Nationwide Aviation: Flight School in Lebanon, Tennessee

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Location: Lebanon, Tennessee
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.9 (38 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 3 months ago

I had a discovery flight with Zach Schipper! It was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. He was an amazing instructor. He taught the lesson and it was both comprehensive and also easy to understand. He answered all of my questions and as a first time flyer I felt confident. I was very excited initially and the excitement continued throughout the entire experience. If you are thinking about booking this e…
Shelonda Richardson via Google

★★★★★ 2 months ago

I recently had the pleasure of going out to take part in a Discovery Flight through Nationwide Aviation! Learning more about aviation has always been a dream of mine in any and every capacity, and my instructor, Mr. Zach Schipper, made my day by allowing me to do just that! I don’t want to spoil too much, but Mr. Schipper was very well versed in his teachings and instruction, and genuinely made the flight unforgettab…
Aaron Nelson via Google

★★★★★ 3 months ago

I had a great time getting my Private Pilot Certificate. I had Ethan Riquinha for the last 4 and a half months of my training and he was excellent. He made sure I was experienced but also ready for any situation that may occur. If not for him, I don’t know if I would be able to say that I can safely operate an aircraft. Much thanks to Nationwide Aviation and Ethan for getting me through my PPL.
Cameron Farber via Google

★★★★★ 4 months ago

I had the pleasure of doing the elevate program through nationwide at their weatherford, TX location. My instructors matthew Grady and Joshua drillette were excellent. I never felt like my time was being wasted or ever felt like the information I was learning didn’t have some sort of real world application to it. The program was exceptional and professional and id recommend it to anyone who wanted to pursue aviation…
Zachary Schipper via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Nationwide Aviation 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 Lebanon, 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 Nationwide Aviation 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 Lebanon 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 Nationwide Aviation

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 Nationwide Aviation'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 Lebanon, 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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