We were honored and delighted to sponsor the BNA Police table at the annual Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce First Responders’ Luncheon.

Thank you to all of the brave men and women who work to keep our airport and community safe and secure 💪

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Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 20d

Congratulations to Adam Lillard for earning his Private Pilot License! 👏

CFI - Caeleb Hilmo

Aircraft - N734RB

Way to go, Adam! ✈️ 🥳

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you for all you do here at Tennessee Flight Training, Tim!

Training Tennessee's Pilots Since 2010 - The Skies are Calling!

Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 21d

It’s Thank You Thursday!

Today, we’re recognizing one of our newest Certified Flight Instructors, Tim Lampley.

Tim has been with us since June 2025. He teaches, evaluates, and mentors aspiring pilots as they train to accomplish their aviation goals.

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Tennessee Flight Training @tnflighttraining.bsky.social · 23d

Here is a photo of TFT President, Chris, sharing a presentation about aviation and flight training to students in attendance.