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Craig “Doc” started his flying career with a birthday discovery flight in 2007 and hasn’t stopped flying since. He acquired his first aircraft in 2008, a Cessna Skyhawk 172 N957ES. He continues to use this aircraft for personal flight and instruction to this day. In addition to personal flying and instruction he uses the Volar aircraft to provide medical care in his clinics throughout Oklahoma. He is ATP rated and typed in 5 different types of aircraft, including King Air, Citation Mustang, Phenom 300, Citation 525 series, and Citation Sovereign Jets, which he loves to fly “anytime they let me”. Doc understands the unique needs of Flying Professionals and invites you to, “Come fly our planes!” John started flying early in his life but decided to leave S.W. Oklahoma and go to school in Dallas to pursue a career in the new field of 3D Animation. John started Visual Handshake a Production and Post-Production business in Dallas. John worked on numerous projects throughout his prior career utilizing his passion and talents in 3D, Motion Design, Producing, and Directing TV Spots. However, John always wanted to finish getting his Pilot’s License and change his career to become a CFI. John enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for flight, not to mention he’s pretty salty behind a camera and a computer, and upon getting his CFI John went beyond his first goal, and obtained his CFI, CFII, MEI, CSIP, AGI, IGI and his ATP. John is Currently Typed in the Citation Mustang and Citation M2
Meet The FoundersCraig "DOC" CarsonCFI / CFII / MEI / ATPJohn HarrisCFI / CFII / MEI / CSIP / ATP
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Cade launched his aviation career in 2022 after a formative internship at the Raleigh-Durham Air Traffic Control facility, where he discovered a deep passion for flight. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Oklahoma in 2024 and currently holds CFI and CFII ratings. When he's not flying, Cade enjoys spending time at the lake or out on the golf course.Felix Rivera is a career Naval Aircrewman who is currently serving as a Flight Engineer on the E-6B Mercury (B-707). He is an aviation enthusiast who has earned his Bachelors degree in Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and holds and A&P License. He first earned his Pilot Certificate in 2009, where he fell in love with general aviation and still continues to promote general aviation and the freedom that flying provides.Felix RiveraCFI / CFII / MEIJacob started his aviation career in 2022 and completed an accelerated program at ATP. What he once wanted to as hobby quickly became his desired career path. Jacob now holds his CFI, CFII, MEI, and IGI ratings. When he is not in the air, Jacob likes to spend time outdoors with his family on the lake, camping, and doing both water and winter sports.Kiley began flying in 2023 in Colorado as she completed her bachelors of accounting. After working as an auditor she decided to commit to flying and moved back home to Oklahoma where she joined Volar Flight School. Under their guidanace she obtained her CFI and AGI. On the ground, Kiley enjoys spending time with her incredibly supportive family, Formula 1, snowboarding, and reading.Wesley has always had a passion for aviation. He grew up in a military family surrounded by airplanes, sparking his dream to pursue a career in the sky. After earning his PPL in 2013, Wes later achieved his Bachelor of Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, followed by a Master of Systems Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Out of college, Wes accepted a position working as a Human Factors Engineer at Boeing. Wesley holds his CFI, CFII, MEI and his ATP ratings. In his free time, it's all about spending time with his family, friends and training with his Jujitsu team.Wesley Leard
Flight InstructorsCFI / CFII / MEI / ATPMicah Richardson has been in and around airplanes his entire life. He grew up flying with his grandfather and now himself a 3rd generation pilot. Micah is a certified flight instructor for airplane single engine land and lived here in the OKC area for the past 10 years. Outside of flying he enjoys baseball, time with this family, and traveling.Micah Richardson Jacob OrgillCFI / CFII / MEI Kiley KersgieterCFI CADE RUSSELLCFI / CFIICFI/CFIIOur Flight Instructors are highly trained and very expeienced professionals holding multiple ratings and thousands of hours of dual given with a strong desire to share that knowledge with their students. But, beyond the years of experience, our instructors at Volar are here because they have a passion for flying and look forward to teaching you the art of flight.
(405)726.9847JOHN HARRIS | CHIEF PILOT
john@iflyvolar.com (972)743.9161ContactVolar Flight School
7200 NW 63rd St.
Suite 203
Bethany, OK 73008
