Our Mission and Vision
Who We Are
Our mission is to empower the next generation of aviation professionals through education, access, and opportunity.
Durant High School Aviation offers the AOPA You Can Fly! curriculum and Tango Flight, preparing students for FAA certification exams and careers in:
🪽Aviation and drone operation
👨🏼🔬Aircraft maintenance and engineering
🥽Sheet metal repair, welding, and aerologistics
These programs create a direct pathway to university programs like Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s robust aviation degrees, including both undergraduate and graduate offerings.
Our Goals
The Flyin’ Lion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to:
✈️ Providing flight training assets and resources to eligible students
🎓 Offering post-secondary scholarships for aviation careers
🔬 Supporting STEM education across Durant ISD through grants and in-kind support
Flight and Frost Gala
Sat, Dec 06
|First United Methodist Church
An evening honoring aviation, community, and the spirit of giving where wings meet winter magic. Come enjoy a night of sophistication, delicious food, and camaraderie beneath the stars. “To most people, the sky is the limit. To those who love aviation, the sky is home.”
Time & Location
Dec 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
First United Methodist Church, 5400 W Main St, Durant, OK 74701, USA
About the event
Our mission is to empower the next generation of aviators, engineers, and leaders by providing:
✈️ Scholarships for aspiring aviation students
🦁 Mentorship and training programs that connect youth with experienced pilots and professionals
🌤 Community outreach that brings aviation education and STEM engagement to underserved communities