Location - Tucson, Arizona

Selecting Tucson, Arizona as the next location for expansion of National Pilot Academy's flight training program was an easy decision. From the beautiful year-round flying weather and the general aviation features that Ryan Airfield provides, to the incredible benefits that the community offers, operating a flight school in Tucson made perfect sense. Ryan Airfield is situated in an area with varying topography. You'll experience high desert plateaus, rugged canyons, rolling hills, and mountain ranges that reach over 9100 feet in elevation.

The city of Tucson is 2,389 feet above sea level and covers nearly 500 square miles. The landscape mixes flowering desert, rolling hills, winding dry riverbeds, rugged canyons, and pine-topped peaks-all beneath an expansive clear, blue sky. Scenery on the 60-minute drive from downtown Tucson to the top of nearby Mt. Lemmon is much like what you'd see on a trip from Mexico to Canada.

Tucson enjoys more sunshine than any other city in the United States, about 360 days each year. The days, with very few exceptions are warm and sunny. The mild temperatures during spring, fall, and winter are legendary. Temperatures rise in the summer, but low humidity helps even the warmest days feel comfortable. Tucson's surprisingly lush environment is replenished by two rainy seasons.

Tucson boasts the best of both worlds...the progress and innovation of a metropolitan community and the friendly, caring atmosphere of a small town. Tucson's rich cultural heritage centers around a unique blend of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Anglo-American influences. Blessed with the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert and an unsurpassed climate of 360 sunny days a year, Tucsonans embrace a rare lifestyle and are committed to preserving that quality of life. High desert climate and surrounding mountains allow you to swim, hike, and ski -- all in one day.

Tucson's climate varies from the 2400 foot desert basin to the 9100 foot forests of the Santa Catalina mountains. The City's dry desert air and winter sunshine make it a popular health and winter resort. The City is home to the University of Arizona and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The City's industries include electronics and missile production.

In addition to the great year-round flying weather, Ryan Airfield offers numerous features that provide students with excellent flight training. A six-story control tower with radar depiction and instrument approach, and three runways, the longest being 5,500 feet, allow for pilots to practice numerous flight approaches and take-offs.

Ryan Airfield | Tucson, Arizona
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