Discovery Flight
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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.
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It’s a beautiful day to fly!
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Congrats Jackson Miller!!!!
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We’re here to help you find your calling ✈️
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Congrats to Charlie for passing his check-ride!!
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Pre-Landing Checklist Complete. Time to land on runway 9. Aiming point located. Power adjusting as needed. Slip into the wind.
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The freedom of flight, captured in one image
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Xwind day today!
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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.
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A Recent Blackhawk Visit to Our Home, Lake Norman Airpark!!
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Spring evenings like these 😍
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McCann’s food truck at Race City Flight Ops -14A
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Student Pilot Struggles: Remember that challenges are a natural part of the learning process. No one becomes a pilot overnight – it takes hard work, dedication, and a willingness to overcome obstacles. Embrace the challenges that come your way and use them as opportunities to grow and learn. With every obstacle you overcome, you become a stronger and more capable pilot.
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Use this time to your advantage. While you may not be able to fly due to bad weather, there are still plenty of opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge. Consider reaching out to your instructor or finding online resources to help you review and practice key concepts. The more you prepare and practice, the better equipped you will be to succeed when you are able to fly again.
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