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Flight Instruction with Aircraft Rental

Professional Flight Instruction

As a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) affiliated with Morristown Flying Service, I provide high‑quality, safety‑focused training for Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot candidates. Instruction is delivered under FAR Part 61, giving students flexibility, personalized pacing, and a tailored learning experience.


Premium Training Aircraft

All instruction is conducted in a well‑maintained Cessna 172 (N7144G) based at New Tazewell Municipal Airport (3A2) — equipped with a modern IFR panel and advanced avionics designed to elevate your training experience.


Aircraft Highlights

  • IFR‑certified avionics suite with autopilot
  • Dual Garmin G5 flight instruments
  • Garmin GFC‑500 autopilot with electric trim
  • Garmin 430W featuring ADS‑B traffic & weather
  • Garmin 255A Nav/Com
  • JPI engine monitor for precise engine data
  • USB charging ports for EFBs and mobile devices


Training Options

  • Private Pilot Training
  • Commercial Pilot Training
  • Flight Reviews & proficiency training
  • Discovery Flights for new aviators

Rates

  • Aircraft: $200/hour (wet, Hobbs)
  • Instruction: $45/hour


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Flight Instruction with your Aircraft

If you own your aircraft and need a dependable, safety‑focused instructor, I provide on‑site flight instruction at:

  • New Tazewell Airport (3A2)
  • Morristown Airport (KMOR)
  • Jonesville Airport (0VG)
  • Middlesboro Airport (1A6)
  • Harlan Airport (I35)

I tailor training to your aircraft, your goals, and your experience level — giving you professional instruction without the need to travel.


Aircraft I Instruct In

  • Piper PA‑28 Series — 140, 151, 160, 180, 181, 255, 236
  • Cessna 172
  • Cessna 182


Rates

  • Instruction: $65/hour
  • Minimum: 2‑hour session

Availability   I’ll come to your hangar or airport and tailor training to your aircraft, experience level, and goals.

Additional Services

Flight Reviews

1:1 Ground Instruction

1:1 Ground Instruction

Book me for your flight review and stay current, confident, and safe in the cockpit. I provide professional, safety‑focused reviews at:

  • New Tazewell Airport (3A2)
  • Morristown Airport (KMOR)
  • Jonesville Airport (0VG)
  • Middlesboro Airport (1A6)
  • Harlan Airport (I35)


What’s Included

  • Ground review of regulations, airspace, decision‑making and more


  • Flight

Book me for your flight review and stay current, confident, and safe in the cockpit. I provide professional, safety‑focused reviews at:

  • New Tazewell Airport (3A2)
  • Morristown Airport (KMOR)
  • Jonesville Airport (0VG)
  • Middlesboro Airport (1A6)
  • Harlan Airport (I35)


What’s Included

  • Ground review of regulations, airspace, decision‑making and more


  • Flight proficiency check including maneuvers, takeoffs, landings, and emergency procedures


  • Safety‑focused evaluation tailored to your experience


  • Logbook endorsement upon satisfactory completion


Rate

  • Contact me for Pricing and availability

1:1 Ground Instruction

1:1 Ground Instruction

1:1 Ground Instruction

Personalized, instructor‑led ground training designed to complement your Sporty’s Pilot Training courses and accelerate your progress.


What’s Included

  • Guided course reinforcement — Review and clarify key lessons from Sporty’s modules.


  • Structured study sessions — Focused training tailored to your pace and learning style.


  • Exam preparation — Hel

Personalized, instructor‑led ground training designed to complement your Sporty’s Pilot Training courses and accelerate your progress.


What’s Included

  • Guided course reinforcement — Review and clarify key lessons from Sporty’s modules.


  • Structured study sessions — Focused training tailored to your pace and learning style.


  • Exam preparation — Help with knowledge test topics, practice questions, and weak areas.


  • Real‑world application — Connect course concepts to practical flying scenarios.


  • Flexible scheduling — Sessions arranged to fit your training timeline.


Rate

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Recurrent Training/ Rusty Pilot

Recurrent Training/ Rusty Pilot

Recurrent Training/ Rusty Pilot

Pilot Recurrency Training   

Stay sharp, confident, and current with personalized recurrency sessions designed to refresh skills, rebuild proficiency, and get you flying safely again.


Rusty Pilot Training

  • Skill refresh — Review core maneuvers, procedures, and cockpit workflows.


  • Regulation updates — Catch up on changes since your last flight.


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Pilot Recurrency Training   

Stay sharp, confident, and current with personalized recurrency sessions designed to refresh skills, rebuild proficiency, and get you flying safely again.


Rusty Pilot Training

  • Skill refresh — Review core maneuvers, procedures, and cockpit workflows.


  • Regulation updates — Catch up on changes since your last flight.


  • Confidence rebuilding — Supportive, structured training to ease you back into the left seat.


  • Aircraft‑specific coaching — Tailored to your airplane and experience level.


Night Currency

  • Night takeoff & landing practice
  • Illusion & hazard awareness
  • Lighting & equipment review
  • Night navigation & pattern work

Rate

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Safety Pilot

Recurrent Training/ Rusty Pilot

Recurrent Training/ Rusty Pilot

Safety Pilot Services   Stay sharp, stay legal, and stay safe. I offer professional safety pilot support for pilots needing an extra set of eyes during simulated instrument flight or proficiency work.

What I Provide

  • Dedicated visual lookout — I handle see‑and‑avoid responsibilities while you practice under the hood.


  • Regulatory compliance — M

Safety Pilot Services   Stay sharp, stay legal, and stay safe. I offer professional safety pilot support for pilots needing an extra set of eyes during simulated instrument flight or proficiency work.

What I Provide

  • Dedicated visual lookout — I handle see‑and‑avoid responsibilities while you practice under the hood.


  • Regulatory compliance — Meets FAA requirements for simulated instrument time under FAR 91.109.


  • Proficiency support — Ideal for maintaining IFR skills, staying sharp, or preparing for an IPC.


  • Calm, safety‑focused cockpit environment — Professional oversight to help you train with confidence.


  • Flexible locations — Available at Jonesville (0VG), Middlesboro (1A6), and Harlan (I35).


Rate

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