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 an airplane for a great look. To the northwest lies beautiful Lake Almanor which is guarded by the sleeping volcano, Mt. Lassen, the southernmost peak of the Cascades. To the south lies the Lake Tahoe area including the enchanting granite formations of the Rubican River Basin. You can fly just over the mountain to the southwest and follow the remote Middle Fork of the Feather River down toward Oroville and discover granite walls and spectacular waterfalls that can not be seen any other way.

FLIGHT   INSTRUCTION

Sugarpine Aviators offers reasonably-priced flight training.  The Private Pilot Certificate qualifies you to fly passengers into any airport in the land. Mountain flying savvy is a natural by-product of learning to fly at Gansner Field (2O1). Special training can include tail dragger dual instruction in your aircraft or our rare 8F Luscombe-a real thoroughbred, or our 1958 vintage Cessna 172 STOL. 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 are dedicated to your safety and enjoyment of aviation. You may also join the Sugarpine Aviators Flying Club (SAMA) and enjoy reduced rates for flying as well as complementary Jujitsu instruction two evenings a week, a healthy endeavor for body, mind and spirit.

For personalized ground instruction for the Private Pilot Certificate contact Tommy Miles at www.cornerstonelearningcenter.com located in downtown Quincy, and who is rated as an Advanced Ground Instructor. Tommy tutors in various other academic areas and operates Phoenix courses.

AIRCRAFT RENTALS

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

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.

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

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