Frequency Change is Nashville’s Premier Flight Training School
Since 2020, Frequency Change Aviation has been providing premium flight instruction programs and aircraft rentals, management, and other services in Nashville, TN.
Why Choose Frequency Change Aviation?
- 6 expert, experienced flight instructors
- Aircraft and instructor availability
- Online booking platform
- 90%+ check ride pass rate
- Competitive pricing
- Top-tier aircraft, including Cirrus and Cessna models
- High-quality flight training curriculum
Frequency Change Aviation in Nashville, TN
We do things differently. Our ground-school aims to help pilots pass the knowledge test.
About Frequency Change Aviation
Frequency Change Aviation offers premium flight instruction services to help you achieve your goals in aviation, be it moving on to the airlines or flying on the weekends for fun. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, at John C. Tune Airport, we’ve been in operation since 2020.
We push our students to achieve excellence and go beyond the standard requirements, as evidenced by our high check ride pass rate. This results in exceptional, safer pilots.
Additionally, we offer Cirrus training programs and rentals. With a CSIP on staff, we can offer Cirrus Transition Training as well as Cirrus Embark training.
In addition to flight training, we offer aircraft management services that takes all the hassle and stress out of aircraft ownership and allows you to focus on what you came to general aviation to do: fly the airplane.
Elite Flight Training Curriculum
Meet Your Flight Instructors
Jeff Ramsey
CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, CIRRUS STANDARDIZED INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CSIP), GOLD SEAL INSTRUCTOR, PRESIDENT
Jeff founded Frequency Change Aviation in 2020 with the goal of delivering a better student experience by focusing on the robust knowledge base required to be a safe, competent, informed pilot. He has built a successful track record as a flight instructor after spending 15 years in corporate America working as a CPA and in outside sales.
Jeff spent a short stint flying as First Officer on the Beechjet 400 before returning to instruction full-time. He is qualified to teach in Cessna, Piper, Bonanza, and Cirrus aircraft. Additionally, Jeff is a Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP).
Jeff looks forward to someday teaching his current middle school daughter how to fly. He likes to travel, play tennis, watch Tennessee football, and hit a good happy hour for an Old Fashioned when not working.
Clayton Anderson
CFI, CFII, MEI, GOLD SEAL INSTRUCTOR,
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Clayton’s aviation journey began at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi in 2019. When the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, he returned to his hometown of Nashville where he completed his pilot certificates and ratings at John. C. Tune airport.
Currently, Clayton is studying Aerospace Management at Middle Tennessee State University. Clayton provides a young and fresh prospective to aviation instruction and enjoys welcoming new pilots to the world of aviation. Outside of the cockpit, Clayton enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing.
Rome Innocenzi
CFI, CFII, MEI
Trevor Cox
CFI, CFII
Trevor began his flight training in October 2020 at the Shelbyville, Tennessee airport. After earning his Private Pilot Certificate, he moved down to Orlando, Florida to finish the rest of his ratings and certificates. Trevor has trained in both Part 61 and 141 training environments, and looks forward to helping others achieve their certificates. Outside of flying, Trevor enjoys hiking, kayaking, and watching Gator baseball.
Christopher Tucker
CFI, MEI
Christopher Tucker has been a dedicated Air National Guard medic for nearly a decade, providing essential care and support. In 2022, he embarked on a new career path in aviation, earning certifications as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI). When not in the cockpit, he cherishes quality time with his wife and two children. In his free moments, he’s an avid reader, particularly enjoying science fiction and fantasy novels.
Nate Arend
CFI
Nate Arend is a recent MTSU graduate. He has earned his Private Pilot License with Frequency Change Aviation before enrolling in the MTSU Professional Pilot Program. While in college, he attained his Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot License, Multi Engine Rating, and most recently became a Certified Flight Instructor! He looks forward to meeting and working with his students here at Frequency Change Aviation!
When he is not in the air, Nate can often be found fishing and kayaking. He has a great love for the outdoors and tries to spend as much time in the sun as he can. Nate is skilled in connecting with people where they are and encouraging them to be better learners. He also has works as a mascot for MTSU, where he brings energy and school spirit to crowds during games and events.
Anna Sorenson
PRIVATE PILOT, INSTRUMENT RATED, GENERAL MANAGER
Anna began her aviation journey in the middle of COVID in 2020, shortly after moving from Arizona to Washington State. She decided to take a Discovery Flight and fell in love with aviation and achieved her Private Pilot certificate just three months later.
After she got the “aviation bug”, Anna completed her education online at Green River College in Auburn, Washington graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Science in June 2023. During that time, she also worked full time as a Front Desk Supervisor at her local flight school, while continuing flight training to achieve her Instrument Rating. Anna joined the Frequency Change Aviation family in Summer of 2024, under the role of General Manager and enjoys flying for fun on the side!
Gustav Pearson
CFI, CFII
Gus’ aviation journey began in 2018, starting with a fascination with wind and reference for clouds. In 2020, Gus earned his Certified Flight Instructor rating. Since then, he prides himself on imparting knowledge and experiences to those under his supervision in earnest.
When he’s not chasing after the wind, he is riding the river chasing after fish. Gus believes that flying challenges all aspects of one’s personality and brings out the best in people chasing this dream.
Dwight Willingham
CFI, CFII, PART 141 CHECK INSTRUCTOR, PART 141 QUALIFIED
Dwight has been flying for over 10 years. While taking flight lessons on the side, Dwight graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2015 and decided to continue his flight training at ATP. Dwight graduated from ATP Flight School in Smyrna in 2019. Upon graduation, he achieved his Commerical Rating and became a Certified Flight Instructor shortly after in 2020.
Dwight has many passions outside of flying. He enjoys being a foodie, petting dogs, raving over classic cars, and going to the beach.
Jaden Johnson
CFI
Jaden was born and raised in Nashville, TN. After graduation from MTSU in 2021, he immediately started his aviation journey. Jaden earned his Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument rating with Frequency Change Aviation in 2022. Just a short two years later, he has now become a Certified Flight Instructor at Frequency Change Aviation as well.
When he is not flying, Jaden enjoys spending his time at the gym or being on the water.
Natalie Deitrick
CFI, CFII, MEI, GOLD SEAL INSTRUCTOR,
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Natalie began her aviation journey as a flight attendant with a major U.S. air carrier in 2019. Since then, she has acquired her CFI, CFII, and MEI, with all three accomplished in different states! She is an active member of the Nashville Ninety-Nines and has a passion for all things aviation related. When she’s not flying, you can catch Natalie swimming or indoor rock climbing with her husband, Logan.
What Is the Meaning of Frequency Change?
A “Frequency Change” is pilot lingo that you’ll sometimes hear on the communications radio in an airplane. When listening on the aircraft’s communications radio during flight, you might hear an Air Traffic Controller grant approval of a “frequency change.” This is simply an authorization to change the frequency of your radio as you depart that Controller’s airspace.
It’s our mission to level up the game and “change” the culture of the typical flight training experience in Nashville with the highest quality flight instruction. Don’t operate on typical flight training frequencies. Better flight training is indeed an option. Your Frequency Change is approved, so call us today to get started!
