The Aviation Educator Hall of Fame (AEHOF) was recently granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service. Begun in 2010 as an initiative of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), a coalition of more than 20 aviation organizations and individuals established the independent Hall of Fame in May 2012. The organization […]
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A memorable week at Sporty’s flight school
BATAVIA, Ohio — Ideal fall weather in the Midwest made for a memorable week of first solos and certificates at Sporty’s Academy at Clermont County Airport (I69). During Thanksgiving week, Sporty’s celebrated four first solos, two private pilot certifications, two commercial pilot certifications and a Certified Flight Instructor certificate. “We couldn’t be more pleased with […]
Aviation resources for K-12 teachers now online
The Society of Aviation & Flight Educators (SAFE) recently expanded its online Resource Center. In addition to content tailored to flight, ground, avionics, and maintenance technology instructors, new material has been added specifically for K-12 teachers and educators involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines. Although most of the content in the Resource […]
AVTRIP awards scholarships
Avfuel’s pilots rewards program, AVTRIP, rewards members with more than just points and cash awards. Every year since 2000, AVTRIP has awarded a lucky pilot with a $2,000 scholarship to put towards continuing aviation education. “The aviation community is made up of truly passionate people always eager to learn more,” said Marci Ammerman, Avfuel Vice […]
ASA updates Flight Instructor Refresher Course
ASA’s online FAA-approved Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC), which provides everything CFIs need to renew their flight instructor certificate for another two years, was recently updated. The Internet-based curriculum consists of lessons with evaluation, resources, and course tracking, supported with multi-media presentations. The home-study course lets instructors renew at their own pace, and in the […]
ASA releases 5th edition of The Flight Instructor’s Manual
Now available is the 5th edition of The Flight Instructor’s Manual, edited by William C. Kershner, based on the original text by his father, William K. Kershner. This revised Fifth Edition is organized so that each chapter serves as a stand-alone reference for a particular phase of instruction, allowing each to be used as “how […]
NAFI proposes initiative to promote CFI proficiency
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has proposed to the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAASTeam) a new effort to work together to promote flight instructor proficiency in a NAFI/FAA Safety Team Standardized Instructor Proficiency Recognition program. “This proposal represents a non-regulatory, industry best-practices approach to enhancing proficiency in the flight instructor community. NAFI […]
King Schools set to release international flying course
John and Martha King report that King Schools is preparing to release its 24th course targeting the needs of turbine-powered, professional and owner-flown operators flying internationally. The King pro-series of courses includes everything from initial transition to jets and high-altitude flying, to certificate courses for operations such as RVSM, RNP, MNPS, P-RNAV, International Operations and […]
Stallion 51 debuts new company that offers unusual attitude training
KISSIMMEE, Florida — Stallion 51 Corp. will now offer real-time, real-life Unusual Attitude Training in a specially equipped L-39 turbojet. The new company is identified by the acronym U?T. “Our new Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Program definitely raises the bar even higher for pilots who fly for a living and under all types of […]