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| AOPA supports ATP applicant’s exemption request |
| A U.S. Air Force pilot who was deployed overseas when stringent new rules for knowledge testing of airline transport pilot (ATP) applicants took effect in 2014 is seeking an exemption from the new requirement to take an FAA-approved ATP pilot certification training program before he can take the ATP knowledge exam. READ MORE › |
| NAFI announces professional development center |
| The National Association of Flight Instructors on July 24 announced the launch of a professional development program aimed at helping certificated flight instructors strengthen their marketing and customer service skills. NAFI President Rick Todd said the program is a response to the high dropout rate among student pilots. The program is available free of charge to all flight instructors on the NAFI website. READ MORE › |
| Cirrus Embark training program launches |
| In an effort to improve the safety record among pilots buying used Cirrus aircraft, the company has launched a new training program. Cirrus Embark provides up to three days of free flight training for pilots who buy used airplanes, access to the company's online training resources, and a one-year membership in the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association. READ MORE › |
| King Schools updates training course |
| King Schools is rolling out a host of new student management and tracking features for the Cessna Pilot Center training network. Updates to King Schools’ Cessna Pilot Center Tracking System make the process paperless. Instructors can log flights, track syllabus progress, and electronically sign training records with a new iPad application. READ MORE › |
| Vulcanair single expected to battle Cessna 172 |
| Italian aircraft manufacturer Vulcanair introduced to the United States a four-place, high-wing, entry-level Cessna 172 lookalike last month at EAA AirVenture, and boasted that the aircraft can do everything a Skyhawk can do—plus a little bit more—for about $100,000 less. The V1.0 is IFR-equipped with a Garmin G500 primary flight display/multifunction display. READ MORE › |
| Redbird GIFT makes sim learning more fun, engaging |
| A new curriculum from Redbird Flight Simulations is aimed at helping student pilots train more effectively in a simulator. The Guided Independent Flight Training course uses short video segments that introduce basic flight training concepts such as stalls, steep turns, and even takeoffs and landings. The student can then get into the sim and practice the maneuvers under the guidance of a virtual instructor. READ MORE › |
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