Learning to Fly
With the summertime skies over Johnstown streaked with the contrails of passing airplanes, it’s nice to think of children lying in the grass, eyes fixed upward and heads filled with daydreams of cutting the clouds at the helm of an airliner.
While most of us can relate to these fantasies, many adults may at first glance consider piloting an aircraft to be a hobby for the well-to-do. The truth is, you can find yourself in control of a Piper Cherokee 140 for as little as $69.00.
The flight school from MTT Aviation Services, operating from the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, offers flight training for hobbyists interested in discovering the exuberance of flight, business travelers looking to capitalize on air travel’s convenience, and individuals with a desire to begin a career in aviation.
“Flying is a unique experience,” says William Hunt, General Manager of MTT Aviation Services. “It is truly a way to escape things in your life and just enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of flight. It gives you a way of seeing our world from a completely different point of view.”
MTT Aviation Services’ “Learn to Fly” program helps to make flying accessible by providing a program with an introductory flight for $69.00 and subsequent lessons for $125.00 ($95.00 for aircraft rental and $30.00 for a one hour lesson). All lessons are taught by a FAA licensed instructor, and dedicated students can earn their Private Pilot’s Certificate and even go on to earn an Instrument Rating, giving them access to even greater heights.
Learn more by contacting MTT Aviation Services by calling (814) 361-3500. MTT Aviation Services is located at 469 Airport Road, Johnstown (click here for a map).
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