Specialty Flight Training

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Leigh Smith

Flying is Energy Management, and Leigh Smith brings a wealth of experience to share.   Retired Captain for a major airline, Leigh Smith owns many aircraft that he operates  from his 950' home strip in Knox, Indiana.

Leigh started with sailplanes at the early age of 15 and earned his private glider license at 16.  A private airplane license soon followed at the age of 18.

Leigh started flight instructing while in college earning a degree from Parks College.  After graduation Leigh flew part 135 in Piper and Cessna twins, Twin Beeches, Turbine Beeches, MU-2 and Lear Jets.  With this experience he landed a job with a major airline.  At the major airline, Leigh became a Captain on the Boeing 727, Airbus 319/320 , Boeing 757/767 , Boeing 777, and Boeing 787.  His type ratings also included the 747-4, DC-3, DC-9, CW46, Lear jet, LOA JU-52.

Whether it's a Sportsman 2+2 in the Bob Marshall Wilderness , an I0550 powered Cessna 185 in the Idaho Backcountry, or a Bonanza in the Missouri breaks, Leigh is at home.  He has a unique mastery of an aircraft's capabilities and is passionate about flying.

Leigh's Float Plane Before Restoration

N195LS

 The Home Strip in Knox, Indiana

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