FLIGHT SCHOOL
Cape Fear Coastal Aviation takes a unique and holistic approach to pilot training, focusing on creating a personalized path for success with each student. We take into consideration each individual’s learning style, goals, and timeline. Our next-generation approach includes simulator-based training to prepare students for confident flight once they get behind the real controls—and it reduces the overall cost of training.
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Private pilot (PPL)
Instrument rating
Commercial rating
CFI
CFII
ATP (Coming soon!)
Multi-engine (Coming soon!)
Private pilot (PPL)
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CIRRUS TRAINING CENTER
Cape Fear Coastal Aviation is a certified Cirrus Training Center. Being Cirrus’ regional partner means that we can deliver the Cirrus level of excellence to our Cirrus customers at the Wilmington Airport and nearby fields. We specialize in providing training in all Cirrus products including private license, instrument rating, destination training, and Cirrus transition training. CFCA also offers a turn-key Cirrus management program which includes specialty fuel prices, hangar storage, valet services, avionics updates, insurance, and cleaning services.
As the top-selling general aviation brand for the past decade, Cirrus is committed to safety and excellence, which ideally aligns with our own company values. Through this partnership and streamlined system, students and current pilots also have access a constantly refreshed stream of educational videos and courses directly related to their Cirrus aircraft and how to fly them.
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Our flight instructors
Alice Paul
Kelli Canup
Jesse Willenbring
Ihago Pinto

Jesse Willenbring

Ihago Pinto

Kelli Canup

Alice Paul

Ben Zucker
