FlightSafety International will offer a new web-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) Course as part of the ongoing expansion of the company’s eLearning programs. The objective of this course is to develop the pilot’s knowledge of ADS-B system operation, and both the normal and abnormal operating procedures. It provides a review of the flight planning considerations, […]
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#NBAA13: FlightSafety enhances iPad app
LAS VEGAS — At this week’s National Business Aviation Association convention, FlightSafety International unveiled its newly enhanced training materials iPad app. “FlightSafety’s newly enhanced iPad App offers interactive features that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of training while providing convenient access to pre-study and classroom course materials,” said Greg McGowan, Senior Vice President, Operations. The […]
First IMC Club Chapter in Latin America to open in Santiago, Chile
Pilots will meet in November in Santiago, the capital of Chile, to establish the first chapter of the IMC Club International in Latin America. IMC Clubs is the brainchild of Radek Wyrzykowski. As a flight instructor in Norwood, Mass., he developed a volunteer mentor program to help instrument pilots improve their proficiency, and they loved […]
Master Instructor Program transitions to Internet-based application process
The Master Instructor Continuing Education Program (MICEP) began its transition to an Internet-based application process in October 2013, joining organizations such as TEDx, Disney, and Chicago Public Schools as clients of FluidReview’s online application management system. This is one of several key upgrades made to the program as a result of a meeting of the […]
Insurance company offers GA pilots incentives to obtain advanced training
Insurance company Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has signed an agreement with flight simulation and training companies, CAE and Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), which will allow general aviation clients based in North America to increase aviation safety through a combination of an advanced training program and financial incentives embedded into the insurance purchase. The advanced training […]
16 year old’s solo captured by local TV news
What a cool story! Sierra Patterson soloed on her 16th birthday and the local television station was there to capture it — complete with a proud dad, worried mom and a very excited young girl. Check it out here. And Congratulations Sierra!
Alaska Airlines dedicates ‘Spirit of Education’ to aviation high school
SEATTLE — Local business and government leaders joined students, educators and alumni from Raisbeck Aviation High School onboard a specially themed Alaska Airlines jet Thursday for the grand opening of the new facility for public, college preparatory, aviation-themed high school. The “Spirit of Education,” a Boeing 737-900ER, is dedicated to the students and staff of […]
Greg Brown receives AOPA’s Let’s Go Flying Award
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has named Greg Brown, a noted flight instructor and general aviation advocate, as the 2013 recipient of its “Let’s Go Flying Award,” which recognizes the individual or organization that best demonstrates a passion and commitment to the future of general aviation. Brown was presented […]
AOPA names Best Flight School, Instructor and President’s Choice Award Winners
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Aircraft Owner’s and Pilot’s Association (AOPA) recognized the top flight instructor and flight school during its Aviation Summit 2013 when its Center to Advance the Pilot Community issued its best flight instruction awards based on a poll of more than 3,300 flight students. One individual was separately honored with the […]