In an effort to support outstanding student pilots, the AOPA Foundation awards various scholarships, ranging from $2, 500 to $5, , in 2017. Scholarship applications are due on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at noon EST and winners will be announced in June 2017. A special thank you to those who have donated to the AOPA Foundation in support of the Flight Training Scholarship…
There are many people who have a desire to fly, but very few of them make it all the way into our group of certificated pilots. The AOPA Flight Training Excellence Awards, brought to you by Flight Training magazine, will recognize and celebrate those who provide a customer experience that supports student pilots and facilitates their entry into all aspects of…
If you’ve ever wanted to fly a drone, odds are good you’re about to get a chance. Airmen will see more opportunities in the future to become remotely piloted aircraft operators as the Air Force expands the field and boosts education. The Air Force is looking for more RPA personnel to try to address the high tempo and low morale that have plagued the field as…
Studying abroad is a highly rewarding experience. Not only will you get to experience a new culture and meet new people, but you will also receive a solid education that will equip you for your future endeavors. At US Aviation Academy, we proudly offer flight training for students from all over the world. If you’re ready to receive international flight training…
The Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA and pronounced as if it were Ol’ Blue Eyes) has two problems, both common to many parts of the U.S. military. First, he has to conduct training for helicopter pilots using a fleet of old, obsolescent and expensive to maintain helicopters. The cost to modernize these 1970s-era helicopters was prohibitive. As a result, CNATRA…
Now that you have decided that you want to learn how to fly, you are faced with some difficult tasks. Learning how to do turns around a point and S-turns across a road will become easier after some practice. One of the tasks that may take more time and effort on your part is where to find the finances for your flight training. Some people have this question answered…
Steps Comply with all preliminary guidelines which include: Air Force regulation mandates that any student attending Undergraduate Pilot Training start flight training prior to their 30th birthday. You must possess a 4 year college degree (have at least 90 credit hours completed) to apply for the Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) board. You must pass a physical…
The flying school on Mount Royal soil was one of 17 established in Alberta under the auspices of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP). Over a five-year span, more than 131, recruits came through the BCATP, making it one of Canada’s greatest contributions to the Allied victory. Most trainees went on to serve as pilots, navigators, bombardiers, wireless…
Our is Cessna Certified . More pilots have learned to fly in a Cessna than any other name in the business. Cessna aircraft make flight training vehicles for classroom education and flying lessons. They are easy to fly, stable, sporty, and fun. Cessna aircraft offer extreme visibility, comfortable interiors and the latest in modern avionics. Cessna continues to…
The simulator training business division is managed by Ulrich Lindner. Alongside the production locations of Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, and Vienna, the Approved Training Organization (ATO), for wet training, also falls under his scope of responsibility. Even while studying for his business administration degree at the University of Frankfurt, Ulrich Lindner worked…
The Calgary Flight Training Centre is committed to excellence in training tomorrow s commercial aviators. [+] The Calgary Flight Training Centre is committed to excellence in training tomorrow s commercial aviators. Description The commercial pilot license is divided into a ground school and a flight component. The ground school is comprised of 80 hours training…
Interesting question and one that needs to be addressed accurately once and for all. My Commercial License is around 7 years old and costs haven t changed all that much since then. I remember how many student pilots back then (especially small town and tier 3 city boys and girls) were completely clueless about the hidden costs that not many people would tell…
Duration 4 Days (8:00am-4:00pm each day) Pre Requisites To enrol into WARTA’s Accredited Pilot Operators course, potential students must meet the following criteria. Potential students must: Download the Medical Assessment Instructions and Medical Assessment Certificate below, and make an appointment with your Medical Practitioner. The Instructions will guide…
Overview U.S. Navy / Handout / Getty Images News / Getty Images It takes years of training and dedication to become a Navy pilot. Here are the benchmarks you’ll need to meet if you plan to pursue this coveted and highly demanding career. Education You will need at least a bachelor’s degree, earned at a civilian college or university or from the U.S. Naval Academy…
Seneca College, renowned for its full-time Aviation and Flight Technology Programs, offers a part-time aviation certificate. All classroom instruction is conducted by Seneca College and flight training is arranged by the student at a training provider registered as a Private Career College with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Commercial aviation…
Our Chief Ground Instructor monitors each student’s academic progress before they undertake the SACAA Private Pilots Licence on-line exams. Of course the Commercial Pilot Licence exams are much tougher, but very manageable. The pass mark on all SACAA exams and FTC internal exams is 75%. By the time a student pilot is ready to test for their Private Pilots Licence…
The future of affordable flight is here! The Southern Illinois Light Sport Training Academy is focused on training Light Sport Pilots from across the Midwest as well as offering technologically advanced aircraft for rental by area pilots. The Southern Illinois LSA Training Academy provides flight training opportunities in its 2009 Jabiru J230 Light Sport Aircraft…
The “easiest to use” but most complete and advanced Flight School Management Software Available on the market. MyFlightTrain(R) is a flight training management solution that is specifically designed for flight schools doing Part 141 and Part 61 flight training. It is made to work for small to medium size schools as well as large university flight school programs…