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Looking for an easy way to give someone an introductory flight experience?

Introductory Flight Experience

  • A 45 minute introductory flight lesson in the air, taking off from Portland Municipal Airport (1M5)
  • Introductory ground school from our instructors
  • A 6-month membership to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
  • A 6 month subscription to AOPA's Flight Training magazine
  • A one-time opportunity that could turn into a life-long passion

Don't just give a gift — give an experience.


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aspiring pilots

  • Train side-by-side with a professional, commercially certified flight instructor.
  • Acheive your desired level of pilot certification.
  • Fly in our expertly maintained fleet of general aviation aircraft.
  • Direct line of communication between students and instructors.
learn to fly at Airport Symbol 1m5PORTLAND MUNI (1M5)

certified pilots

  • Quick and friendly checkout experience.
  • Fly in our expertly maintained fleet of general aviation aircraft.
  • Enjoy highly simplified rental scheduling via Flight Schedule Pro.
  • Competitive rental fees starting at $150/hr wet.
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Conveniently located 30 minutes north of Nashville, Six1Fly bases its training and rental operations out of the Portland Municipal Airport. Airport Symbol 1m5PORTLAND MUNI (1M5)

The non-towered airspace around 1M5 makes for a much more relaxing flight training experience, allowing students to focus all of their attention on flying the airplane. At a field elevation of 817 feet, this airport features one asphalt runway that's 5,000 feet long and 100 feet wide with GPS/RNAV approaches on either side.

Visit cityofportlandtn.gov for more information about the airport and its history.

Training Checkpoints

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Student Pilot

Issued to a pilot-in-training, this certificate is a pre-requisite for flying your first solo and getting your private pilot license!

FAA Requirements

  • 16 years old
  • Can read, speak, and understand English

Ref: 14 CFR §61.83

Private Pilot (PPL)

Set yourself up for a future career in aviation! With your private pilot certificate, a world of new opportunites await you!

FAA Requirements

  • 17 years old
  • U.S. student pilot certificate
  • FAA 3rd class medical certificate (or higher)
  • Written and practical examination

Ref: 14 CFR §61.103

Instrument Rated (IFR)

Need more flexibility with the freedom to fly in clouds? An instrument rating permits you to fly through the clouds!

FAA Requirements

  • U.S. private pilot certificate
  • Written and practical examination

Ref: 14 CFR §61.65

Commercial Pilot (CPL)

Here's where your career begins! With your commercial pilot certificate, you can enjoy earning money while flying airplanes.

FAA Requirements

  • 18 years old
  • 250 hours of flight time
  • 100 hours of PIC time
  • 50 hours of cross-country time
  • Written and practical examination

Ref: 14 CFR §61.129

CFI

Becomming a certified flight instructor is the most efficient path from CPL to the airlines.

FAA Requirements

  • 18 years old
  • U.S. commercial pilot certificate
  • Written and practical examination

Ref: 14 CFR §61.183

Certification Types

Single-engine propeller airplane

Single Engine

(ASEL)
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Twin-engine propeller airplane

Multi-Engine

(AMEL)

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