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Articles by Paul Hesse

Learn To Fly Day … Success!
June 19, 2010 – 2:42 pm | Comments Off on Learn To Fly Day … Success!
Learn To Fly Day … Success!

It’s hard to believe the first International Learn To Fly Day on May 15, 2010 was just months ago. We’ve tallied the numbers and are pleased to report the day was a huge success! We gave over 87 rides and the lines (and smiles) went on for hours […]

Celeste Jackson
May 25, 2010 – 8:53 am | Comments Off on Celeste Jackson
Celeste Jackson

Duke University graduate Celeste Jackson after her first solo flight at the Henderson-Oxford Airport (KHNZ).

Kevin Barbee & Vickie Barbee
May 8, 2010 – 3:33 pm | Comments Off on Kevin Barbee & Vickie Barbee
Kevin Barbee & Vickie Barbee

Kevin & Vickie (mother and son) both solo on Kevin’s 16th birthday!

Chris Barger
April 29, 2010 – 4:49 pm | Comments Off on Chris Barger
Chris Barger

Chris returns from Danville as a private pilot with CFII David Calhoun. A job well done!

Jesse Lawrence
April 1, 2010 – 4:56 am | Comments Off on Jesse Lawrence
Jesse Lawrence

Jesse Lawrence with CFII Chris O’Connor after his first solo at KHNZ in Carolina blue skies.

Zach Daniels
March 18, 2010 – 5:41 pm | Comments Off on Zach Daniels
Zach Daniels

Zach Daniels passes his PP-SEL private pilot check ride in N5144L. Congratulations Zach!