Jeppesen has inked a three-year deal with the University of North Dakota Department of Aviation to provide the school with its navigation and electronic flight bag (EFB) services. “Integrating Jeppesen charts, data and flight information with our educational programs allows our aviation students to use the same software and programs that professionals in the field […]
Flight Training
New era in Cessna training begins
Pilots learning to fly at Textron Aviation authorized Cessna Pilot Centers are experiencing a new era of flight instruction with the now-paperless Cessna Pilot Center Training System developed by King Schools. “These learning pilots are enjoying the unparalleled accessibility provided by this web-based, study-anywhere program that can be loaded onto their iPads for offline study […]
Redbird GIFT software now available to student pilots
Redbird Flight Simulations released its Guided Independent Flight Training (GIFT) software for private pilots at EAA AirVenture 2017. GIFT is a simulator-based training supplement that allows a student pilot to learn, practice, and get feedback on every maneuver required for a pilot certificate, at their own pace. It is meant to help pilots achieve their […]
CAP cadets receive private pilot scholarships
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – Five Civil Air Patrol cadets will get the opportunity to learn to fly this summer at Delaware State University, thanks to private pilot scholarships awarded by CAP’s National Advanced Flight Academy program. The NAFA program was created in 2016 as a priority of National Commander Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez, […]
NAFI to livestream Professional Development Program for CFIs
On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at 8 p.m. EDT, the National Association of Flight Instructors will introduce the NAFI Professional Development Program for flight instructors, a cooperative effort of NAFI members and the aviation industry, live streaming on FAASTeamTV. This webinar is open to all CFIs, both NAFI members and non-members. Bob Meder, chairman, and Rick […]
West Virginia University, FlightSafety launch Aviation Management program
BECKLEY, West Virginia — The West Virginia University Institute of Technology and FlightSafety International will launch the first class of their joint Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management degree program in August 2017. The new degree leverages strengths from both institutions, according to officials. Students will take WVU Techʼs business, management, aviation, and general education classes online, while […]
TBM 930 sim certified
The first TBM 930 simulator has just been certified by the FAA. The sim will be used starting this summer in courses at Florida-based SIMCOM Aviation Training, which is Daher’s U.S. training partner. The Flight Training Device (FTD) reproduces the exact cockpit environment of the TBM 930, according to company officials. It was built by Frasca International using a cabin […]
AOPA opens flight training survey, expands awards
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s You Can Fly program has opened the 2017 Flight Training Experience Survey. Each year, AOPA recognizes top CFIs and flight schools across the country that provide excellent training experiences. The survey allows AOPA to analyze and share feedback from customers to identify top training providers and help schools improve […]
Lufthansa selects Cirrus for Airline Pilot Training Program
Lufthansa Aviation Training, the flight training program operated by Lufthansa Airlines, has selected Cirrus Aircraft‘s SR20 for its primary training fleet. Lufthansa Aviation Training has ordered 25 aircraft to lead its ab-initio and other flight training programs in Goodyear, Arizona. The SR20 aircraft will be used to train pilots from many of the world’s airlines, including […]