Airplane Rentals
Fly The Smokies on Your Schedule
Fly the Smokies on your schedule.
Whether you’re building time, staying current, or planning a weekend trip, our well-maintained Cessna fleet at Greeneville, TN makes it easy to get in the air—local, personal, and flexible.
Based at: Greeneville, TN (GCY)
Call / Text: 828-777-0719
Our Fleet
Cessna 172 — The Classic Trainer
A forgiving, confidence-building aircraft that’s perfect for:
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Time building
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Currency and proficiency flying
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Local scenic flights and short cross-countries
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Flight training add-ons (with instructor)
Great for: newer pilots, structured flyers, economical hours
Cessna 182 — More Capability, More Range
Step up in performance and useful load for:
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Longer cross-countries
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Mountain flying and higher-density-altitude days
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Carrying more gear and passengers (within limits)
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Pilots wanting a more capable traveling airplane
Great for: experienced renters, travel, bigger missions
Rental Requirements (Simple + Safety-Focused)
To rent our aircraft, you’ll typically need:
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Valid pilot certificate and current medical (as applicable)
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Current flight review (BFR)
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Recent experience (or a short checkout if you’re new to the aircraft)
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Completion of our local procedures + safety briefing
New to the area or returning after time off? No problem—our checkout process is friendly, efficient, and focused on confidence.
Why Rent With Buzzard’s Roost Aviation
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Based in the beautiful Smoky Mountains
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Personal, local service (you’re not a number here)
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Great for time building and real-world flying
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Easy add-ons: instructor time for proficiency or training
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competitive pricing and rates
Call Patrick at 828-777-0719