01 · FIRST TIME
I’ve never flown before.
Start with a real introductory flight lesson and experience the airplane from the pilot’s seat.
Learn about discovery flights →Now accepting new students at KIPJ
Learn to fly with Rachel.
Personal flight instruction in Lincolnton, North Carolina—from your first time at the controls to your next certificate, rating or proficiency milestone.
Discovery Flights • Private • Instrument • Commercial • Flight Reviews
(980) 281-2050
Lessons@FlyWithRachel.com
Lincoln County Regional Airport · KIPJ
Commercial Pilot · CFI · CFII
Start where you are
What do you want to do?
You do not need to understand every certificate or training option before reaching out. Pick the closest fit and Rachel will help with the next step.
02 · TRAINING
I want to become a pilot.
Build a practical plan for private-pilot or commercial training around your goals and schedule.
Explore private pilot training →03 · CURRENT PILOT
I’m already a pilot.
Instrument instruction, flight reviews, IPCs, checkride preparation and proficiency work.
Instrument training & IPCs →Availability
Rachel is currently accepting new students.
Instead of an automated calendar, send Rachel three preferred dates or time windows. She will compare them against aircraft and instructor availability and confirm what works.
Commercial PilotCertified Flight InstructorCFII500+ Flight HoursKIPJ · Lincolnton, NC
Aviation should feel approachable
Real instruction. Real airplanes. No intimidating atmosphere.
Rachel focuses on clear explanations, practical feedback and helping students understand the “why”—not just memorize the next maneuver.
Packages & specials
Make the first flight memorable.
Compare aircraft and lesson rates up front, then ask Rachel about discovery flights, special experiences and custom training blocks.
- Cessna 172: $155/hour aircraft rental
- Warrior, Archer & Tobago: $165/hour aircraft rental
- Flight instruction: $60/hour
- Discovery flights & custom training packages
$155
Cessna 172 aircraft rate · instructor billed separatelyRequest a lesson
Tell Rachel what you want to work on.
This is not an automatic booking. It is a quick request so Rachel has enough context to check aircraft availability, understand your goals and respond with the best next step.
Rachel McFarland, CFI/CFII
(980) 281-2050
Lessons@FlyWithRachel.com
After you submit, you’ll be reminded that you can call or text Rachel if you want to follow up.
(980) 281-2050
Lessons@FlyWithRachel.com
After you submit, you’ll be reminded that you can call or text Rachel if you want to follow up.