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Tennessee Flight Training
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Award-winning flight instruction at multiple locations across Tennessee. Nashville, Shelbyville, Maury County, and Crossville.

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Big week for our Cumberland County High School students (@ccschoolsccte) 👏

Congrats to Josie Arreola who completed her initial solo! 😎 ✈️

CFI - Ethan Swoape

Aircraft - N73530

Great work!
December 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It’s Thank You Thursday! Today, we're recognizing one of our amazing instructors, Brady.
December 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
First solo flight for Elijah Sparks! 🥳 💪

CFI - Ethan Swoape. Elijah is one of our Cumberland County High School students training towards a pilot license. Great work!
December 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
WHAT’S INSIDE AN AIRPLANE? ✈️
Ever wonder what really happens “under the hood” of a piston aircraft? Join Tennessee Flight Training and our expert maintenance staff on January 13, 2026, at 7:00pm for an inside look at the critical components every pilot should understand.
December 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations to Nathan Cox for winning the inaugural #TFTPassport competition and receiving a new Bose A30 headset!
December 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Congratulations to Justin Manchola-Moll for completing his first solo flight! ✈️

CFI - Carter Wells

Aircraft - N5183E

Great work, Justin! 👏
December 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
FAMOUS PILOT FRIDAY: Clint Eastwood

Actor-director Clint Eastwood is a licensed helicopter pilot and said in a “60 Minutes” interview that flying is his favorite hobby: “You’re just a number in the sky. Everybody pretty much leaves you alone. Charlie Xray or 71 Romeo Papa. Every plane is just an ID
December 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
It’s Thank You Thursday!

Today, we’re recognizing one of our amazing CFIs, Jaime!

Jaime started with our team in 2024 and works as a CFI, providing flight and ground instruction to student pilots. He studied at Southeastern Louisiana University.
December 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
PERFECT GIFT IDEA! 🎄 🎁

This holiday season, surprise your favorite aviation enthusiast with an Introductory Flight Experience from Tennessee Flight Training — and save $100 when you purchase by Dec. 24!
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
FAMOUS PILOT FRIDAY: The Wright Brothers

On Dec. 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright succeeded in making the first free, controlled flights of a power-driven airplane, called the “Flyer.”

And the rest is history! To read more about it, visit www.history.com/this-day-in....
December 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
It’s Thank You Thursday! Today, we're recognizing our amazing Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Carter!
December 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
CHRISTMAS MERCH SALE🎄❗️❄️☃️✈️🎅

Christmas shopping for yourself or an aviation enthusiast? We have some great gift ideas to help you shop locally and supply the pilot or pilot-to-be in your life. Swipe through the photos to see what we have to offer!
December 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Congratulations to Devin Wilson for earning his Private Pilot License! ✈️

CFII - Derek McCorkle

Aircraft - N65516

Great work, Devin! 💪
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Tennessee Flight Training!
November 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Congratulations to Will Thomas for earning his Private Pilot License! 👏

CFII - Derek McCorkle

Aircraft - N434EP

Great work, Will! ✈️
November 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Don’t miss out… Registration is OPEN for our 2026 Winter Accelerated Ground School Course! The course starts on Monday, January 12, and lasts for eight consecutive Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at our Nashville, TN location (BNA).
November 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
FAMOUS PILOT FRIDAY: Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes
In 1929, Florence Lowe Barnes became the first woman stunt pilot in motion pictures when she appeared in Howard Hughes' feature film "Hell's Angels."
#pilotlife #aviation #womeninaviation #avgeek #pilot
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Congratulations to Josh Ellis for earning his Instrument Rating! 🥳 ✈️

CFII - Derek McCorkle

Aircraft - N739VN

Way to go, Josh! 😎
November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It’s Thank You Thursday! Today, we're recognizing our amazing Front Desk Manager, Clara!

Clara has been with us since 2024. She handles everything from invoicing flights and ground lessons to scheduling appointments, welcoming new aviators during Discovery Flights, and more.
November 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Congratulations to Nathan Cox for earning his Private Pilot License! 💪

CFI - Jacob Wagner (SYI)

Aircraft - N12613

Way to go, Nathan! ✈️
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Congratulations to Scott Greene for earning his Private Pilot License! ✈️

Certified Flight Instructor - Koa Matton

Aircraft - N739VN

Great work, Scott! 👏
November 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It was a pleasure hosting students, faculty and staff from The Webb School for a field trip to our Shelbyville facility!
November 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
READY FOR YOUR FAA EXAM? ✈️ Whether you’re going for your Private, Instrument, Commercial, Instructor, Mechanical or even Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) — we have you covered!
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
FAMOUS PILOT FRIDAY: Morgan Freeman

Actor Morgan Freeman became a mechanic in the US Air Force in his late teens before considering training as a fighter pilot. However, acting won out over flying.

Watch his video promoting general aviation: youtu.be/2gUiy8TUAUU
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It’s Thank You Thursday! Today, we're recognizing one of our amazing CFIs, Derek!

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

Training Tennessee's Pilots Since 2010 - The Skies are Calling!
November 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM