Wingman Flight Academy: Flight School in Dickson, Tennessee

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Location: Dickson, Tennessee
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

Call (615) 917-1697 Get Directions Visit Website

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 5 years ago

Are you ready to soar the skies and be a skilled, safe pilot? Then Wingman Flight Academy is THE PLACE for your training! While many flight schools focus on helping you pass the test and giving their instructors the opportunity build hours at your expense so they can move on to the airlines, the Wingman mission is to train you to be Pilot in Command. Toby Rice loves flying, and his career is teaching! He personally t…
Julia Walker via Google

★★★★★ 5 years ago

Toby was a fantastic instructor, and I’m glad my flying career started with Wingman Flight Academy. Toby taught me many lifesaving techniques that I would not have received elsewhere due to his critical thinking. He helped me in many ways through my instruction and helped me look at many different perspectives. Without Toby, the start of my flying would not have been possible. Thank you so much for all you’ve done, a…
Sarah Gilliam via Google

★★★★★ 5 years ago

If you're looking for your pilots license, Wingman Flight Academy is where you need to train. The flight training and content is extremely thorough and Toby, the Chief Instructor, works with you 1:1 until you understand all the material. Prices are also extremely fair. Look no further than Wingman for your flight school!
Peter Shivery via Google

★★★★★ 5 years ago

This school is run professionally and efficiently! If you’re looking to learn how to fly in Dickson, this is the place to go!
Jay Rivenbark via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Wingman Flight Academy trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Dickson, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Tennessee Teaches You

Tennessee training spans ridge-and-valley terrain that teaches wind behavior around topography, plus the full four-season weather cycle. Nashville's growth has brought steadily busier airspace, giving students modern radio environments without coastal saturation.

How to Evaluate Wingman Flight Academy on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Dickson means building your early hours in Tennessee weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at Wingman Flight Academy

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get Wingman Flight Academy's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Dickson, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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