Students were able to experience the thrill of flight, most of them flying for the first time. Students also had the opportunity receive mentoring advice from military and commercial airline pilots on hand.
Flight Training
Tecnam introduces new two-seat trainer
The new two-seat aircraft is designed to guide student pilots from their first flight up to an instrument rating, according to Tecnam officials.
King Schools launches free concierge service for flight schools
With the free service, King Schools will help flight schools with new training initiatives, including the development of Training Course Outlines (TCO) that can be “easily approved” by an FAA Principal Operations Inspector (POI), according to company officials.
Avfuel opens applications for 2022 scholarships
Several scholarships are available for flight training, tuition, earning a new rating, mechanics, and more.
SUN ‘n FUN opens to record ticket sales
SUN ‘n FUN 2022 opens with record advance ticket sales topping $1.33 million, with hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts expected this week at the 48th annual fly-in in Lakeland, Florida.
New VFR into IMC safety campaign launches
“VFR into IMC is among the top five causes of fatal GA accidents, which are largely preventable,” said ASI Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden. “And it’s not only VFR pilots who get trapped — about one-third of these accidents involve instrument-rated pilots.”
Video: The 5 most common checkride mistakes
A new video on the Free Pilot Training YouTube channel includes an interview with DPE Seth Lake, who reveals the biggest mistakes he sees during private pilot checkrides.
Let’s talk about aviation culture
The WINGS Industry Network’s next WIN Insights Live broadcast features Bob Rockmaker, president and CEO of the Flight School Association of America. His presentation, “Let’s Talk About Aviation Culture,” begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Pictures of the Day: The best Dad and CFI!
Abbie Weir submitted this photo and note: “Here is one of the numerous selfies that my dad, Ryan Weir, and I have taken together, but this one is extra special to me. I’m finishing up my tailwheel training in a 1996 Aviat Husky, which has been one of my dreams since I was a little girl. Not only is my dad completing my tailwheel endorsement, but he also has been my flight instructor since day one, as I received my private pilot certificate in October 2021, with my dad with me every step of the way.”