VICTORIA, Texas — Calhoun Air Center at Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) was recently issue a Part 141 certificate. Please share: Continue Reading →
NAFI begins search for new executive director
Posted on January 10th, 2013 by Janice Wood
The board of the National Association of Flight Instructors has begun the transition process in the wake of the resignation of Jason Blair as executive director. Continue Reading →
SunState Aviation Flight School opens new base at GIF
Posted on January 10th, 2013 by Janice Wood
SunState Aviation Flight School is expanding in Florida, adding a new base of operation in Winter Haven (GIF). Continue Reading →
Waco Flying Service expands
Posted on January 10th, 2013 by Janice Wood
WACO, Texas — When Waco Flying Service began operating as a one airplane, one instructor flight school in 2009, its two-man team had big dreams of improving the services provided to student pilots. They succeeded, and that success attracted investment... Continue Reading →
Jerry Trimble Helicopters opens Texas base
Posted on January 9th, 2013 by Janice Wood
SMITHVILLE, Texas — Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) recently positioned an R-22 at the airport in Smithville, Texas (84R), for flight training and scenic flights of the Colorado River. Continue Reading →
IMC Radio hosts exclusive interview with Jason Blair
Posted on January 8th, 2013 by Janice Wood
This week on IMC Radio’s “Plane Talk” hosts Derek Lagasse, Jon King Roberts, and Dave Bashy will interview Jason Blair, who just resigned as executive director of the National Association Of Flight Instructors. Continue Reading →
NAFI Executive Director steps down
Posted on January 7th, 2013 by Janice Wood
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Citing economic issues, the National Association of Flight Instructors’ Executive Director Jason Blair has resigned the position he has held since May 2008. Continue Reading →
DHS-ICE and Foreign Student Flight Training
Posted on January 3rd, 2013 by Dave Hook
When it comes to teaching students from other countries to fly, it’s no longer good enough to be a Part 61 flight school or an independent flight instructor. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs... Continue Reading →
‘Teaching the Aviators Model Code of Conduct to Kids’ released
Posted on January 2nd, 2013 by Janice Wood
Teaching the Aviators Model Code of Conduct to Kids, an abridged and simplified explanation of the Aviators Model Code of Conduct (AMCC), has been released. Written for use in the classroom with language appropriate for children, the document exposes young... Continue Reading →
Top 10 tips to improve your flying club
Posted on January 2nd, 2013 by Janice Wood
Adam Smith, Senior Vice President of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Center to Advance the Pilot Community, will join other flying club experts Wednesday, Jan. 9, in a webinar to share tips and tactics to improving your flying club.... Continue Reading →
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