About Us
Welcome to Flywell Aviation
Flywell Aviation is based at the Bowling Green / Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG), in the beautiful town of Bowling Green, Kentucky. If you come flying with us and don’t spot a cave, sink hole, or corvette then you just haven’t looked out of the window during the ride! We are also just a 1 hour car drive north from Nashville, TN where we currently have students choosing us for their preferred flight training needs!
KBWG is a thriving airport that is vital to the infrastructure of Bowling Green and the Southern Kentucky region. We have multiple on-field maintenance providers and Co-Mar Aviation provides 24/7 Full Service FBO needs along with airport board managed self-serve Avgas.
Our Mission
We determine the success of Flywell Aviation not by the amount of flight hours accrued or from the revenue created but strictly by the result of quality pilots being produced in a safe, timely manner. We stand behind our values, integrity, and safety conscious practices to make you a high quality aviator. Great pilots are always learning!
We invite you to come see us and join the exciting, rewarding, and adventurous world of aviation.
Meet the Owner’s
Justin Tidwell is the owner of Flywell Aviation, LLC. He is an aviation enthusiast and pilot who has grown up with aviation in his blood. The fever started because his father was a pilot but his official first flight took place when he was 8 at the KBWG airport in a Cessna 150 at a local EAA Fly-In. HE WAS HOOKED! Many years have gone by since that first flight but his passion for flying never waivered. In 2008 through 2011 Justin piloted and instructed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operations as a military contractor. In 2011 he obtained his Commercial Pilot certificate followed by his Flight Instructor certificate in 2015. Justin is advocate for all things aviation and loves to help others. His experience in many different types of aircraft allows him to give you the individualized training that you need.
Maggie Tidwell is the co-owner and marketing manager of Flywell Aviation. She's an aviation enthusiast who earned her private pilot's license in 2021 and tailwheel endorsement in 2023. Maggie is no stranger to the skies, often flying with her dad in his Beechcraft Debonair during childhood. She has a love for all things Bowling Green and is a proud graduate of Western Kentucky University and Western Governors University.
What People Are Saying
“I successfully completed the check ride for my private pilot’s license and 2 months later successfully completed the multi-engine. Justin’s dedication to the instruction had me very prepared for both. I began flying 40 years ago and had my solo flight on my 16th birthday but I never completed the mission.”
“After a 10+ year departure from flying, Justin was able to help me get current and also helped to get me IFR rated! Justin is a very seasoned instructor who wants you to succeed and puts forth the effort to help you succeed.”
“Justin has a special trait that allows him to adjust his teaching style to his student, this helped me tremendously! His ultimate goal was always to make me a great pilot and I am forever grateful.”
“Justin is patient, flexible, and always encouraging. His passion for flying is contagious and I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Are you ready to get started?
If you have questions about the opportunities available to you in our programs, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.