September 17 issue of Flight School Business

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VOL. 9-ISSUE 19-September 17, 2019

TRAINING TRENDS

The ripple effect

We keep telling you about Rusty Pilots seminars, and how they can bring increased business to your flight school. Here's an example of two pilots who attended a seminar. Their subsequent return to the left seat created more than one revenue stream for the flight school that hosted the seminar, as well as the surrounding aviation community. READ MORE ›

NEWS

Report cites metal fatigue in 2018 Piper Arrow crash

The probable cause of the crash that killed the two occupants of a Piper PA-28R-201 after a wing separated from the airplane in Daytona Beach, Florida, in April 2018 was determined to be metal fatigue cracking associated with flight training maneuvers and frequent landing cycles, according to a final accident report from the NTSB. The accident occurred while a designated pilot examiner and a commercial pilot applicant were taking a practical test. READ MORE ›

Bahamian bottleneck slows relief efforts

The airports and airspace around Grand Bahama Island and the Abaco Islands have become so congested with well-meaning relief flights after Hurricane Dorian that aviation authorities are pleading for pilots to follow procedures. An alarming number of arrivals did not follow prescribed procedures to obtain authorization. The Abaco and Grand Bahamas islands bore the brunt of the storm's wrath. READ MORE ›

Basic Med breaks 50,000

Two years have passed since general aviation pilots were given the choice to bypass the hoops and hassles of third class medical certification with BasicMed. Now, more than 50,000 aviators are enjoying the freedom to fly under the reform's provisions. READ MORE ›

Moody Bible Institute sued over airplane crash

The widow of a pilot killed in an airplane crash in 2018 is suing Moody Bible Institute, alleging that the college failed to maintain the aircraft before the accident. The Cessna 172 broke apart in midair, killing all three occupants, including Moody student Joochan "Austin" Lee. Lee's wife Yuki filed a lawsuit in Spokane County Superior Court alleging that the college "negligently failed to service, maintain and upgrade the plane according to the manufacturer’s instructions," the Spokane, Washington, Spokesman-Review reported.

POLL

Hurricane Dorian

Did Hurricane Dorian have an impact on your flight school? Tell us in this week's poll.

Results

In the Sept. 3, 2019, poll we wanted to know how many employees your flight school has. Here are the results.

MARKETING

A newsletter for marketing and management

So you'd like to start your own newsletter, but you're just not sure how to get started. Ed Helmick has put together an easy-to-follow template with lots of ideas that will keep your customers engaged and draw new business to your flight school. READ MORE >

QUICK TIP

How often do you revisit your flight school’s budget? Small business experts recommend that you revise your monthly and annual budgets regularly to get a clearer, updated picture of your business finances. This will help you better control financial decisions, because you’ll know exactly what you can afford to spend, versus how much you are projecting to earn. See more budgeting tips in Business News Daily.

SAFETY

Challenge students' thunderstorm knowledge

Fire up a Cessna 172 for a VFR cross-country flight from New Jersey’s Cape May County Airport to Erie, Pennsylvania. Be prepared to deal with pop-up thunderstorms, deteriorating weather, onboard and ATC radar realities, and fuel concerns. This 30-minute free online course from the AOPA Air Safety Institute qualifies for FAA Wings credit. Find it here.

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