Nearby there are many beautiful sights that can be enjoyed from our unique aerial vantage point; including the rugged Sierra Buttes and its surrounding Lakes Basin; Plumas Eureka State Park; the Wild and Scenic River territory of the Middle Fork of the Feather River, including The Seven Falls, Feather Falls and the spectacular Bald Rock Canyon. Also nearby is Bucks Lake with its resorts, the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area, Three Lakes, Silver Lake and . . . well, you get the picture. Get checked out and rent one of our airplanes for a great look. Further  beautiful Lake Almanor is guarded by the sleeping volcano, Mt. Lassen, southernmost peak of the Cascades. A short flight to the south lies the Lake Tahoe area including the enchanting granite formations of the Rubican River Basin.

FLIGHT   INSTRUCTION

Sugarpine Aviators offers reasonably-priced flight training ranging from primary instruction through advanced professional airman certificates. The Private Pilot Certificate qualifies you to fly passengers into any airport in the land. Mountain flight training is a natural by-product of learning to fly at Gansner Airfield. Special training can include tail dragger dual instruction in your aircraft or our rare 8F Luscombe-a real thoroughbred. Our airport is located within easy walking distance of Quincy, California, the political center of Plumas County. Also located nearby are motels, a health club and Feather River Community College.

You may learn at a leisurely rate, or we can accelerate your training to fit into your tight schedule. In any case, we instructors are dedicated to your safety and enjoyment of aviation.

To take various FAA Knowledge Tests (Private Pilot, etc.) contact Tommy Miles at www.cornerstonelearningcenter.com located in downtown Quincy. He also is rated as an Advanced Ground Instructor and offers one-on-one aviation ground instruction as well as tutoring in other areas.

AIRCRAFT RENTALS

Our Cessna 172 is STOL equipped for extra performance and very stable--this 1958 model has unparalled visibility. 

The special Piper Cherokee 180 is lean and mean and great for traveling. All of our aircraft have their propellers pitched for maximum climb performance.  

Dual instruction by Johnny Moore is available in the exciting and rare 8F Luscombe.

NEW FLYING CLUB PERKS

Sugarpine Aviators-operated Flying Club now has a new studio with a world-class mat and exercise equipment.                      Exercise and martial arts will be offered to members.

SUGARPINE AVIATORS
Gansner Airfield
70 Spanish Creek Road, P.O. Box 1450
Quincy, CA 95971