November 26 issue of Flight School Business

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VOL. 9-ISSUE 24-November 26, 2019

TRAINING TRENDS

5 CFI checkride myths

Do you have any CFI applicants getting ready to take the checkride? It's a tough one, to be sure, but Designated Pilot Examiner Jason Blair shares some insights on how to pass the practical test on the first try. READ MORE ›

NEWS

NTSB notes accident uptick

The number of aviation accidents and fatalities edged up in 2018 following a year of record safety achievement, according to the latest data from the National Transportation Safety Board. Civil aviation accidents rose from 1,316 to 1,347, while fatalities increased from 346 to 393 for the calendar year. READ MORE ›

'Trade-a-Plane' goes all-digital

Trade-a-Plane will cease its print publication to focus on its digital platform. The last print edition will be on December 3, said Megan Ironside, chief communications officer of Colby Harrison Co., the publisher. The company cited the ever-increasing costs of printing, paper, people, and postage as factors, but said the decision to discontinue the print publication was not easy. READ MORE ›

Mooney factory closes

Mooney International furloughed its staff earlier in November, leaving behind closed doors and a voicemail that confirmed the bad news. It's the latest chapter in the history of a company that has been riddled with financial woes. READ MORE ›

AeroGuard Flight Training Center adds Florida location

AeroGuard Flight Training Center, Phoenix, Arizona, announced Nov. 13 it is opening a campus in Punta Gorda, Florida. It is the company's fifth location and first location on the East Coast. Other locations are in Riverside, California; Austin, Texas; Chandler, Arizona; and Phoenix. AeroGuard offers accelerated commercial pilot training to pilots from around the world and said it has graduated more than 6,000 cadets.

POLL

Last call for ADS-B Out

Has your flight school’s fleet been equipped for ADS-B Out? With 2020 less than two months away, it’s the last time we’re going to poll readers on this topic. Tell us in this week's poll.

Results

In the Nov. 12, 2019, edition we asked whether your flight school requires customers to purchase renter’s insurance. Here are the results.

MARKETING

Red flags

When a customer comes to your flight school, will they spot any of these red flags? READ MORE >

QUICK TIP

It’s the holiday season again. Are you ready? Set some sales and customer engagement goals so you’ll know what you need to do to get ready. Don’t be shy about creating a holiday-focused marketing campaign, and don’t forget to decorate your flight school. Read more tips from Ondeck.

SAFETY

'There I was…stuck throttle'

Devin Miller was flying with his wife and children in a Piper Arrow when the throttle cable broke and left the engine at full throttle. Listen to how he handled the situation on the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute’s There I was… podcast.

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