The Flight School Association of North America will launch “Learn to Fly Month,” in May 2017. The new initiative is designed to help increase a dwindling U.S. civil pilot population and engage non-aviators to explore the wonders of flight along with the aviation and aerospace industry, according to association officials. “One of the major goals of FSANA […]
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FlightSafety adds master-level advanced training courses
FlightSafety International has added Master-Level Advanced Training courses for Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Citation, Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream, and Pilatus aircraft. The courses include Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go/No-Go, Advanced Crew Resource Management/Human Factors Line-Oriented Flight Training, and Advanced Energy Management. All four courses will be available for Gulfstream GV, G280, G450, […]
AOPA reveals Flight Training Excellence Award winners
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) revealed the recipients of the AOPA Flight Training Excellence Awards at Redbird Migration Flight Training Conference in San Marcos, Texas. The awards are based on the results of the 2016 Flight Training Poll and recognize those who provide a customer experience that supports student pilots and facilitates their entry into […]
Applications now being taken for Cascade Warbirds scholarships
Cascade Warbirds, a not-for-profit organization involved in the restoration and display of historically significant military aircraft based in the Pacific Northwest, is now accepting applications for its 2017 Aviation Scholarship program. Teaming with Galvin Flight Services on Boeing Field in Seattle, these scholarships, awarded to area youth aged 16 to 21 years, include tuition for […]
Redbird launches sim financing program
Redbird Flight, in partnership with Bank of the Ozarks Business Aviation Group, have formed Redbird Finance, a new program providing finance options for Redbird flight training systems and services. Financing options are available for the entire line of Redbird products and can be customized to fit the needs of each flight training organization, according to company […]
Jacksonville University gets FAA nod for reduced pilot certification hours
After an almost three year process, the Jacksonville University (JU) School of Aviation has received authorization from the FAA for graduates to be eligible for the Restricted Air Transport Pilot Certificate (R-ATP) with 1,000 hours of flight time versus the traditional requirement of 1,500 hours. The certificate allows a pilot to serve as a co-pilot until he […]
French company to introduce new flight sim
ALSIM Flight Training Solutions, a French manufacturer of flight simulators, is expanding its product line to meet the requirements of U.S. flight schools and universities and colleges with aviation programs. The company plans to unveil its new AL250 flight simulator at the University Aviation Association’s 69th Annual Education Conference & Expo, which will be held […]
Applications now open for Flying Musicians Solo Scholarship
The 2017 Flying Musicians Association Solo Scholarship Program is now open for nominations from band directors around the world. Now in its third year, the scholarship gives the selected student a flight training scholarship up through the first solo. FMA members also will mentor the student in both aviation and music, according to officials. Nominations are […]
Aerosim Flight Academy introduces several new scholarship programs
SANFORD, Florida – Aerosim Flight Academy has introduced several new scholarship programs to offer financial assistance to individuals passionate about a career in aviation. Fall Scholarship Program – $10,000 Start dates of Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8, 2016. Qualified recipients may receive scholarship funds toward tuition for the Airline Pilot Track and are awarded […]