The Lincoln, Nebraska-based company used to have a satellite location at Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (KISP) on Long Island.
Briefings
300 new pilots and counting…
“The cost of flight training can be a barrier for many aspiring pilots, so EAA working with the Ray Foundation helps break down the barrier and make the goal of becoming a pilot even more attainable for future generations,” says Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programming. “We’ve found that more than 80% of Ray Aviation Scholars are completing their pilot training, which is the complete opposite ratio of those who would start flight training on their own, so this program’s outcomes are having a direct, significant effect on the pilot population.”
Able Flight reveals Class of 2023
One member of this year’s class is a veteran wounded in combat, and all use wheelchairs. They will fly three specially-adapted Sky Arrow Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA), and will be taught by instructors at Purdue University.
CFI Summit in the works
“The NAFI Summit will bring stakeholders in the flight instruction community together to share CFI tips, techniques and best practices, relevant business skills, and networking opportunities,” said NAFI President Paul Preidecker. “We will focus on the important topics of professionalism, proficiency, and pilot well-being, along with changes to FAA regulations and rules.”
Say again
Because hearing is so important for pilots, Lightspeed Aviation has released a free eBook, “Critical Comms: The Importance of Clear Hearing in Aviation.”
Sheltair offers fuel discounts to pilots volunteering for Turtles Fly Too
Sheltair Aviation has partnered with Turtles Fly Too, a non-profit charity that uses volunteer general aviation pilots to help rescue endangered sea turtles, offering a fuel discount at all the company’s FBOs.
Contractor who caused NOTAM crash identified
FAA officials told Congress that “all Spatial Front personnel involved in the situation have lost their access to FAA buildings and systems while the agency investigates.”
Free online lithium-ion battery training courses released
The free courses are open to maintenance professionals, pilots, operators, and anyone interested in learning about lithium-ion batteries for fixed-wing and rotorcraft aircraft.
New flight training association takes off
Founded in late 2022, the new association was created “to focus exclusively on the interests of professional flight training organizations based in the United States,” according to officials.