Frasca International recently delivered flight training devices (FTDs) with Garmin GTN 650 avionics. Garmin’s GTN 650/750 series is the long-awaited replacement for the incredibly popular GNS 430/530 series. It features the latest WAAS GPS features, electronic charts, integrated NAV/COM radio, traffic displays, and full Class B TAWS terrain alerting — all controlled by an intuitive touch screen interface. Fleet […]
Flight Training
Able Flight awards nine new scholarships
It’s a record setting year for Able Flight with nine new scholarships awarded to date. Six of the recipients will soon begin their training at Purdue University’s Department of Aviation Technology, one has completed a career training course, and two others are upgrading their pilot certificates. When they arrive at Purdue on May 20, the […]
SAFE Toolkit App now available For iPads, iPhones, Androids
An iPhone and iPad version of the SAFE Toolkit app is now available. The SAFE Toolkit was introduced for Android users earlier this month at SUN ’n FUN by the Society of Aviation and Flight Instructors (SAFE). It features near-real-time NWS weather, flight tracking, flight planning services, CFI endorsements and more. The app is free for […]
Flight school adds Great Lakes biplane to fleet
Crew Training International, a flight training school headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., has added a new Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 biplane to its aircraft fleet. The Great Lakes, produced by WACO Aircraft, will be utilized in upset recovery, unusual attitude, and aerobatic instruction. CTI is the first domestic flight school to add the new 2T-1A-2 biplane and […]
Pipistrel launches online Virus SW course
Pipistrel-online, the Pipistrel training portal, has released a new on-line course for the VIRUS SW Light-Sport Aircraft. Pilots can learn about their aircraft, including engine, avionics and flying technique specific to VIRUS SW anytime, anywhere and at their leisure, according to company officials. Initially Pipistrel-online released the online course for the ALPHA Trainer aircraft, which […]
Upwind scholarships awarded
The Upwind Summer Scholarship Program has named its 2014 winners: Julie Korsmeyer and Stephen Schick, both of San Mateo, Calif. Both of these aspiring young aviators have been awarded a complete primary flight training program that begins with ground school in April and continues with flight training once the academic school year is completed. Upwind […]
Hillsboro Aviation debuts new financing options for flight training
Hillsboro Aviation, an airplane and helicopter flight training school, has numerous financing options for flight training available, including a new loan program that offers up to full program financing. Loan programs are not the only available program financing options, company officials noted. Hillsboro Aviation is also approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the training of military veterans, […]
SCAA seeking candidates for scholarships, training awards
The SoCal Aviation Association is looking for candidates for its scholarship and training awards. Current Opportunities: One CAE CJ Type Rating Training Award One CAE CJ Maintenance Training Award Three SCAA $4K Scholarship Awards Deadline to apply is Thursday, April 17th. Winners to be announced at the 8th Annual Golf Tournament April 28th.
Twin Bee donated to flight school
By JONI M. FISHER Earlier the week at SUN ’n FUN, Roger and Jeanette Glazer of Newport Beach, Calif., donated a Twin Bee seaplane (N123BR) to the Vermont Flight Academy. On hand Wednesday to present the keys were the Glazers, Steve McCaughey, executive director of the Seaplane Pilots Association, Douglas W. Smith, president of the […]