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Solos & Checkrides

students from empire aviation’s flight school

Henderson-Oxford Airport

KHNZ in Oxford, NC is the ideal setting for flying lessons

Taking Flight Taking Flight

Empire Aviation’s Flight School is featured in this August 2017 article by Kathy Wolford of the Oxford Public Ledger.

Ground School Visits NCDOT & RDU Flight Services Ground School Visits NCDOT & RDU Flight Services

Our Winter 2017 Private Pilot Ground School visited the NCDOT Division of Aviation and the Raleigh FSS on February 28, 2017.

Private Pilot Ground School Private Pilot Ground School

Our Winter Private Pilot Ground School starts Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 6PM and meets once a week for 12 weeks. Cost $199. Join us and other students learning how to fly!

Volunteer Pilots Network Volunteer Pilots Network

Empire Aviation flight school student Rick Gutlon launches the Volunteer Pilots Network to promote public benefit flying.

Book: The Day I Learned To Fly Book: The Day I Learned To Fly

Jeff Kennon, an Empire Aviation student, publishes this charming children’s book. Read the review by Ben Sinclair at General Aviation News.

In Memoriam: John E. McLain In Memoriam: John E. McLain

John McLain, a longtime friend, mentor, Designated Pilot Examiner and CFII passed away on April 5, 2014.

Riverside High: 2012 Aerospace Engineering Field Trip Riverside High: 2012 Aerospace Engineering Field Trip

Empire Aviation welcomed students from Durham’s Riverside High School to the Henderson-Oxford Airport on Friday, April 20, 2012 .