RAM Aviation has been helping pilots chase their dreams for over two decades. Founded in 2000 by Rob Markword, who began his professional flying career in 1995, RAM grew from his passion for aviation and love of teaching. By 2005, RAM Aviation found its home at KHES, where Rob continued building the school and shaping future aviators. Since then, we have been dedicated to guiding students at every stage of their journey, from first solo flights to professional pilot careers.
Discovery Flights
Introductory sightseeing flight with a certified instructor — perfect for anyone curious about learning to fly.
Private Pilot
Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.
Instrument Rating
IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.
CFI
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) training covering fundamentals of instruction, lesson planning, and flight teaching techniques for single-engine aircraft.
ATP
Airline Transport Pilot certificate preparation covering airline-level operations, crew resource management, and ATP knowledge test prep.
Career Training
Structured airline career pilot pathway from zero time through CFI or ATP, including mentorship and airline placement assistance.
Flight Review
Biennial flight review including a ground session on regulations and aeronautical knowledge plus a flight portion with maneuvers.
IPC
Instrument proficiency check to regain IFR currency, covering approaches, holds, intercepting and tracking courses.
Spin Training
Spin entry recognition, developed spin characteristics, and recovery techniques with emphasis on awareness and prevention.
Tailwheel
Conventional gear endorsement covering ground handling, crosswind technique, and three-point and wheel landings.
High Performance
Ground and flight training endorsement for aircraft with engines producing more than 200 horsepower.
High Altitude
Pressurized aircraft endorsement including pressurization systems, emergency descent procedures, and high-altitude physiology.
Aircraft Rental
Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.
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