AOPA’s adaptive flight training platform can help flight schools, CFIs, and students train more effectively.
Photography by Chris Rose
DID YOU KNOW?
257,753: The number of active student pilots in the United States. FAA
What is AFTA?
The AOPA Flight Training Advantage (AFTA) is a web portal- and iPad-based training application that will help make the process of flight training more effective for the student, the CFI, and the flight school.
Students get the most out of every lesson. AFTA individually customizes every lesson to keep pace with the student as they learn.
Instructors have easy in-cockpit grading. The CFI’s job is easier with fast lesson prep, in-cockpit grading, and instant access to student records.
Flight schools can increase the efficiency of your business. AFTA helps flight schools deliver an efficient, high-quality flight training experience that keeps students coming back for more.
AFTA is free to AOPA members, CFIs, and flight schools. Learn more:
aopa.org/afta
AFTA in the cockpit
Curious what AFTA looks like in action? See how an instructor plans for the flight, scores maneuvers, rates progress, and debriefs for the next lesson in this video: aopa.org/pilot/aftavideo
Here are five ways the AOPA Flight Training Advantage (AFTA) platform can help make flight training more efficient and improve results for all involved.
Maximize your time in the airplane
Ever get frustrated with trying to recall how to do maneuvers when you really should be focusing on what is happening in the aircraft? Practice procedures at home with AFTA. In the student portal, review maneuvers with step-by-step instructions from start to finish.
Save time on ground instruction
Spend less time on ground instruction and more time in the air with AFTA’s prep work. The student portal lets you see what your instructor has planned for your next lesson, and assigns the relevant prep work to help you understand the material before you head to the airport.
Take advantage of advice
AFTA provides teaching tips and ideas from experienced CFIs for each lesson to make your teaching more effective. CFIs both new and seasoned can learn new ways to help their students better understand the subject matter.
Stay organized
Instructing keeps CFIs busy, especially when working with multiple students. AFTA helps keep everything organized by making sure you hit all the required airman certification standards and regulatory requirements. Plus, you can record notes and reminders to pick up exactly where you left off.
Get a bird’s-eye view
Gain insight into your school by being able to see just how your students and CFIs are progressing. See the big picture and dig where you want to see more detail on a student or CFI. Help your staff and customers have the best training experience possible.