About Silver Ace Aviation

Silver Ace Aviation was founded in 1930 by Col. Lee Mercure and his wife Nan. Silver Ace was one of the earliest aviation endeavors of its day; providing flight training to pilots in and around Monroe, MI. Lee trained pilots in OX5 powered Eaglerocks, Hisso powered Standards, Jennys, Travel Airs, and other vintage aircraft. Lee’s efforts, among a select few, helped pave the way for the budding aviation industry in the United States. In addition to providing flight training, Lee and Nan were two of America’s original “Barnstormers”, providing rides and shows all over the North Central United States.

Shortly before WWII, Lee became an inspector with the Civil Aeronautics Authority (which later became the FAA). During WWII, Lee served as a test pilot in the Army Air Corps, and later served as a test pilot in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Lee retired from the service to continue his career in the CAA as a Senior Inspector. Lee retired from the FAA as the GADO Chief in Atlanta, Ga. Because of his military service and FAA duties, Silver Ace Aviation was dormant from WWII to 1980, when it was resurrected by Lee’s son, Bill Mercure.

Located today at Peachtree City/Falcon Field (KFFC), in Peachtree City, GA, Silver Ace Aviation provides maintenance and repair services for general aviation and corporate aircraft owners and operators in the Atlanta and North Georgia area. From single engine light aircraft to corporate turboprops and jets, Silver Ace Aviation has the capability to handle all of your maintenance needs. Additionally, we are a certified drug-free workplace, enabling us to perform maintenance on your Part 135 aircraft.

Silver Ace Aviation is dedicated to safety of operation, and we deliver quality and dependability with all our work.