You can fly! Join thousands each year who discover the thrill of flying! Flight training is offered to the general public by Sanford Aviation Services and to its members by the Wings of Carolina Flying Club. Though it is possible to become a licensed pilot in as little as two months, most students complete the 40 to 80 hours of flying time in six months to a year.
Instruction and testing for licensed pilots. Even pilots need to enhance their knowledge and continue testing. Here, you can complete your biennial flight reviews, instrument competency checks or arrange for additional expert instruction in the topic of your choice. Safety seminars and other aviation training also are offered from time to time.
Any Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) test -- almost 70 in all -- can be completed at the Sanford-Lee County Airport's testing center using LaserGrade. The LaserGrade service also provides licensure and certification testing for scores of federal agencies and professional associations, including the Federal Communications Commission and even the National Restaurant Association. Any LaserGrade-based examination, no matter what the subject, can be completed at the airport.
