January 5 issue of Flight School Business

Flight School Business

VOL. 11-ISSUE 1-January 5, 2021

TRAINING TRENDS

Looking ahead into 2021

As you and your flight training business start the long march through 2021, it's clear that a few things cannot yet change from what became a way of life in 2020. You don’t need a crystal ball to predict that you will need to keep certain procedures in place for the foreseeable future. READ MORE ›

NEWS

President signs COVID relief bill, provides support to aviation

President Donald Trump signed a $2.3 trillion package of bills December 27, 2020, that includes $1.4 trillion to fund the government through September and a $900 billion stimulus package to provide relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package that was passed by the House and Senate, airports are slated to receive $2 billion, of which $45 million is designated for general aviation airports. READ MORE ›

Still time to join You Can Fly's AOPA Flight School Connector on January 6

You still have time to sign up for this month's AOPA Flight School Connector webinar on January 6. Wondering about profitability and how you can identify reasonable profit margins for your flight school? Join AOPA's You Can Fly team for the AOPA Flight School Connector, a gathering of school owners and managers to share, learn, and problem-solve the specific challenges of running a flight school. Connect with your industry colleagues and learn about the topics that matter to you in a small, interactive atmosphere. Meetings typically feature a short presentation on a flight training business topic, followed by an open forum where participants ask questions, share ideas, and offer advice. The January session will be held at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Submit questions to [email protected] and register to be on the invite list here.

Get your customers off to an educated start

Welcome to 2021! With the holiday season behind us, it’s time to look ahead. How's your inventory of AOPA's free "You Can Fly: Your Path to Become a Pilot" publication, a special edition of Flight Training magazine produced specifically for new and prospective student pilots? We can ship you refills for your countertop display, or a new display if you have not yet received one. Contact AOPA at [email protected].

Flight Training scholarship recipient shares strategies

A love for flying spurred 17-year-old Madison "Maddy" Seymour to pursue learning to fly, and AOPA flight training scholarship funds helped her earn a private pilot certificate in November. The Michigan student attributed her success to a professional approach during the scholarship application process plus mentorship and good training habits. READ MORE ›

2021 Air Race Classic canceled

The Air Race Classic, a cross-country women's air race that typically features teams of college students, will not take place in June 2021, the organizers announced in December. The COVID-19 pandemic is the driving force behind the cancellation, although the race organizers said they hope to host an alternative event in its place. READ MORE ›

POLL

Pinch-hitter programs

Does your flight school offer a pinch-hitter or pilot companion program? Tell us in this week's poll.

Results

In the December 22, 2020, poll we asked whether your flight school operates under Part 61 or Part 141. Here are the results:

MARKETING

The CFI as a salesperson

Your flight instructor staff is also your sales staff. But how do you get them to sign on to that idea? By helping them to recognize that everyone is a salesperson at some level. Ed Helmick gives you more ideas. READ MORE >

QUICK TIP

Is 2021 the year you take the plunge and start your own flight training business? This CorpNet post lays out the 10 legal documents you must have to start a small business, whether you are launching as a partnership, you wish to incorporate, or you’re starting a limited liability corporation.

SAFETY

Pinch-hitter considerations for nonpilots

Do you offer a pinch-hitter class for nonpilots? This Safety Spotlight from the AOPA Air Safety Institute can be used in conjunction with flight lessons to provide students with a basic understanding of aerodynamics and how to land an airplane in the unlikely event of pilot incapacitation. Many nonpilots who have learned about pinch-hitting and flying an airplane have gone on to become pilots themselves. READ MORE >

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