Semper Fly Helicopters

🚁 BIG NEWS FROM THE SEMPER FLY FAMILY 🚁

We are THRILLED to officially welcome THREE incredible new flight instructors to the Semper Fly Helicopters team!

First, a historic moment we have been waiting for: please welcome Soami Ellis, our FIRST University of Oklahoma student to come full circle through our program and join us as an instructor. This is exactly what this partnership was built for, and we could not be more proud. The pipeline is working. 🎓

And today, we are proud to bring on two more outstanding aviators: Raquel Snow and Jahleel Smith, both veterans who have already served this country with distinction and are now ready to shape the next generation of helicopter pilots. 🇺

At Semper Fly, we do not just train pilots. We build careers, honor service, and push the standard of excellence in vertical aviation every single day. These three are proof of that mission in action.

Welcome to the family. We cannot wait for what you will bring. 🔥

📍 Norman, Oklahoma | KOUN
🎓 University of Oklahoma Official Partner
🚁 Bell Certified Training Facility
🏅 SDVOSB | WOSB

From First Flight to Future Fight. Discover how Bell is delivering a complete training solution for the U.S. Army's Flight School Next program through the Bell 505, advanced training technology, and industry collaboration: bell.co/FSN

This Saturday, May 16th, the drums of the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Nation will unite in Lawton, Oklahoma to honor ALL Veterans on Armed Forces Day. 🥁🪶🇺🇸

The KCA Veterans Annual POW WOW runs from 1-9 PM and this year is extra special:
🎖️ Tribal Veterans will be inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Honor by the Oklahoma Military Heritage Foundation
🪡 Quilts of Valor presentations for deserving veteran honorees
🥁 The sights, sounds, and spirit of a true POW WOW

We are proud to announce that Semper Fly Helicopters will be on-site as a vendor! Stop by and get hands-on time with our flight simulators. Always wondered what it feels like to fly a helicopter? Come find out! 🚁
ALL are welcome. Bring your family, bring your friends, and come help us honor those who served.

📅 May 16, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Lawton, Oklahoma
🛖 Vendor spaces are still available! Reach out if you are interested in joining us.

Next Saturday, the sounds of the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache drums will come together for All Veterans. It comes together on Armed Forces Day in Lawton OK.
This year we will honor Tribal Veterans that will be inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Honor
Also honorees to be presented with Quilts of Valor

One of our Vendors will be Semper Fly Helocopters on hand with their Flight simulators, learn to fly

Vendor Space Avail

Doing some filming… stay tuned 🔥

Helicopter pilots can apply too!

💸 $20,000. 3 days. One opportunity.⁠
Don’t taxi past your future.⁠
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ACCESS GRANTED: RUNWAY TO RISE closes May 12.⁠
This is your clearance for takeoff 🛫 ⁠
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If you’re a woman pursuing flight training, this is your sign to APPLY.⁠
Tag a future aviator below who needs help funding her dreams. 👇💖⁠
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Don’t leave opportunity on the runway.⁠
Apply today at ihartflying.org⁠
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Thank you to our generous partners: Clay Lacy Foundation, Central American Airways, Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream, Sheltair Aviation and Enterprise Mobility 🙏🏻⁠
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🚨 $20,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS 🚨⁠
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Access Granted: Runway to Rise ✈️💖⁠
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This is your moment.⁠
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If aviation has been on your HART … this is YOUR runway to step forward with the support you need to keep going.⁠
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Because it’s not a capability problem—⁠
it’s a continuity problem.⁠
And we’re here to change that. 💖⁠
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Whether you’re starting your journey or advancing to your next rating—⁠
you don’t have to do it alone.⁠
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🚨 Applications are open now through May 12⁠
🔗 Apply today — link in bio⁠
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✨ Reminder: Letters of recommendation must be uploaded directly through AwardSpring to be considered.⁠
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💖 With Gratitude to Our Incredible Partners⁠
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✈️ Clay Lacy Foundation⁠
✈️ Central American Airways Flying Service, Inc.⁠
✈️ Dassault Falcon Jet⁠
✈️ Gulfstream Aerospace⁠
✈️ Sheltair Aviation⁠
✈️ Enterprise Mobility⁠
✈️ King Schools ⁠
✈️ Starbucks⁠
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Together, we are expanding access, strengthening the pipeline, and shaping the future of aviation.⁠
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Lead with HART.⁠
Join HART Nation.⁠
Cleared for Takeoff. ✈️💖⁠
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