Hesler-Noble Flying School is a premier flight school located in Laurel, Mississippi. We specialize in providing top-quality instruction for aspiring pilots, offering comprehensive airplane flight training for Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi Engine, Flight Instructor Certificates, and Rusty Pilot / Flight Review programs.


Ben Lilley has lived in Laurel & been flying airplanes for 20 years. He founded Hesler-Noble Flying School and named it for two great men who once poured their hearts into the Laurel Airport when general aviation was a relatively new thing. When Ben isn't flying jets, he enjoys teaching and mentoring aspiring aviators both young and young at heart.

Get across the finish line with our Private Finish-Up Course custom tailored to where you are now.

Finally get your instrument rating completed. Come fly in the clouds with us & open up a sky full of opportunities.

Our FAA Written Exam Bootcamps are intensive, instructor-led weekend courses designed to prepare pilots for the FAA Private Pilot or Instrument Rating knowledge exams. This program is ideal for students who want a focused, efficient path to completing the written exam without months of fragmented self-study.
Each bootcamp runs all day Saturday and Sunday and includes 18 hours of structured ground instruction. We break down complex topics into plain language, focus on how the FAA actually tests the material, and teach proven strategies to confidently approach the exam. You’ll leave the weekend prepared to schedule and pass your FAA written with clarity and confidence.
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