July 23 issue of Flight School Business

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VOL. 9-ISSUE 15-July 23, 2019

TRAINING TRENDS

Red flags at job interviews

Even as you’re scrutinizing a potential CFI hire across a desk, be assured that the CFI hire is scrutinizing you right back. In the current job climate, it might be your flight school that falls short. READ MORE ›

NEWS

FAA notes compliance exceptions for ADS-B airspace

The FAA has issued a policy statement that explains circumstances when operators of aircraft equipped to comply with the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out mandate will avoid enforcement for technical failures “outside their control.” The statement does not give blanket absolution for failing to comply with ADS-B equipage and performance requirements. READ MORE ›

ATP Flight School sponsors FIRCs for its graduates

ATP Flight School is sending its new instructors into the world with a bonus: a free flight instructor refresher clinic course from King Schools. The benefit is made available through the ATP Alumni Association. King Schools courseware is integrated into ATP’s airline career pilot program. ATP Flight Schools estimates there are more than 10,000 graduates of its pilot programs, according to a press release.

FAA explains how, when to use clearance delivery phone service

Pilots have questions about how to use the new direct phone numbers to use for clearance delivery, and AOPA has been working with the FAA to address those questions. Pilots can start by becoming familiar with the communications facilities in use at the airports they use. READ MORE ›

Montana flight school hosts cancer survivor camp

Summit Aviation, Helena, Montana, is hosting four fighters and survivors of cancer at the sixth annual Cancer Survivor Flight Camp. The participants get flight lessons, airport tours, and camaraderie. Summit flight instructors say they love the experience of teaching during the flight camp. Summit partners with a local charitable organization to put on the event. AOPA Pilot magazine profiled the cancer survivors flight camp in a January 2019 article.

POLL

Employment contracts for CFIs

Does your flight school require instructors to sign an employment contract? Tell us in this week's poll.

Results

In the July 9, 2019, survey, we wanted to know: What forms of social media does your flight school use? Here are the results.

MARKETING

A long cross-country

Your flight school’s marketing demands the same level of planning, discipline, and professionalism that you would put into a long cross-country. A poorly developed marketing program lets valuable dollars slip way. READ MORE >

QUICK TIP

Are you productive or do you find yourself going in all directions? Prioritize and only do what matters, and say no to stuff that won’t move the needle. Find many more productivity and business tips in this article from Entrepreneur.

SAFETY

Reality check: Takeoff and landing performance

How well do pilot’s operating handbook numbers on takeoff and landing performance measure up to actual experience? Show your clients this video from the AOPA Air Safety Institute to reinforce the point that it’s a good idea to build in a fudge factor when calculating performance numbers.

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