Mountain Flying Course

Crossing the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Tennessee & Western North Carolina can be challenging. There is rugged terrain that can create turbulence but there is also scenic beauty that can only be appreciated from the air. With proper planning and training, flying in the mountains can be safe and enjoyable.

Clingmon's Dome and Mount LeConte

Smoky Mountain Flight Center offers professional training in the Appalachian Mountains. This half day course consists of 2 1/2 to 3 hours of flight training and over an hour of ground instruction. You'll land at some of Western North Carolina's most challenging mountain airports and learn the skills you need to read mountain weather. Most importantly, you'll learn when to go and when not to go into the mountains.

Jackson Co. Airport Cullowhee, NC		Macon Co. Airport Franklin, NC

The course is taught by Brandon Hughett who is experienced in mountain flying in the Appalachians, the Rockies, and the mountains of the Idaho back-country. Brandon regularly hosts mountain flying safety seminars around the southeast in cooperation with FAASTeam.

• Course Cost $575
  
• Includes up to 3 hours aircraft rental in a factory new Cessna 172SP
  
• Up to 3 hours of mountain flight instruction
  
• Up to 2 hours of mountain ground instruction
  
• Landings at several of Western North Carolina's mountain airports
  
• Sectional Chart for navigation
  
• Includes bottled water and snack

Schedule your mountain flying course today! To schedule online click here, or schedule by phone call (865) 970-3090 ask for Brandon.