Southern Horizon Aviation Academy
Accelerated Flight Training in El Dorado, Arkansas
Focused, one-on-one training at South Arkansas Regional Airport (KELD).
Whether you’re finishing your private pilot training, earning an instrument rating, preparing for your commercial checkride, or becoming a flight instructor, we provide a structured plan built around your experience and goals.
Our programs include:
• Private Pilot Finish-Up
• Accelerated Instrument Rating
• Commercial Pilot Finish-Up
• CFI Initial
• CFII Add-On
• Combined CFI & CFII
• Flight Reviews, IPCs, and Customized Training
Aircraft packages include the training and first-check ride aircraft allowances listed on each course page. Examiner fees are separate.
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Our History
Southern Horizon Aviation Academy was founded in 2025 by Chris Jones, CFI/CFII, with a mission to make flight training more focused, more efficient, and more practical for motivated pilots.
Built on the belief that good training should be structured, personal, and proficiency-driven, Southern Horizon was created for students who are ready to make real progress. Whether they are finishing a private pilot certificate, pursuing an instrument rating, preparing for commercial pilot training, or looking to become a safer, more confident pilot.
Located at South Arkansas Regional Airport in El Dorado, Arkansas, the academy provides accelerated, one-on-one training in an environment designed to reduce distractions, build confidence, and prepare pilots for real-world flying.
Our mission is simple:
Fly Smart. Fly Safe. Fly Proficient.
Why Pilots Choose Southern Horizon
Focused One-on-One Training
No getting passed from instructor to instructor. You train with a clear plan and a defined goal.
Accelerated, But Proficiency-Based
The goal is not just to move fast. The goal is to train efficiently while building real skill, confidence, and safety.
Check ride-Focused Preparation
Training is organized around ACS standards, practical application, and real-world decision-making.
A Better Place to Focus and Fly
South Arkansas Regional Airport (KELD) provides a focused, lower-distraction environment that allows students to make consistent progress without the congestion and delays often found at busier training airports.
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Southern Horizon Aviation Academy
South Arkansas Regional Airport (KELD) El Dorado, Arkansas
Hours
Open today | 08:00 am – 05:00 pm |
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