The online, multimedia course is “designed to quickly familiarize current or future pilots with the features, limitations, and operating characteristics of the Cessna 172,” according to company officials. “Using 172N and 172S models as sample airplanes, important aircraft systems, limitations, and maneuvers are covered.”
Flight Training
Hayward Air Rally debuts new scholarship
In previous years, the rally sponsored up to three high school students to attend a one-week summer session of the EAA Air Academy in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including tuition and roundtrip airfare. Due to increasing costs and logistical challenges, rally officials suspended the camp sponsorship in favor of a monetary scholarship.
Powley inducted into Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
“We are honored to induct Lt. Col. Powley into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame,” said NAFI Chairperson Karen Kalishek. “His lifelong dedication to flight instruction and aviation safety has touched thousands of lives and serves as an inspiration to flight instructors everywhere.”
Cirrus Aircraft sponsors Able Flight student pilot scholarship
Cirrus Aircraft has committed to sponsoring an Able Flight scholarship for a student pilot for three years starting in 2023.
King Schools to host Aviation Education Symposium
The symposium will be an opportunity for members of the aviation teaching and training community to share ideas and experiences with their peers from all over the country, according to King Schools officials.
Elixir Aircraft teams with Sierra Charlie Aviation
The Part 61 flight school will provide maintenance support for Elixir Aircraft, as well as collaborate on new training materials for the two-seat trainer from the French company.
First flight for French trainer
INTEGRAL S, the “training” version of Aura Aero’s two-seater aircraft designed for training, aerobatics, and recreational flight, had its first flight July 28, 2023, at Toulouse-Francazal Airport in France.
ASA Library debuts
The free ASA Library connects with customers’ ASA2Fly.com accounts so that eBooks can be accessed on multiple devices, as well as downloaded on up to three devices immediately following purchase.
King Schools releases new test prep app
King Schools has released The King Test Prep Companion App, which enables pilots using any King Schools course to check at a glance how far they have gotten in preparing for their FAA written exam, how many right and wrong answers have been given, and how many questions remain to complete.