Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz. – Teens who would enjoy hands-on exploration of aviation and aerospace topics will want to sign up for the Summer Programs operated by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at its Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses. The Summer Programs run from June 3 to Aug. 9, with individual camps ranging in length […]
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FlightSafety promotes Annett
FlightSafety International has promoted Randy Annett to assistant manager of the company’s Cessna Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas. He succeeds John Brasfield who has been promoted to Manager of FlightSafety’s Cessna Maintenance Training Center in Wichita. “Randy has made a significant contribution to FlightSafety’s training programs during the past 11 years. Our customers will appreciate […]
Embry-Riddle offers summer programs for teens
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will hold summer camps focusing on aviation and aerospace topics this summer at its Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses. The Summer Programs run from June 3 to Aug. 9, with individual camps ranging in length from five days to 49 days. All of the residential camps include on-campus meals, classroom instruction, books, […]
FlightSafety promotes Brasfield
FlightSafety International has promoted John Brasfield to manager of the company’s Cessna Aircraft Maintenance Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas. “John’s experience with FlightSafety along with his management, technical and communications abilities, made him the ideal choice to manage our Cessna Maintenance Learning Center,” said Greg McGowan, Vice President Operations. He has held a number of […]
New book: ‘Scenario-Based Training’
Former General Aviation News editor Bruce Williams has released his latest book, “Scenario-Based Training with X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator: Using PC-Based Flight Simulations Based on FAA-Industry Training Standards.” GAN’s Publisher Ben Sclair took a few minutes recently to find out more about the new book: Q: Why did you write this book? A: I […]
NAFI requests TSA regulation change
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has submitted a request to the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) to consider a change to the current Regulation Title 49, Part 1552.23 with regard to the recurrent training requirements for “flight schools.” The proposal would allow flight instructors — which by TSA definition are considered “flight schools” — […]
Start of a flying career on 16th birthday
Jeff Spahr, a sophomore at Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida, celebrated his 16th birthday March 10 and had something more important on his mind than getting his driver’s license. Jeff started taking flying lessons at Gulf Coast International Flight Academy, Inc. when he was just 14 years old and he became eligible to fly […]
New approach to accelerated instrument training
Avia IFR Training Centers now offers an accelerated instrument rating program that combines advanced flight simulation devices, glass equipped aircraft, and a proprietary curriculum that focuses on real-world experience. “Instrument training is serious business. Learning to fly safely and proficiently as a single pilot in today’s challenging IFR environment requires a multi-faceted training program rooted […]
Learn to Fly for Free Contest takes off
South Carolina’s Greenville Downtown Airport, Airwolf Aviation Services, and Greenville Jet Center have joined forces with Greenville Business Magazine to give away a flight training package. “Many business people don’t realize how much a pilot’s license can help their business, literally, takeoff!” stated Michele Rash, owner of Airwolf Aviation Services. “Greenville Business Magazine is helping […]