There have been three new pilots this month ! Duane Walker, Barry Lumpkin and James Venable
All completed the training in unique ways. Duane (sorry no pic) took the more traditional way of a year or so training. Barry did his work in less than thirty days and would have had his ticket in less than thirty days if the weather would have allowed for his check ride.
James came from Florida to train in the Sport cub, bought a Carbon Cub mid stream and completed his training in two trips to South Oaks over 45 days.
CONGRATS to these three newly minted pilots ... See more

Mike, Tom & I spent 2 days in the beautiful mountains of NC. We visited more than 18 strips and saw a lot of interesting places, people and planes. Two BBQ restaurants also ! Come join us next time for some unique locations. The pictures do not do them justice. Some are really short and steep, some are made for grandpa to land on LOL.. ... See more

All is well at the Aerodrome. No damage , all doors secure, outside storage strapped and doing well. I did snug up the nylon straps on all planes and boats outside. The ports toilet is still up but I would refrain from using till After the wind dies down. The phone booth did not hold up well but I have already called CAROLINA TELEPHONE and ask them to get it back up ASAP as I know you guys will be opening and closing flight plans next week
Please refrain from driving past parking lot for the next week or so to avoid damage that will last all winter
Stay Safe ... See more