About P&N Flight & Charter
Owner-operated Part 135 charter, advanced training, and aircraft leasing. Based in Eastern Iowa with nationwide service availability.
Cole Norton
I learned to fly at Marion Municipal Airport (C17), and that Iowa airport shaped how I think about aviation. There's something about smaller airports and local flying communities that demands authenticity. No room for pretense, just people who care about doing things right.
Over the years, I've built experience across multiple operational contexts: flight instruction, aircraft ownership, and charter operations. Each role reinforced the same lesson: the difference between good and mediocre operations comes down to mindset, discipline, and attention to detail.
P&N Flight & Charter reflects that philosophy. We're intentionally selective about what we do—focusing on Part 135 charter, advanced training, aircraft leasing, practical testing services, and consulting where we can genuinely add value. We'd rather do fewer things excellently than many things adequately.
Safety is the baseline for every decision—not a selling point.
The P&N Story
Eastern Iowa Roots
P&N has been a presence in Eastern Iowa aviation for years—rooted at Marion (C17) and expanding operations to Cedar Rapids (CID) to serve our charter and training clients.
Strategic Evolution
We've intentionally shifted away from high-volume entry-level training. Today's P&N focuses on Part 135 charter, advanced training and proficiency, aircraft leasing, practical testing services, and selective consulting—areas where we can deliver real value with the standards we demand.
What Drives Us
We try to make decisions we'd stand behind in any situation—on a flight, in a training debrief, or in a lease agreement. That consistency is what we're working toward.
What We Stand For
Safety Over Ego
We make conservative decisions because the alternative is unacceptable. Pride never outweighs risk.
Documentation That Works
Manuals, checklists, and records that actually get used—not shelf decorations or checkboxes.
Calm Competence
Professionalism without drama. Confidence without arrogance. We handle situations, not create them.
Craftsmanship Mindset
We treat aviation like a craft—attention to detail, continuous improvement, pride in the work.
Honest Communication
We tell you what we see, even when it's not what you want to hear. No sugarcoating, no false promises.
Long-Term Thinking
Building relationships and reputation that last, not chasing quick revenue at the cost of integrity.
Based in Eastern Iowa
We're rooted in Eastern Iowa and operate out of Cedar Rapids (CID) and Marion (C17). The local flying community shaped how we approach the work—straightforward, no pretense.
We hold a Part 135 certificate and an FAA-accepted SMS. Being a smaller operation means you're dealing directly with the people responsible for the work—not a layer of account managers.
