Cessna Aircraft Company reports that student pilots who sign up for the Cessna Flight Training System through the Cessna Pilot Center network will receive a one-year Garmin Pilot subscription. The Garmin Pilot app allows pilots to plan, file, fly and log flights using their Apple or Android tablets and smartphones. “The Cessna Flight Training System has always […]
Flight Training
Sporty’s enhances Learn to Fly Course
Sporty’s has once again enhanced its Learn to Fly Course with dozens of additions. All-new HD video segments were added for nearly 20 learning topics ranging from taxi tips to steep turns, from runway safety to ground reference maneuvers. A new “Ask a CFI” feature allows viewers to get in touch with the experienced CFIs at […]
FAA doubles allowable sim time for instrument training
The FAA has released its final rule making it possible, once again, for pilots training for the instrument rating to count up to 20 hours of use in an approved aviation training device (ATD) toward their time requirements. “The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) pushed strongly for all of these changes,” said David Oord, […]
World Wide Wings to open flight school at KSBD
The San Bernardino International Airport Authority has approved a lease with World Wide Wings to establish a Part 141 professional pilot school to train domestic and international students for careers as professional pilots. The school will occupy office and hangar space at the northeast end of the airport that will support administration, classroom training, flight […]
Epic Flight Academy launches program to offset pilot shortage
Epic Flight Academy, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, is responding to the national pilot shortage by offering educational sponsorships to U.S. students who aspire to become commercial pilots. It launched Epic Pilot Solutions (EPS) in 2015, providing student pilots with sponsorship funds to complete their flight training in exchange for employment as flight instructors. Soon after […]
Able Flight awards eight scholarships, sets record in 2016
Eight people with disabilities can become licensed pilots in 2016 thanks to Able Flight. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Able Flight’s eight scholarships sets a record, according to officials with the non-profit organization. The recipients of the 2016 flight training scholarships come from throughout the country and face challenges from a variety of physical disabilities. This year’s […]
Cockrell to be inducted Into NAFI Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
The National Association of Flight Instructors reports that Jerald D. Cockrell will be inducted into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame in ceremonies at SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, Florida, next week.The induction ceremonies are scheduled to take place during the NAFI Member Dinner on Wednesday evening, April 6. Cockrell, of Stevensville, Montana, is president of Cocluell […]
Gardner releases 12th edition of The Complete Private Pilot
The fundamentals of aviating haven’t changed terribly much since Orville and Wilbur first went skyward. A lot has evolved, but lift, drag, weather, aerodynamics and more really haven’t. For that reason, a book that covers the timeless fundamentals while not being out-of-date is an invaluable asset on an bookshelf. Bob Gardner’s “The Complete Private Pilot” […]
Three CFIs earn Master Accreditation for 10th time
In March, Master Instructors designated its next class of Ten-Time Masters. The achievement marks 20 years of participation in the Master Instructor Continuing Education Program (MICEP). Three instructors make up this second group to reach the 10-time milestone: David Faile of Fairfield, Connecticut; Lonnie Hilkemeier of Boulder, Colorado; and Lou Wipotnik of Wheeling, Illinois. Faile is an […]