Raleigh Flying Club

08/10/2026

🥳✈️ Say hello to our newest Certified Flight Instructor!✈️🥳

Congratulations to Arianna Gernhard, who passed her CFI checkride today, first try!

Achieving the CFI is no small feat—it demands commitment, skill, and an unwavering passion for aviation. She’s shown all that and more throughout her journey, and we couldn’t be more excited for her accomplishment. Huge congrats!🏅
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Thinking about taking to the skies? Her story began with just one lesson. Yours can too.

Whether you’re aiming for your first solo, pursuing your CFI, or just want to experience the joy of flight, our community is here to support your dreams from day one.

📍 1775 E International Dr., Morrisville, NC 27650
📍 3212 Air Park Rd., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
📞 +1 (919) 400-9365
🌐 www.raleighflyingclub.org
📧 [email protected]
🕐 Mon–Friday| 9AM–5PM

Help us celebrate—drop a "✈️" below, tag a future pilot, or reach out and let’s get your journey started!

08/07/2026

✈️ **You're Invited to Our Open House at Southern Wake Regional Airport (5W5)!** ✈️

Join the **Raleigh Flying Club** on **Saturday, August 15** from **9:00 AM – 2:00 PM** for a fun day at **Southern Wake Regional Airport (5W5)!**

Whether you've always wanted to learn to fly, are curious about aviation, or just want to spend the morning around airplanes, we'd love to have you join us.

**What to expect:**
☕ Coffee & donuts in the morning
🍔 Lunch hot off the grill
✈️ Meet our instructors, members, and local pilots
🛩️ Learn about flight training and club membership
✈️ Trial Membership flights available by reservation

Bring your friends and family and come experience the excitement of general aviation in a relaxed, welcoming environment!

📍 **Southern Wake Regional Airport (5W5)**
3212 Air Park Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
https://maps.google.com/?q=3212+Air+Park+Rd,+Fuquay-Varina,+NC+27526

📅 **Saturday, August 15**
🕘 **9:00 AM – 2:00 PM**

We look forward to seeing you there!

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08/07/2026

You're invited to our upcoming Open House and One-Day Trial Membership! This will be held at 5W5 on Saturday, August 15th, from 9am-2pm. You can come and go whenever you please during this time frame!

We're excited to announce that this will event will be held on the third Saturday of every month, giving everyone a chance to spend time at the airport, welcome new members, enjoy great company, and share their love of aviation.

Here's what we have planned for the day:

☕ Coffee and donuts in the morning
🍔 A cookout in the afternoon
✈️ Opportunities to fly with our school instructors throughout the day
📚 Morning ground lessons hosted in the trailer

Our Trial Membership gives you the opportunity to experience what it's like to be a member of our flying club—minus the membership fees. Spend time exploring our hangar, checking out our aircraft, meeting our instructors and club members, and getting a feel for our aviation community. If you'd like to take a flight with one of our instructors, you're welcome to do so. Trial members are responsible only for the aircraft rental rate, instructor rate, and fuel costs. All club membership dues and initiation fees are waived for your trial day. Please keep in mind that instructor availability is limited for flights. If you're interested in joining, please submit the interest form below:
https://raleighflyingclub.org/trial-membership-day

Whether you've been with us for years, just recently joined, or are looking to start flying with us, we'd love to see you there. It's a great opportunity to spend the day around airplanes, catch up with fellow members and students, meet new faces, and simply enjoy everything our club has to offer.

For anyone that may need it, the address is:

3212 Air Park Rd.

Fuquay-Varina NC, 27526

We hope you'll stop by, grab some food, and spend the day with us. We can't wait to see everyone there!

07/20/2026

✈️ **Open House Update – Trial Membership Sign-Up Is Now Live!** ✈️

We're excited to announce that **Trial Membership registration is now open** for our **Southern Wake Regional Airport (5W5) Open House** on **Saturday, July 25**!

Join us for a day at the airport and experience everything general aviation has to offer.

**What to expect:**
☕ Coffee & donuts in the morning
🍔 Grilled lunch in the afternoon
✈️ Aircraft on display
👨✈️ Meet our instructors, members, and local pilots
🛩️ **Trial Membership flights available by reservation**

Whether you're interested in learning to fly or just want to spend a fun day at the airport, everyone is welcome!

📍 **Southern Wake Regional Airport (5W5)**
📅 **Saturday, July 25**

👉 **Reserve your Trial Membership here:**
https://raleighflyingclub.org/trial-membership-day

We look forward to seeing you at the Open House!

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07/06/2026

✈️ **Southern Wake Regional Airport Open House – July 25!** ☀️

Join us on **Saturday, July 25** for an Open House at **Southern Wake Regional Airport (5W5)!**

Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, considering flight training, or just looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday, there's something for everyone.

**What to expect:**
☕ Coffee & donuts in the morning
🍔 Grilled lunch in the afternoon
✈️ Discovery Flights available throughout the day with our certified flight instructors

Come explore the airport, meet local pilots and instructors, check out the aircraft, and experience the excitement of general aviation firsthand. Bring your friends and family—we'd love to see you there!

📍 **Southern Wake Regional Airport (5W5)**
📅 **Saturday, July 25**

More details, including discovery flight information, will be shared soon. Stay tuned!

12/30/2025

Congrats to Mike for passing his CFI!
Huge congratulations to Mike for successfully earning his Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate! 🥳✈️

Inspired to begin your own adventure in aviation?

At Raleigh Flying Club, our experienced instructors and welcoming members are here to support you from your very first lesson. Whether you’re dreaming of a Private Pilot License (PPL) or just want to see what flying is all about, we’ll help you chart your course from the ground up. 𝗡𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱!!

Ready to take the flight controls? Join our community and start your training today! Reach out at [email protected], call 984-254-3900, or come visit us at 1775 E International Dr., Morrisville, NC.

Stay tuned for updates, flying tips, and more aviation fun by following us. Let’s launch your piloting goals together! 🚀

12/08/2025

❄️ Cold Weather Flying Seminar — This Saturday at 5W5! ✈️

Join us this Saturday at Southern Wake Regional (5W5) for a special seminar on Cold Weather Operations!
Whether you’re a student pilot, a new member, or a seasoned flyer, this session will help you stay safe and confident as temperatures drop.

Seminar Starts at 10am!

🧃 Refreshments Provided!
Come learn, hang out with fellow pilots, and enjoy some hot drinks and snacks.

11/29/2025

We're excited to welcome pilots, students, and future aviators to our new regular hours at 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝟱𝗪𝟱)!

Whether you're stopping by to talk training, check out the fleet, ask about joining the club, or just say hello, we’re here for you!

11/28/2025

🦃 Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! ✈️

Join us tomorrow Saturday 11/29 @ Southern Wake Regional (5W5) for our Pilot Seminar 🛩️🤝

Meet and greet refreshments will start at 9 AM and our seminar will start at 10 AM.

This week subject is:
“Beyond the Checklist: Preflighting Like a Pro” 📝✨

Come chat, connect, and boost your preflight know-how! 🚀

See you at 5W5! 📍

👉 RSVP here: https://raleighproflight.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=04cfeba4f3b49aa6fdd42a21d&id=6fa7dc4813&e=b52c2940a9

11/27/2025

✈️ LEARN TO FLY! Black Friday Deal at Raleigh Flying Club ✈️

Dreaming of taking to the skies? Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to sharpen your flying skills, our Black Friday offer makes this the perfect time to get airborne! For this weekend only at Raleigh Flying Club (Southern Wake Regional Airport, 5W5), we’re eliminating the $300 initiation fee for all new members.

Even better, new student pilots can train in our agile Piper Tomahawk for just $65/hr (normally $85/hr) for up to 9 months, or until you earn your pilot’s license—whichever comes first.

Ready to make your pilot dream a reality? Spaces are limited—act fast!

👉 Message us on Facebook Messenger or visit the Raleigh Flying Club page to enroll today!


https://www.raleighflyingclub.org/black-friday-5w5-sale/

Black Friday Special! Join Raleigh Flying Club @ 5W5 this weekend and we’ll waive your $300 initiation fee. Plus, new student pilots […]