Elon Aviation

Elon Aviation began in 2014. From our humble beginnings as one instructor with one airplane, we have become one of the most respected flight schools in North Carolina. We have expanded to a full staff of instructors, a full fleet of aircraft, and two locations to satisfy your flight instruction and aircraft rental needs.

No, we happen to share the “Elon” name! We welcome pilots from North Carolina and beyond.

We train all levels of fixed-wing pilots, including the private, commercial, flight instructor (CFI, CFII, and MEI), Airline Transport Pilot (SE), and remote pilot certificates and the instrument and multi-engine ratings. See our programs page for more information on each training program.

We are open seven days a week and can work with your schedule.

We do; we just call them First Flights. First Flights are a 45-minute flight in which you can have your hands on the controls as much or as little as you like. Passengers can come on the First Flight at no additional charge within the confines of the aircraft’s weight and balance.

You will need to complete a checkout from one of our CFIs in each make and model you intend to fly. For currency to fly the plane solo, you must have flown in the make and model within the last 60 days. If you are not current, a CFI will fly with you to ensure proficiency.

For solo operations, we require a minimum of $50,000 hull insurance. Liability and other coverages are at your discretion.

Yes. We will train you in your own airplane at the same hourly rate for the CFI.

Yes. Contact us to schedule time with a CFI to review your logbook and build a suitable syllabus.

Students must be 16 to solo and 17 to become a pilot. We’ve seen success with students flying occasionally at age 14 and increasing lessons closer to the FAA age requirements.

We only offer fixed-wing aircraft training, but we can train toward the fixed-wing add-on to a helicopter pilot certificate.

Please contact us for information on our instruction and rental rates.

We offer open enrollment, meaning you can start training at any time throughout the year.

We require you to complete a rental agreement, which we provide at your first visit. You must also show your pilot certificate (if applicable), current medical (if applicable), and current driver’s license. If you are training, you must show your current driver’s license and U.S. birth certificate OR your current U.S. passport to meet TSA requirements.

Yes. International students can apply for TSA approval through the TSA website. Contact us for questions about the TSA vetting process.

We usually schedule 1.5 to 2.0 hours and plan on being in the plane 1.2 to 1.6 hours with about 15 minutes of pre- and post-flight discussion. Planes are charged by the time the engine is running (Hobbs). Instruction is charged based on real time with the customer.

We recommend AOPA or Flight Training Finance for flight training financing, or you may contact your local bank for lending options. Please also refer to our list of aviation scholarships.

We can accelerate any program you desire. Contact us for more details.

Yes. Contact us to schedule an appointment, in which you will speak with a CFI, see our airplanes, and tour our facilities.

We maintain a stock of the pilot supplies you need, including navigational charts and FAA publications. We are also a Sporty’s dealer.

We offer gift certificates in any amount redeemable for flight instruction or aircraft rental. We also offer First Flight gift certificates.

Not at this time.

We believe every customer should receive excellent service and fly clean, well-maintained aircraft with include up-to-date avionics.

We believe pilots should receive cost-effective training and are committed to providing personalized instruction.

We believe in the quality of training, which starts with students knowing what to expect every lesson. We build stage checks into our training plans to enable students to fly with and learn from other experienced pilots and ensure their training is satisfactory.

We believe in community events and opportunities to learn and meet other pilots, evidenced by our partnerships.

We believe that the training experience is paramount. It is our mission to provide a safe, efficient, and positive experience each and every flight.