Cape Fear Community College Partners with Flying Machine Brewing for Craft Brewing Program

Wilmington, NC, September 18, 2026 —

Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) has announced a new partnership with Flying Machine Brewing Company to host its Commercial Craft Brewing classes. The educational initiative will take place within Flying Machine Brewing’s production facility located in Wilmington, North Carolina.

This collaboration aims to provide students enrolled in CFCC’s Commercial Craft Brewing program with direct, hands-on experience using commercial brewing equipment. The brewery’s operational setting is expected to offer students a realistic environment for learning the intricacies of large-scale craft beer production.

The program is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application in the brewing industry. By operating classes within an active brewery, students will gain exposure to the day-to-day processes, equipment management, and operational challenges faced by commercial craft breweries. Details regarding the specific curriculum, class schedules, or the duration of this partnership were not immediately available. The exact start date for classes at the Flying Machine Brewing facility also has not been specified.

Flying Machine Brewing Company is a notable presence in the Wilmington craft beer scene. CFCC’s decision to utilize its production facility for educational purposes highlights a growing trend of industry-academia partnerships designed to enhance vocational training and workforce development in specialized fields such as craft brewing. Further information about enrollment for the Commercial Craft Brewing program can be obtained through Cape Fear Community College.

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