About Us

In the world of aerobatics, the upline is a fundamental maneuver that at its core applies energy management principles. It forms the basis for many advanced maneuvers and must be executed correctly for successful performance. The upline can vary by angle, usually being a 45 degree or vertical angle. Accuracy and successful application are essential. It is a climbing maneuver that is purposefully applied.

When training with Upline Aviation you are purposefully learning principles that set your aviation career up for success and increased readiness for the next 'maneuver' in your aviation career.

Upline Aviation is committed to providing specialty flight training and aviation services. We recognize a need for specialized training opportunities that are affordable and accessible to the everyday pilot. We strive to make the aviation community safer.

Upline Aviation, LLC is a veteran-owned business.

Meet the Owner

Nathan Dungan

Owner/Instructor

Hi Folks,

My name is Nathan, and I am the founder of Upline Aviation. I started this venture because I am passionate about what we are offering here: I love this training subject and type of flying, and I truly enjoy teaching. While pursuing my fixed-wing ratings a good friend strongly recommended spin training for my safety. The first time I flew in a tailwheel airplane was the first day I performed spins and aerobatics. After that I bought my own aerobatic/tailwheel plane and haven't looked back. When training in military fixed-wing programs I was fortunate to have access to outstanding instruction from world-class instructors where structured proficiency, aircraft control, UPRT, and risk management were integral parts of the training process.

I recognized that this training is hard to come by for the general aviation pilot, the small business operator with an airplane, and the everyday hired pilots. My hope is to make this training more readily available to everyone and enhance aviation safety for our community. Whether we are conducting flight training or I am assisting you with an aircraft purchase, maintenance consultation, pre-purchase inspection, or ferry flight we will give you a professional experience with qualified experts you can trust.

I have a diverse aviation background including military, law enforcement, and general aviation experience. I am currently the chief pilot for a full-time organization and a fixed wing aviator in the military reserves.

My certificates and ratings include:

Commercial Pilot- ASEL/AMEL/Rotorcraft-Helicopter/Instrument

CFI/CFII- Airplane/Rotorcraft-Helicopter

Advanced Ground/Instrument Instructor

Sikorsky S-70 and Beechcraft BE-200 type ratings

Additional Relevant Experience

Army Aviation Safety Officer

OSHA 511 certification

Aviation Mishap Investigator course

Crash Reconstruction certification

Human Factors and Root Cause training

Aircraft

N1631G
1968 Champion 7KCAB

Aerobatic Category certified

The Citabria- "Airbatic spelled backwards".

150hp Lycoming engine with inverted fuel/oil systems.

Rated for +5/-2 g's

Two seat tandem configuration