South Arkansas Flying Club

05/11/2026

EL DORADO, Ark. — Aviation remains alive and accessible in South Arkansas thanks to the work of a local organization dedicated to keeping pilots, aircraft enthusiasts and community members connected to the skies. The South Arkansas Flying Club, a 501(c)(7) nonprofit organization based at South Ark...

03/06/2026

Be honest…

What’s harder?

✈️ Short-field landings
📚 Weather theory
🎧 ATC on a busy day
😅 All of the above

02/10/2026

Our Accelerated Instrument Rating course is a fast past 8-day program designed to ensure pilots🧑‍✈️ achieve instrument proficiency and are fully prepared for the checkride.

The curriculum emphasizes:

➡️ IFR procedures
➡️ precision flight skills
➡️ practical application of real-world instrument operations

Training is further enhanced through the use of a Redbird simulator, providing a comprehensive and hands-on learning environment.

01/13/2026

We are pretty proud of club member Tinker bell for knocking it out of the park!

12/09/2025

Club member Emma did a thing today… she convinced the DPE she’s good enough to be a Private Pilot. ✈️

Huge congratulations, Emma!!

11/06/2025

This is what aviation is all about, looking out for one another and stepping up when someone needs a hand. Jay lives this out every day, and we’re proud that he is a member of our club.

✈️ Thank you, Pilot Jay! ✈️

We’re so grateful to Pilot Jay for volunteering his time and skills to fly patient Gerald and his wife Sue from Ruston to Houston today. Your generosity and compassion help make these vital medical trips possible, and we couldn’t do it without amazing pilots like you! 💙

11/05/2025

It’s been a sad last couple of days in the Aviation community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family’s of the crew that was aboard UPS Flight 2976

🕊️Rest in peace to our fellow Aviators that were lost.
Your duty is complete, your checklists are done,
and your final clearance has been delivered.

Blue skies and Tailwinds. 🛫

10/28/2025

10/21/2025

In aviation, the greatest threat isn’t weather or equipment—it’s complacency in the cockpit.
When we stop respecting fundamentals, we start accepting risk.

✅ Never skip checklists
✅ Stay current
✅ Stay proficient
✅ Keep learning

Proficiency isn’t a box you check—it’s a mindset.

10/09/2025

Aviation Fact of the Day

On October 9, 1999, the legendary SR-71 Blackbird made its final flight at Edwards Air Force Base. Built in the 1960s and still unmatched today, the Blackbird could cruise above 85,000 feet and fly over Mach 3. Even 26 years after its retirement, no aircraft has come close to its speed or altitude.

At South Arkansas Flying Club, we may not be flying at Mach 3, but we’re striving to keep that same spirit of aviation alive every day. Contact us today to learn more about how you can get started in the amazing world of flight!