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Financial Planning for Pilots

Learn about investments and tax strategies for pilots at our upcoming event: Financial Planning for Pilots on Monday, November 7, at 7 p.m.! Hear about saving for retirement, college planning, estate planning and securing your financial future. This event is open to all pilots in the Nashville area. RSVP to letsfly@tnflighttraining.com. Guest speaker Joe Creecy is a commercial rated pilot as well as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor with ClearTrust Wealth Advisors. Joe and his team were recently recognized with being named Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor. Brought to you by Tennessee Flight Training 801 Hangar Lane, Hangar #7 Nashville, TN 37217
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Tennessee Flight Training and Flight Training Finance launch partnership

Tennessee Flight Training announced a tuition partnership that will make flight training more affordable and allow aspiring pilots from all demographics to reach their aviation goals. In collaboration with Flight Training Finance, pilots-in-training can receive merit-based financing, which enables borrowers to take up to eight lessons for as little as $400 per month. “Too many times we hear of students who have the drive, the grades and the focus needed to become a pilot, but finances become a barrier to their next career. This partnership allows students to come on board with little commitment while providing them the skills to advance to a high-paying job in a short amount of time,” said Chris Erlanson, President of Tennessee Flight Training. Students may apply by visiting https://www.flighttrainingfinancellc.com/tnft/. The commercial aviation industry is…
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FIVE things every pilot needs

We know, we know… Aviation is the king of nickel-and-diming everybody to death. It always feels like you need one more tool in order to have a successful flight. However, in our 13+ years of experience, we’ve seen pilots come in and out of our training program with different tips that have been most helpful. Here’s a short list of just FIVE items we’ve seen that help pilots be successful here at Tennessee Flight Training. #1 - A good flight bag. Sounds simple, but a good flight bag can keep you organized and have everything you need in one place. Sure, you can use a cheap backpack, but a quality flight bag keeps everything together nice and tidy with multiple zippers and pouches to organize your aviation tools. We’re big…
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Missions Day 2022

Join us for Tennessee Flight Training’s 7th annual Missions Day, Saturday, Oct. 22, at 9 a.m.! 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
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Tennessee Flight Training opens at Maury County Regional Airport

A new pilot training facility is now open at Maury County Regional Airport. Tennessee Flight Training began operations this month and will host a grand opening and open house to welcome the community and provide information on how to launch a career as a pilot. The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with elected officials and members of the business community will take place on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. Those interested in learning more about becoming a pilot or taking a facility tour are welcome at Tennessee Flight Training’s open house on Thursday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. The facility is located at 1200 N. Main Street, Hangar 7, in Mt. Pleasant. Tennessee Flight Training is an expansion of one of the nation’s preeminent flight schools –…
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GoJet Airlines Meet & Greet

Join us for a “meet & greet” with GoJet Airlines on Thursday, June 17, at 12:00 PM. To reserve your spot (including lunch), email rsvp@nashvilleflighttraining.com. Come have lunch with GoJet’s Executive Pilot Recruiters, Captain Tyler Parham and Tamela Hoevel, to learn more about the GoJet team and discuss their unique programs and opportunities!
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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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