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smoky.mountain.flight.center Last Visit: 05.05.2009

Help you live your dream of becoming a licensed pilot. Whether you are interested in flying for fun or want to start down the career path of a professional pilot, Smoky Mountain Flight Center can take you where you want to go. Flight instructors are patient, professional and understand that they are there to help the student reach his or her goals. With our flight instruction program, you ll be flying with an instructor from your first lesson.

We're a flight organization based in Alcoa, Tennessee
School Type:   Part 61.

Training Area:   Local.

Instruction Materials:    Jeppesen, ASA, Gleim and FAA.

Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).

Certificates:    Private, Commercial, ATP, CFI and CFII.

Ratings:    VFR, IFR, Commercial, CFI and CFII.

Class:    Single Engine Land and Multi Engine Land.

Engines:   Single.

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, Aircraft Checkouts and Insurance Checkouts.

Training Orientation:    Career (Carrier, Commercial, Military) and Recreation (all non-commercial flight).

Career Focus:    Commercial (includes air taxi, survey, ambulance, etc), Flight Instruction, Major Airlines and Regional Airlines.

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School, Self-Paced and Career Oriented, structured.

Technically Advanced Aircraft:    TCAS - Collision Avoidance and Autopilot.

Type of Rental:    Students only and Licensed Pilots.

Type of Airplanes Available:   Cessna 172 SP and Piper Cherokee Warrior

Aircraft Rental Rates:   $115 -$145/hour

Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Lounge, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Pilot Ready Room, Snack Room and Simulator.

On-Site FAA Testing:   Written Tests (CATS, Laser Grade).

Airport Facilities:    Control Tower, ILS, Weather computer terminal and Pilot Shop.

Airport Locations (codes):   KTYS

Pricing Info:   Private Pilot average $9000

Special Offer:   Discovery flight $139 for 45 min $159 for one hour.

Financial Assistance:   Third Party (bank, etc).

Total Instructors:   4

Awards of Merit:   Gold Seal

Weather:   Seasonal variations (weather flying, snow, etc)

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