Rocky Top Aviation (dba) Blue Side Up is a General Aviation Flight school, specializing in instruction and rating preparation for private pilot, commercial, ATP, multi-engine, technically advanced aircraft, aerobatics, formation, and instrument certification.
No other flight training operation offers the pedigree and experience our instructors and syllabi have to offer.
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Rocky Top Aviation
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Meet our team
Ro DuPont
Chief Pilot / DPE
John Burt
Founder
John DuPont
Intern / Pilot
What We Do.
We make aviators. We don’t stamp-out pilots. After the fashion of Naval Aviation tradition, we use time-honored syllabi, techniques, and procedures to impart over-a-century of aviation wisdom to our students, so they can survive and thrive in the pursuit of the sky.
With over 100 years of cumulative experience between our founder and chief pilot, both US Navy fighter pilots and Eastern / Delta airline pilots, you will not find a deeper well of knowledge and understanding of what it takes to make a safe and successful pilot.
How Do We Do that?
Our uniquely crafted syllabi are built on lessons-learned from 1) extensive experience in General Aviation, 2) the safest travel industry in human history, part 121 airline operations, and 3) the training processes that produce the most capable aviators in the world, Naval Aviation. These 3 depositories of knowledge combine to provide unmatched effectiveness (time, quality, & money) in flight instruction for our students.
No other flight school will get you upside down to understand what a rudder does or teach you how to recover from spins and other extreme unusual attitudes, while mastering the FAA ACS for the rating you seek; and still complete at flight time minimums.
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Do you accept reservations?
Yes, we accept reservations. Please call us or book online through our website.
What are your operating hours?
We are open from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Saturday. We’re closed on Sunday. Holiday hours may vary, so please call or check our website for specific information on those dates.
Do you have vegetarian, vegan, or other special dietary options?
Yes, we offer an array of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. If you have other dietary requirements, please inform your server, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Is parking available at the restaurant?
Yes, we have a parking lot adjacent to the restaurant, and street parking is also available. Valet parking is offered on weekends.
Can I order food for takeout or delivery?
Absolutely! You can order online through our website or by calling us. We offer both takeout and delivery within a specific radius.
Can I bring my own wine, and is there a corkage fee?
We do not allow guests to bring their own wine, beer, or spirits to our restaurant. We have an extensive beverage menu, including a wide selection of wines, beers, and cocktails for you to enjoy.
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