Solos & Checkrides

Ethan Manning UNC Chapel Hill graduate soloing in a Cessna 152

Dmitry Bukhaltsev obtained his Instrument Rating on April 8, 2024 at the Henderson-Oxford Airport (KHNZ). Dmitry has become one of Empire's favorite students, still flying with Empire in 2025!

Kevin Dawson from South Hill, Virginia achieving his goal as a Private Pilot on 12/24/23. Kevin is a certified Airframe and Powerplant mechanic as well.

James Gladden obtained his Check Ride on 08/25/2023 at Shilo / Reidsville Airport, NC

Dmitry Bukhaltsev obtained his private license on January 6, 2022 at the Henderson-Oxford Airport (KHNZ).  

Ryland Brough soloed on 8/8/2021 at the Henderson-Oxford (KHNZ) Airport.

Dmitry Bukhaltsev's solo flight on 07/09/2021 at KHNZ.