Longhorn Aviation

09/12/2026

Today was our first day in the simulator. It went well, all things considered.

As today is 9/11, I pointed out that one of the things hanging on the simulator wall is a flag created from the names of those who perished that day.

07/17/2026

We are seeking aviation professionals to be on our Advisory Committee. We meet once a year to ensure what I am teaching aligns with the current industry practice(s.) Many of our members' kids have aged out of the program, and we are looking to spread the wealth.

If interested, please send your contact info to [email protected]. Thank you for your time and consideration.

07/02/2026

We are incredibly proud of our former student, Samantha. Congrats on earning your Instrument rating! 🤘

05/18/2026

We have no connection to this camp, but we wanted to make you aware of it.

FLIGHT CAMP BUZZ: Flight Camp 2026 will be here before we know it. Visit the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot! Class sizes are limited so be sure and sign up soon!
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Camp includes three days of classroom instruction at Enid High School, one day tours of Vance Air Force Base and Woodring Airport, and one day flying in a private airplane. They will be teaching the principles of flights and getting to let the students experience actual flight!
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https://www.enidafa.com/event-details/enid-afa-flight-camp-2026

04/15/2026

If you or your student is interested in Air Traffic Controller, check out this link. There is a webinar tonight from 5:30-7:00. Let me know if you are interested.

03/25/2026

And the results of the 2nd (and likely last) annual OSU Aero Exploration Day:

First Year Individual:
2nd - Jaxson Robinson
1st - Bronc Snider

Zachary Miller’s individual score put him in the Top 3 of the advanced testers.

Overall Team:
4th (tied with Ada 2): Chisholm Team 2
Runner-Up: Chisholm Team 1

They said the Top 5 teams were really close. Last year, we beat Ada, and this year, they returned the favor. All in all, the students enjoyed it, and it was a well-run event.

03/25/2026

Update from OSU Aero Exploration Day: The top 5 finalists (in no particular order) are Ada Team 1, Ada Team 2, Chisholm Team 1, Chisholm Team 2, and Oklahoma Aviation Academy. We need a pretty, aluminum propeller to go with the wooden one from last year. 😎

02/15/2026

Thank you to Vance Air Force Base for hosting our Aviation 1 class once again. We appreciate your sharing your time and expertise to help influence the next generation.

10/22/2025

Today, 5 of our Aviation students competed in a Search and Rescue activity near Stillwater. Activities included: finding a lost hiker, finding a downed kayaker, and dropping a bandage to a snakebite victim. Each activity had a 12-minute time limit. Note that these were student-led. I could not speak to them.

Hiker: DNF (time ran out.) We were looking for a hiker, not a doll. (We should’ve been looking for a doll.) They said only one team before us had found the target.

Kayaker: Found in 8:21

Snakebite: Found in 5:31

As you can see, they got better at this as the went along. The snakebite guy was in some trees, which complicated things.

Our guys got several compliments from the adults on how well they worked together. We were the only team with a cheerleader banner. (Thanks, cheerleaders!) To say I’m proud of them is an understatement.

09/26/2025

Last call for Longhorn Aviation merchandise. We thank you for your support.

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