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Museum offers B-17 ground school

Posted on April 17th, 2013 by

SEATTLE — On May 18 and 19, The Museum of Flight will be offering a two-day course about the iconic, World War II Boeing B-17 bomber. The “ground school” will familiarize participants in the design, construction, operation and performance of... Continue Reading →

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A different approach to learning to fly

Posted on April 16th, 2013 by

The spark that causes otherwise ordinary people to pursue a pilot certificate is as unique as the individuals who feel it. Once that impulse is felt, the path we pursue to get the training and experience needed to pass the... Continue Reading →

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North Carolina students ASCEND

Posted on April 16th, 2013 by

One summer day North Carolina teacher Jana Brown got to thinking about what her students were doing with their summer off. Then her thoughts wandered to a story her husband told her about being given a helicopter ride one summer... Continue Reading →

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American Bonanza Society launches Flight Instructor Academy

Posted on April 16th, 2013 by

The American Bonanza Society and the ABS Air Safety Foundation have launched the ABS Flight Instructor Academy. This new program is an effort to improve all Beech pilots performance, confidence and safety. Continue Reading →

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King Schools to release Online Helicopter FIRC

Posted on April 15th, 2013 by

At SUN ‘n FUN, John and Martha King, Co-Chairman of King Schools, announced they will release an online Helicopter Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) by early summer. Continue Reading →

King Schools releases online ATP written exam prep course

Posted on April 11th, 2013 by

This week at SUN ‘n FUN, John and Martha King, co-chairman of King Schools, released an online version of their Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) written exam preparation course. Continue Reading →

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Teens-In-Flight helps kids soar

Posted on April 10th, 2013 by

By BILL WALKER Retired Marine Col. Jack Howell’s longtime interest in aviation and his wish to assist the children of military members wounded or killed in action provided the inspiration for creating the aviation foundation Teens-In-Flight. Continue Reading →

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Piper strikes deal for up to 100 aircraft

Posted on April 10th, 2013 by

Today at SUN ’n FUN, Piper Aircraft announced it had reached a three-year agreement with Airline Transport Professionals (ATP) for the sale of multiple Piper Archer TXs. Continue Reading →

Able Flight awards five new scholarships

Posted on April 8th, 2013 by

When they arrive at Purdue University on May 19, five new Able Flight scholarship recipients will begin more than a month of intensive flight and ground training leading to a pilot certificate. Continue Reading →

Continental’s flight training program gets FAA nod

Posted on April 7th, 2013 by

Zulu Flight Training, a subsidiary of general aviation aircraft piston engine manufacturer, Continental Motors, has achieved acceptance for its Private Pilot Training Course under the FAA Industry Training Standard (FITS) program. Continue Reading →