Your Pilot Training Academy

Flight school between Alabama and Georgia. Nestled in the heart of Lanett, Alabama. Lanett Municipal Airport 7A3
Dedicated to flight training

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Start Flying

The best time to start flying is now

Through our pilot training programs and dedicated instructors, we provide the guidance, resources, and support needed to become a pilot

Start a Conversation

The first step in pilot training is reaching out to a flight school. Blue Skies Above welcomes you to the world of aviation.

Take Your First Flight Lesson

Also known as a discovery flight, take the controls of the aircraft and fly the plane. See if becoming a pilot is right for you.

Start Training

You've got the best flight school in Lanett, AL supporting you every step of the way. We're experts in flight training.

Student Pilot and CFI Flying Over Auburn Alabama

Your Opportunity

The time to become a pilot is now. With demand at an all time high and the world more than ever needing more pilots, this is your chance.

The skill of flying is a life changing experience only less than 1% of the population has the privilege of holding. Blue Skies Above is your door to a world of opportunity in aviation.

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Step 1.

Contact
Blue Skies Above

Reaching out to a flight school to understand how the pilot training process works is the first step in your pilot training journey.

Speaking with a real live team member helps demystify any questions you may have and gets you answers quickly. Determine what your ambitions, goals, and timelines are in relation to flight training. You've got the entire team here at Blue Skies Above to help you reach your goals. Let's work together to come up with a plan for flight training that suits your needs.

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Mother and young daughter on a discovery flight flying over KATL Atlanta Georgia airport
Step 2.

Take a Discovery Flight

Also known as an introductory flight, a discovery flight is your first flight lesson. Pair up with a certified flight instructor and you fly the plane.

On a discovery flight, you'll spend 30 minutes to an hour in the air with a certified flight instructor. You'll have the chance to fly the airplane on your own. After you land, you'll have the opportunity to discuss with your instructor how to complete the flight training process. Complete a discovery flight to see if pilot training is a good fit for you.

Step 3.

Start
Flight Training

You'll pair up and work with a CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) to start flight training. Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to pass your written and practical exams.

The first certificate pilots get is called the private pilot certificate, also known as the PPL or private pilot license. Obtaining this certification involves passing multiple exams including the medical exam, the written exam, and the practical exam - commonly referred as the checkride. You and your instructor will come up with a plan that fits your schedule to get this complete. We're excited to be a part of your aviation journey.

flying a cessna 172 from Blue Skies Above (Lanett, AL) over Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Next Steps
Visit Blue Skies Above
Professional Flight Instruction

Visit our flight school, start pilot training and join the family, like & follow us on social media. We're excited to partner with you and be a part of your aviation journey. Let's go flying together!

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING?

Matthew is an excellent flight instructor with a vast knowledge and aptitude for flying. The fact that he has the heart of a teacher is the reason I learned so well with him and therefore successfully earned my PPL. Out of the several CFI’s I had during my training, he was the one that I learned the most from. Unlike some CFI’s, he was actually very concerned at making sure I was learning instead of just trying to make money off of me. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to fly. Hopefully, I will get to earn some more ratings with him in the future.

Stuart Peters

★★★★★

Awesome flight school in Lanett, Alabama. Right between Georgia and Alabama in the valley. Matthew is a professional instructor and CFI and is passionate about aviation and flying and loves handing down his aviation wisdom to new students. Great place to learn how to fly and become a pilot.

Tim Jedrek

★★★★★

I can’t say enough great things about blue skies above! Joe provides professional instruction and remembers to keep it fun and enjoyable to fly! I love getting to go to the airport because of the community and culture that has been built there!

Paul Prim

★★★★★

Got my PPL here. Best flight school experience I’ve had. The instructors are great and they always have an airplane available to fly.

Mallorie Moffett

★★★★★

It's different but if your in valley Alabama and you know where lanette airport and ask to fly

Johnnie Patterson

★★★★★

Matthew is an excellent flight instructor with a vast knowledge and aptitude for flying. The fact that he has the heart of a teacher is the reason I learned so well with him and therefore successfully earned my PPL. Out of the several CFI’s I had during my training, he was the one that I learned the most from. Unlike some CFI’s, he was actually very concerned at making sure I was learning instead of just trying to make money off of me. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to fly. Hopefully, I will get to earn some more ratings with him in the future.

Stuart Peters

★★★★★

Awesome flight school in Lanett, Alabama. Right between Georgia and Alabama in the valley. Matthew is a professional instructor and CFI and is passionate about aviation and flying and loves handing down his aviation wisdom to new students. Great place to learn how to fly and become a pilot.

Tim Jedrek

★★★★★

I can’t say enough great things about blue skies above! Joe provides professional instruction and remembers to keep it fun and enjoyable to fly! I love getting to go to the airport because of the community and culture that has been built there!

Paul Prim

★★★★★

Got my PPL here. Best flight school experience I’ve had. The instructors are great and they always have an airplane available to fly.

Mallorie Moffett

★★★★★

It's different but if your in valley Alabama and you know where lanette airport and ask to fly

Johnnie Patterson

★★★★★