Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings.  Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds and done a hundred things you have not dreamed of, wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence.  Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air... Up, up the long delirious, burning blue, I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace where never lark, or even eagle flew and, while with silent lifting mind I've trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand and touched the face of God

Why Us

Former astronaut Frank Borman once said, "A superior pilot uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the use of his superior skill."   Your training isn't just about flying an airplane.  We focus on providing the knowledge as well as the skills needed to be as safe as possible.  With Johnny Henley's experience and  teaching background you will become very comfortable in your aviation experience.  Come on out and let us show you the way!  

About Henley Aviation

Johnny HenleyJohnny Henley established Henley Aviation in 2003 in Kinston NC (KISO).  Johnny's career began in Kinston in 1975 with ISO Aero Service, Inc. .  His career with ISO Aero Service, Inc. included aircraft maintenance, flight instructor, charter pilot and then as General Manager before retiring in 2000.  He has held the titles of Chief Flight Instructor for both FAR  61 and 141 operations, Company Check Airman, Chief Pilot and Director of Operations for FAR 135 Air Charter Operations.  During this time ISO Aero owned and operated 33 aircraft for both flight training and aircraft charter. In 1991 he became an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner which he holds through today.  In 2007 he accepted a corporate pilot position with Matt Kenseth Racing, Inc. flying a LearJet 60.  Matt is also an avid general aviation pilot having flown and owned several aircraft including the new Cessna Mustang.  Johnny mentored Matt in the Mustang until resigning in February 2011 to return to Henley Aviation full time.

Johnny also volunteers his services as a Lead Representative with the FAA Safety Team (FAAST).  In that capacity he is looking forward to doing aviation seminars throughout Eastern North Carolina.  Hopefully you have registered with http://faasafety.gov/ to receive notices of seminars that may be of interest to you.  This site is your gateway to FAA.  Through this site you can also become familiar with the FAA Wings Program.  This is a fantastic site and we highly recommend that you register with them. 

Johnny Henley is also available for personal instruction  Please feel free to contact him directly at 252-229-9703 or email johnny@henleyaviation.com