From Lakeland Aero Club to NOAA: Davis Benningfield

Former Lakeland Aero Club member, Davis Benningfield, will be commissioning into the NOAA corps as a pilot. Davis has been a member of the Lakeland Aero Club since 2014 and was a recipient of the James C. Ray flight training scholarship. He was able to solo at 16 and earn his private pilot certificate at 17. During his time with the Aero Club, Davis participated in many trips, including flying a Cub from Florida to Oshkosh. After high school, Davis graduated from the University of North Florida in 2020 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Following his studies at UNF, Davis was accepted into the NOAA Basic Officer Training class. Once graduated, Davis will begin multi-engine flight training in February, eventually flying a Twin Otter.