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Cape Fear Aviation Flight Training

Fayetteville, NC·Is this your organization? Claim this page Email (910) 223-0567

Cape Fear Aviation Flight Training is a flight school located at Gray's Creek Airport offering training from Private Pilot through Certified Flight Instructor certifications. The school is known for competitive pricing and has been recognized as an AOPA Distinguished Flight School for four consecutive years (2025 Regional Distinguished Flight School). They offer Army Credentialing Assistance Program training and have a fleet of single and multi-engine aircraft.

PPL from
$60
Fleet
7aircraft
VFR days
~265/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Pricing

as of Feb 2026
Cessna 150 (VFR)
$115/hr
Cessna 150 N10888 (IFR)
$125/hr
Cessna 172 N6743 (VFR)
$145/hr
Cessna 172 N76016 (IFR TAA)
$160/hr
Piper Warrior (both aircraft)
$150/hr
Piper Aztec PA-23-250
$360/hr
Instructor rate (Cessna 150, 172, Warrior)
$60/hr
CFI Training (Cessna 150, 172, Warrior)
$80/hr
Instructor rate (Piper Aztec)
$90/hr

Hours

Attended Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00

Fleet

1

150

150

1

150

150

1

172 Skyhawk

172 Skyhawk

1

172 Skyhawk

172 Skyhawk

W

Warrior

Warrior

W

Warrior

Warrior

A

Aztec PA-23-250

Aztec PA-23-250

Team

13 members
DS
Dale Smith
Founder · Started Gray's Creek Airport in 1984 with crop dusting operation and small flight instructing business. Lives on the field with his wife Cindy.
CS
Cindy Smith
FAA Testing Center Manager · Runs the FAA Testing Center located in the main office at Grays Creek Airport.
SS
Scot Smith
Owner, Authorized Inspector, Mechanic, Flight Instructor · Owner of both the Flight School and the Maintenance Shop. Learned to fly at Grays Creek Airport as a kid. Primary responsibility is keeping all planes in the fleet running safely.
SJ
Sullivan Jackson
Director of Operations, A&P Mechanic · Worked on Apache helicopter avionics while in the US Army for six years. Enjoys flying drones, fishing and spending time with his young son.
KP
Kelly Parsons
Flight School Manager, Credential Program Manager · Has been around aviation her whole life. Her father, grandfather and son are all pilots. Homeschools her kids.
JB
Justice Brooks
Mechanic Intern · Passion for aviation began very young. Likes to watch movies and cuddle with her 2 cats. Fiction writer earning her BA in Creative Writing & English.
JD
Josh Delaney
Flight Instructor · Flying since 2019. From Massachusetts, living in North Carolina for the past three years. Enjoys golf and playing piano.
ME
Matthew Engelmohr
Flight Instructor · Flying with CFA for the past 5 years. Started before he could drive. Has Drone operator's license and works for the State teaching Emergency personnel how to use drones.
EH
Elayne Humphrey
Chief Pilot · Has Master's in Marketing Research, owned website design business and homeschooled her kids. Teaching people to fly is her passion. Enjoys traveling and being outdoors.
G
Grace
Owner's Assistant · Around aviation her whole life. Became Private Pilot in August 2025. Recently got engaged. Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies. Enjoys active and outdoor activities.
GS
Grayson Seethaler
Flight Instructor · Earned Bachelor's from UNC Pembroke. Flying since 18 years old. Passion is aviation and pursuing career in aviation. Enjoys spending time with grandparents and brother.
PS
Peter Smith
Flight Instructor · Graduated University of Missouri in 2016. Pursued skiing in Vail Colorado for 6 years. Obtained aviation certifications in Texas. Enjoys cooking, camping and spending time with family.
TU
Trey Underwood
Flight Instructor · Started flying at Gray's Creek with his brother as CFI. Finished all ratings here. Works as CFI and maintenance intern. Enjoys hunting, golfing and being outdoors.

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