OSHKOSH — Continental Motors has launched Zulu Flight Training, with the first location in a mall close to the company’s headquarters in Mobile, Ala. The training location features Redbird Flight Simulators. The new concept in flight training is designed to... Continue Reading →
Air Zoo partners with Third Coast Aviation
Posted on July 22nd, 2012 by Janice Wood
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Air Zoo and Third Coast Aviation have joined forces to offer a variety of new visitor experiences, including a Full-Motion Advanced Flight Trainer, flights in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk, and private pilot ground school. Continue Reading →
Hands-on aviation camp spurs new company
Posted on July 18th, 2012 by Janice Wood
For the 11th year students attending the “Cleared For Take-Off” Aviation Education Camp at Alexandria Airport in Pittstown, N.J., spent a week in a “living laboratory” getting hands on lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The camp’s proven... Continue Reading →
New Able Flight pilots to be honored at AirVenture
Posted on July 17th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Able Flight will pin wings on its newest pilots at a special ceremony Tuesday July 24, at AirVenture in Oshkosh. Continue Reading →
Changes to flight training in the works
Posted on July 16th, 2012 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pilots and future pilots might find new and different approaches to studying and testing for certificates and ratings if recommendations from a panel are adopted by the FAA. Continue Reading →
Tailwheels Etc. flight school moves
Posted on July 16th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Tailwheels Etc. Flight School has moved to new facilities at the Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Lakeland Florida. Continue Reading →
Sporty’s Pilot Shop expands Oshkosh presence
Posted on July 15th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Sporty’s has expanded its EAA AirVenture presence for 2012 from an inside exhibit to a much larger tent location with even more products and enhanced displays. Located in space #260 in front of Hangar B, Sporty’s will have an array... Continue Reading →
Independence Aviation opens second Colorado satellite operation
Posted on July 15th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Denver-based Independence Aviation has opened a second satellite operation at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) in Colorado. Continue Reading →
An unexpected mentor
Posted on July 5th, 2012 by Jamie Beckett
Sitting across the table from a distinguished looking airline pilot who is both youthful and highly experienced, I can’t help but reminisce about the old days. As we chatter away about scheduling, performance, weather issues, family, and mutual friends, I... Continue Reading →
University partners with American Flyers
Posted on June 19th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will begin offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services Administration with a concentration in Human Factors in Aviation in fall 2012 in partnership with American Flyers. Continue Reading →
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