Discovery Flight
Get a glimpse of the pilot seat through a discovery flight!
Join one of our flight instructors for an introduction to flying over beautiful Lake Norman!
Finance your Flight Training
Explore financing options through our loan partners to make your flight training possible
About Us
We value high quality flight instruction over quick instruction. Race City Flight Operations works to improve, innovate, and make a better environment and training program for our students. Our goal is to help create great and safe pilots instead of using the minimums as the completion standards. We believe, if they are taught to be great pilots, they will be safe and competent pilots months and years after their training.
Race City Flight Operations has been recognized for its high standard of accomplishment in flight training by The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the world’s largest aviation association. Race City Flight Operations has been awarded a spot on the Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School, a title given to high scoring flight schools & instructors from the 2024 Flight Training Experience Survey.
The 2024 awards were drawn from flight students and pilots who voluntarily reviewed their flight training experience this past fall through an AOPA online customer satisfaction survey. The process yielded an evaluation of 780 different flight schools and 1,202 individual flight instructors.
Why Race City?
-Small runway creates confidence anywhere you go.
-AATD Flight Simulator continues training through unfavorable flying weather.
-In-house maintenance ensures our planes are always available to our students.
-Friendly and dedicated team members.
-Competitive prices with flight schools in the area.
-Available for flight lessons 7 days a week allowing flexibility for every student’s schedule.
Our Flight Instructors!
Our flight instructors are dedicated to our students goals. The priority is always the student. By teaching from a syllabus, your progress will never be held up by a vacation or sickness.
Check Out What We’re Doing.
Bernards Story 2: I worked hard and saved every penny I could to pay for my flight training. It was a long and challenging journey, but I was passionate and driven. I spent countless hours in the cockpit, learning the ins and outs of flying, and practicing all the different procedures and techniques. One of the biggest challenges I faced was learning to trust my instincts and overcome my fears. Flying can be a daunting experience, and it requires a great deal of focus and confidence. However, as I gained experience and became more comfortable in the cockpit, I learned to trust my instincts and make quick decisions in the air.
- Posted by Front Desk
Andrew is the worlds newest pilot! Great job Andrew!
- Posted by Front Desk
Tired of being on the ground? Come to Race City Flight Operations and Discover your Wings!
- Posted by Front Desk
Student Pilot Struggles: Remember why you started. You chose to learn to fly because you have a passion for aviation and a desire to pursue a rewarding career. Don’t let setbacks or challenges discourage you from reaching your goals. Keep your eye on the prize and stay motivated to succeed.
- Posted by Front Desk
Congrats Hailey on your first solo flight!
- Posted by Front Desk
Inbound
- Posted by Front Desk
Fly to Hawaii in our AATD Simulator!
- Posted by Front Desk
Good ol’ 14A
- Posted by Front Desk
Chasing the Day’s End from Thousands of Feet in the Air!!
- Posted by Front Desk
Away We Go!
- Posted by Front Desk
Race City Flight Operations welcomes you!
- Posted by Front Desk
Follow the leader!
- Posted by Front Desk
“There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.”
- Posted by Front Desk
Just another day at the office, being chased home by our shadow!! ✈️
- Posted by Front Desk
❤️Another Great Cub Day✈️
- Posted by Front Desk
Some flights are better than others… #clearwater
- Posted by Front Desk
Don’t get discouraged. It’s natural to feel disappointed when your plans are disrupted by bad weather, but it’s important to keep things in perspective. Remember that weather is a temporary obstacle and it will eventually clear up. In the meantime, focus on the things you can control and stay motivated to achieve your goals. Every setback is an opportunity to learn and grow, and you will come out of this experience a stronger and more resilient pilot.
- Posted by Front Desk
Events in March 2024
SunSunday | MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25February 25, 2024
|
26February 26, 2024
|
27February 27, 2024
|
28February 28, 2024
|
29February 29, 2024
|
1March 1, 2024
|
2March 2, 2024
|
3March 3, 2024
|
4March 4, 2024
|
5March 5, 2024
|
6March 6, 2024
|
7March 7, 2024
|
8March 8, 2024
|
9March 9, 2024●(1 event)
10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School – |
10March 10, 2024●(1 event)
10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School – |
11March 11, 2024
|
12March 12, 2024
|
13March 13, 2024
|
14March 14, 2024
|
15March 15, 2024
|
16March 16, 2024●(1 event)
10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School – |
17March 17, 2024●(1 event)
10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School – |
18March 18, 2024
|
19March 19, 2024
|
20March 20, 2024
|
21March 21, 2024
|
22March 22, 2024
|
23March 23, 2024●(1 event)
10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School – |
24March 24, 2024●(1 event)
10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School10:00 am: Private Pilot Ground School – |
25March 25, 2024
|
26March 26, 2024
|
27March 27, 2024
|
28March 28, 2024
|
29March 29, 2024
|
30March 30, 2024
|
31March 31, 2024
|
1April 1, 2024
|
2April 2, 2024
|
3April 3, 2024
|
4April 4, 2024
|
5April 5, 2024
|
6April 6, 2024
|