Flying News

Lanier Flight Center is the leading Cessna Aircraft Sales and Cessna Pilot Center in the Georgia/Alabama/Mississippi area. Below are some our flying news articles you may find interesting.

LFC Launches Online Ground School!

How would you like to CHOOSE your location for ground school this summer? We are excited to announce Lanier Flight Center’s new Webinar learning platform!  From the beach or the ball field, the commute or the couch, now you can experience ground school- wherever the summer takes you!  Participate in the LIVE class or watch it LATER at your convenience! ... [Read more]

Cessna Features Five Charities as Part of 2013 Discover Flying Challenge

WICHITA, Kan., Jun. 14, 2013 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is once again offering a unique internship experience – the Discover Flying Challenge – for six aviation students from a field of applicants for a summer-long excursion across the United States.  This year, Cessna has partnered with five not-for-profit... [Read more]

LFC to Host Meeting for Opening Lake to Float Planes!

Calling all aviators and aviation enthusiasts in the Lake Lanier and Atlanta area! How would you like to combine the love of flying and the joy of water sport?  Who hasn’t thumbed-through an outdoor adventure magazine and envied that guy camping and fishing next to his float plane?  Have you ever flown over Georgia’s largest lake and wondered... [Read more]

Turn Summer UPSIDE DOWN at Lanier Flight Center!

Summer is here and Lanier Flight Center invites you to experience summer flying, INVERTED!  Drop by and check-out the newly-added aerobatic plane in our fleet!  This stable and sure aerobat is available for the following:  Basic Aerobatic Training Upset Recovery Training Spin Training Tailwheel Endorsement So, call 678-989-2395 (KGVL)... [Read more]

Flying Club Members Go Behind the Curtain at Atlanta ATC

Pictured from left to right:  Bob Roy, Brent Lee, Mike Freeman, Angela Harvey, Jamar Bates, Brett Barron, Chuck Barron, Michael Higdon, and Jim Flock.   On Friday, April 19, members of the Lanier Flight Center Flying Club experienced a behind the scenes look at Air Traffic Control at the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International... [Read more]

Fly Your New Mustang Free of Operating Costs!

FLY WITH CONFIDENCE Now through June 30, 2013, take delivery of a new Mustang and fly it free of direct operating costs for the first three years of ownership. Fly for Free until 2016*: • Fuel allowance for 36 months • ProParts®, ProTech® and PowerAdvantage+® maintenance program enrollment for the first three years or 450 flight hours Our... [Read more]

Spring Break for Pilots is Here!

Join the Lanier Flight Center Flying Club for the 2013 SUN ‘N FUN ADVENTURE! We will depart April 11 (Thursday) and return April 13 (Saturday).  Enjoy flying with your friends to Merritt Island, Florida where we will stay both nights.  On Friday, experience the roar of the USAF Thunderbirds, Patty Wagstaff, and much, much more!  LFC Instructor,... [Read more]

Are Two Better Than One?

Have you always wanted to fly a multi-engine airplane? Lanier Flight Center is excited to announce our WINTER 2013 MULTI-ENGINE GROUND SCHOOL at our PDK location.  This six-hour course will be taught in two three-hour sessions beginning Saturday, February 23 and ending March 2.  Departure time is at 0900 and classes will last until noon.  We will... [Read more]

It’s Ground School Time!

This month, Lanier Flight Center is launching a full array of aviation courses.  From Co-Pilot Workshops to Instrument Rating Ground School, there is something for everyone.  And for your convenience, all of the courses are being offered at both KGVL and KPDK.  All four course offerings, brief descriptions, prices, dates, and times are listed below.  COPILOT... [Read more]

2009 Turbo 182T Skylane Added to Fleet

We are excited to announce the availability of this beautiful 2009 Turbo 182T Skylane for our Flying Club Members! Cruise at over 150 knots and enjoy the comfort, luxury and Garmin G1000 avionics. Call and reserve it for you next cross country trip!! Tweet Read More →

Cessna 182 Turbo Diesel – Runs on Jet-A

Cessna Bringing Jet A Fuel Engine to Piston Market OSHKOSH, Wis., July 23, 2012 — Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is introducing an innovative technology for single-engine airplanes that will usher in new capabilities and increase the flexibility of general aviation. Cessna’s Model 182, Skylane will now be available... [Read more]

2011 Skylane Added to Fleet

Lanier Flight Center just added this beautiful brand new 2011 182 Skylane to the fleet and has made it available for your cross country needs. Enjoy the new leather interior fragrance as you avoid the traffic below. Tweet Read More →

Cessna Sales Expansion – Alabama Georgia Mississippi

Lanier Flight Center is proud to announce the expansion of our New Cessna Aircraft Sales territory. Founded in 2003, Lanier Flight Center has grown into the Southeast’s Premier New Cessna aircraft Authorized Sales Representative serving Alabama, Georgia and now Mississippi. “In 2012, we are excited to expand our success and represent Cessna Aircraft... [Read more]

FLIGHT TO THE BAHAMAS (11/30 – 12/4) – Incredible!!!

What an amazing aviation adventure. 31 people in 9 aircraft. The Bahamas will never be the same! Check out some pictures on facebook:  Read More →

Cessna Skycatcher Flying at PDK (Sept 2011)

Now you can experience the fun and excitement of flying the 2011 Cessna Skycatcher at Lanier Flight Center at PDK! Lanier Flight Center offers the latest and greatest light sport aircraft at both locations. Available for sport and private pilot training, the Skycatcher offers an economical and enjoyable way to log your hours. Be sure to check it out... [Read more]

Announcing Buyer Assist For Pre-Owned Aircraft

Established in 2003, Lanier Flight Center continues to expand to meet the needs of our customers and the aviation market. We are excited to launch the Buyer Assist Program! Purchasing a previously owned aircraft is a vastly rewarding investment – but innumerable choices, safety inspections, negotiations, financing, and translating industry jargon... [Read more]

Demand For Airline Pilots Set To Soar

USA Today – “There was no specific moment,” says Sivyllis, 20, a junior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. “I’ve grown up my whole life knowing this was it.” Sivyllis hardly could have picked a better time to enter his chosen profession, and he knows it. “I’m very excited about the future …... [Read more]

43rd Annual Cracker Fly-In – July 9th – KGVL

43rd Annual Cracker Fly-In is on July 9th at Gainesville, GA at KGVL. Tweet Read More →

Need A Fathers Day Gift

Purchase A Gift Certificate Today! A Convenient Way To Give Dad The Thrill Of Flight– Much Better Than a Tie! Gift Certificates | Request A Discovery Flight | Request A Demo Flight | 678-989-2395 Tweet Read More →

Good Neighbor Day Open House Airshow

Dekalb Peachtree Airport is proud to present the 2011 Good Neighbor Day Open House Airshow. On Saturday June 4th 12 to 5.  Admission is free and $5 parking per car. To get more information, go to PDK’s Open House Airshow. Tweet Read More →