Learn to Fly at St. Tammany Regional Airport
Precision Training, Real World Flying
Why Train with RE Aviation LLC
Experienced Instructor
Personalized one-on-one training with an experienced instructor focused on real-world flying skills.
Safety First
Training built around sound decision making, professionalism, and confidence in the cockpit
Convenient Location
St Tammany Regional Airport (L31) on Louisiana’s Northshore
Start with a Discovery Flight
Experience what it’s like to fly an airplane. A Discovery Flight is the perfect introduction to aviation before starting flight training.
Training Programs
Private Pilot License
Learn the fundamentals of safe flying and earn your Private Pilot Certificate.
Instrument Rating
Develop advanced skills and fly confidently in real-world conditions.
Commercial License
Continue building flight time and experience working toward your commercial certificate.
Multi-Engine Rating
Get your Multi-Engine Rating and start building twin time, the next step essential in reaching your goal.
Flight Reviews
Stay current and sharpen your flying skills.
Experience Louisiana from Above
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Northshore, Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, the Superdome, and coastline from the air.
Meet Your Instructor
RE Aviation LLC is an owner-operated flight training company dedicated to helping pilots build safe, practical skills. Students train directly with an experienced instructor who focuses on real-world aviation knowledge and confident decision-making.
Train With an Experienced Airline Captain—Reed Esponge
I graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1990 and have worked as a CFII, MEI, corporate pilot, and regional airline captain, accumulating more than 9,000 hours of flight time.
Teaching has always been a passion of mine. Unlike many instructors who are building time to move on, my focus is on providing professional, high-quality instruction that helps students develop strong judgment, confidence, and real-world flying skills.
Whether your goal is to fly your own aircraft or pursue a career as a corporate or airline pilot, your training will be tailored to your goals. For those pursuing aviation professionally, I can also help develop flight instructor techniques and the Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills used by professional flight crews.