LOS ANGELES – The FAA is proposing a $204,050 civil penalty against Sierra Academy of Aeronautics of Atwater, Calif., for allegedly operating nine Cessna 152 airplanes when they were not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. The FAA alleges Sierra mechanics failed to inspect the planes’ seat locking pins according to the requirements of an […]
Flight Training
Parkwater Aviation tapped for Kodiak training
Quest Aircraft Co. has signed an agreement with Parkwater Aviation to provide pilot familiarization courses for the Kodiak. Parkwater Aviation, a subsidiary of Spokane Turbine Center (STC), will conduct the training at STC’s facility located in Spokane, Wash. The initial coursework is comprised of interactive classroom learning and aircraft and systems familiarization in STC’s full […]
Kings offer savings to pilots wanting to beat ATP deadline
To help pilots wanting to beat the FAA deadline by getting their ATPs before Aug. 1 — after which new requirements make it much more difficult — King Schools is offering a 50% saving on its ATP ground school and test prep. John and Martha King said that King Schools will temporarily cut the price […]
Women with disabilities invited to learn To fly
Women with physical disabilities are encouraged to apply for full-ride flight training scholarships from Able Flight. “With training beginning in May, there is still time for people who act quickly to apply,” said Charles Stites, executive director of the aviation non-profit. “We are hopeful that this will include applications from women candidates. “To date, over […]
SAFE Pilot Proficiency Program travels to Florida
The second Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) Regional Pilot Proficiency Project (PPP) has been set for Melbourne, Florid,a March 8–9, sponsored by Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). Sometimes described as “graduate school for pilot safety and education,” PPP weekends are presented quarterly around the country. The Melbourne event will feature 14 seminars by […]
Pilgrim Aviation spreads its wings
Pilgrim Aviation is expanding in Massachusetts by adding a new base of operation for flight training in Taunton. An authorized Cessna Pilot Center headquartered at Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) with additional flight school operations at Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK), Pilgrim is now opening offices at Taunton Municipal Airport (TAN). Providing flight training, airplane rentals, scenic […]
Applications now being accepted for Upwind Summer Scholarship Program
Deadline to apply for the Upwind Summer Scholarship Program is Feb. 28. Based at San Carlos Flight Center at San Carlos Airport (KSQL) in California, the program aims to transform a high school student into a licensed private pilot during the summer between their junior and senior year. Upwind selects high school students and provides […]
New Orleans museum to host Able Flight benefit party
According to organizers, it’ll be a night of great music, great food and all for a great cause when friends, aviation celebrities and sponsors celebrate the successes of Able Flight pilots on May 30 at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. Special guests include Aviation Hall of Fame inductee Patty Wagstaff (others to be […]
New to instrument flying?
By CHRIS HOPE Looking back, I realize that my transition to becoming an instrument pilot was so much easier than what most of my students go through, and so much easier than for most new instrument pilots. When I attended USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training, I already had a private pilot’s license. I received the same […]