SimCom Training Centers has earned Twin Commander Aircraft’s endorsement as the exclusive factory-authorized provider of pilot initial and recurrent training for Twin Commander 690/A/B and JetProp models. Please share: Continue Reading →
Six CFIs accredited as Master Instructors
Posted on June 10th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Six CFIs were recently accredited as Master Instructors by Master Instructors LLC. Continue Reading →
Bob Jones taught eastern Idaho to fly
Posted on May 22nd, 2012 by Ben Sclair
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Aviation Association (IAA) honored local flight instructor Bob Jones during the May 18-19 Trade Show Aviation Idaho. Jones is 86 years old, still instructing, and as sharp as I wish I were at less... Continue Reading →
Rudy Frasca inducted into Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
Posted on May 22nd, 2012 by Janice Wood
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) inducted Rudy Frasca into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 19, with the induction taking place at the annual Sporty’s Fly-In on International Learn to Fly Day. Continue Reading →
Coalition establishes Aviation Educator Hall of Fame
Posted on May 21st, 2012 by Janice Wood
A group of more than 20 aviation organizations and individuals recently established the Aviation Educator Hall of Fame (AEHOF). Continue Reading →
Saying goodbye to a mentor
Posted on May 20th, 2012 by Meg Godlewski
I was sitting in the terminal building in Orlando on my way home from SUN ’n FUN when my cell phone rang. “Meg, this is Peggy Boyd…” she began. Peggy is the wife of Dean Boyd, my friend and aviation mentor... Continue Reading →
Apps provide weather flying tips for general aviation pilots
Posted on May 20th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Sporty’s has released a four-part weather flying series, now available for iPad and iPhone, featuring general aviation weather expert Richard Collins breaks down the challenges and opportunities for flying in the different seasonal weather conditions. Continue Reading →
From survivor to student pilot
Posted on May 17th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Jennifer Julian, 54, is a double lung transplant survivor. Scratch survivor. She’s a “thriver.” And today, she is a student pilot. Continue Reading →
Teaching and Testing CFIT Avoidance seminar created
Posted on May 17th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently delivered the eighth in its series of “Seminar-in-a-Box” products for use by the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), “Teaching and Testing CFIT Avoidance.” Continue Reading →
International Learn to Fly Day May 19
Posted on May 10th, 2012 by Janice Wood
On Saturday, May 19, dozens of local events will turn dreams of flight into reality during the third annual International Learn to Fly Day, a general aviation community-wide effort to help people of all ages take that first step to... Continue Reading →
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