"I came in nervous and left smiling. Taking the controls over the coast was the highlight of our trip."
First-Time Flyer
Outer Banks Vacation
ENJOY FLYING AT THE BIRTHPLACE OF FLIGHT - THE NC OBX!
Book an unforgettable vacation flight or start training to become a pilot.
There is no better place to fly than the coast where aviation history began. Fly from Dare County Regional Airport in Manteo while visiting the Outer Banks, or start training close to home.
The Outer Banks was made for this moment.
Visitors come here for ocean air, wide-open views, and the story of flight itself. Wright Coast Aviation lets you become part of that story with hands-on intro flights, while full-time and part-time residents can train with a local school built for confidence, consistency, and real progress.
Birthplace of Flight
Outer Banks aviation history
Vacation adventure
A memory beyond the beach
Local training
For full-time and part-time residents
Testimonials
The kind of story people tell long after vacation.
"Such a fun thing to do while visiting the Outer Banks. Easy to book, friendly instructor, unforgettable views."
Vacation Visitor
Manteo, NC
"The intro flight made flight training feel possible. It was hands-on, relaxed, and exciting from start to finish."
Student Pilot
North Carolina