September 18 issue of Flight School Business

VOL. 8-ISSUE 19-9/18/2018

TRAINING TRENDS

Used Skyhawks a hot item

Looking to add another trainer to your flight school fleet? Be prepared to act fast or miss out. Learn why used aircraft are starting to see an uptick in prices. READ MORE ›

NEWS

‘Nall Report’ notes safety gains

The overall accident rate per 100,000 flight hours declined in 2015 even as total flight hours increased, according to the latest Joseph T. Nall Report released by the AOPA Air Safety Institute. READ MORE ›

Proposals sought for future flight service contract

The FAA wants to transform itself into an “enabler,” not a “provider” of pilot weather services when the familiar pilot experience of obtaining information from flight service enters its next phase. The agency has invited contractor proposals to provide weather data, aeronautical information, and flight planning services to pilots when the current contract ends in September 2019. READ MORE ›

On-demand aircraft valuation reports offered

Aircraft online marketplace air.one has entered into a partnership with aircraft valuation service Vref to provide point-of-sale value opinions to help sellers and buyers of aircraft do business. READ MORE ›

Student pilot loses wheel on solo, lands safely

A 17-year-old student pilot landed safely Sept. 9 after her airplane lost a wheel while departing Beverly Regional Airport in Beverly, Massachusetts. The pilot’s flight instructor and officials in the airport tower guided her through the landing and provided support until she felt comfortable executing the landing, according to the Boston Globe. She had intended to fly the Piper PA-28 to Portland, Maine.

N.H. flight school celebrates one year with more students, CFIs

CHI Aerospace in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has entered its second year of business with a bigger roster of students and more flight instructors, according to SeacoastOnline.com. Operations Manager Ryan Tingley said the flight school has about 50 students who are seeking sport and private pilot certificates. The school’s fleet includes an RV12, a Beech Sundowner, a FlightDesign CTLS, an Ercoupe with no rudder pedals, and an Alpha 160A, used for advanced stall and spin training.

POLL

Has your fleet increased?

What’s going on with your flight school’s fleet? Let us know in this week’s poll.

Results

In the Sept. 4, 2018, issue, we wanted to know how many CFIs your flight school employs. Here are the results.

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MARKETING

Testimonials

You can adapt any social media strategy for your own use, so long as you pick a successful one. Check out Harv’s Air’s Facebook page, where a “Why I Fly” photo album provides customer testimonials and valuable exposure for the flight school. READ MORE ›

QUICK TIP

Do you think of your employees as a family? Some business experts say you should approach hiring and culture building as if you’re putting together a sports team. You’re strategically placing the best players in particular positions at that period in time. If you can do this well as a coach, your team will attract the best talent.

SAFETY

Hammer home density altitude

Many parts of the United States are still coping with hot temperatures and high density altitudes. It’s critical that your students understand the effects of high density altitude on aircraft performance. Help them drive that knowledge home with the AOPA Air Safety Institute’s Safety Notice on density altitude—a collection of resources including an online course, a safety quiz, and a video. See it online.

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