August 16 issue of Flight School Business

Flight School Business

VOL. 12-ISSUE 17-August 16, 2022

TRAINING TRENDS

Using aircraft data to manage flight safety

Once upon a time flight training providers had few options to track how students, instructors, and/or renters utilized their aircraft. With the advent of tracking services like FlightAware and more sophisticated systems that take data directly from the aircraft, flight training providers have more options and more ways to use the data than ever before. READ MORE ›

NEWS

AOPA releases annual weather survey

More work is needed to encourage pilots to file pilot reports, and to be familiar with the FAA advisory circular on self-conducted weather briefings, according to the results of a weather survey conducted by AOPA. The survey is conducted annually to look for notable trends and give insights to government and industry related organizations. READ MORE ›

Republic Airways' LIFT Academy to expand to South Carolina

Republic Airways' Leadership in Flight Training Academy will expand to the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Republic opened its academy in 2018 in Indianapolis. Operations could begin as early as October in a temporary hangar. The flight school also plans to use this location for its Indiana winter operations, according to a news release. LIFT Academy operates a fleet of Diamond DA40-NG and DA42-VI aircraft with Garmin G1000 avionics.

AOPA Flight School Connector webinar: Forming your flight school into a legal entity

Limited liability corporation? Corporation? Sole proprietorship? Partnership? Which legal entity should you consider for your flight school? James Hurst, AOPA senior director of accounting and compliance, discusses best practices surrounding business entities and what to keep in mind when forming one. Listen to the August Flight School Connector webinar here.

UND Aerospace switches to lead-free aviation gasoline

The University of North Dakota's aerospace department will switch its fleet to unleaded avgas. The fleet of 100 aircraft will use Swift Fuels’ UL94, making it one of the largest public flight schools to switch to lead-free avgas, according to the Grand Forks Herald. The unleaded fuel could extend the interval period between aircraft inspections by up to 25 percent, school officials said.

POLL

Lead-free avgas

Does your airport have access to lead-free avgas? Tell us in this week's poll.

Results

In the August 2, 2022, issue we wanted to know whether your flight school offers light sport aircraft. Here are the results:

MARKETING

Take a page from Piper's program

Flight schools have to use marketing dollars wisely, and few have the budgets to wage splashy social media campaigns. At the same time, many social media campaigns can be adapted and sized to work for a smaller operation. Take a look at Piper Aircraft's Brand Ambassador program. READ MORE >

QUICK TIP

It's easier to show you how AOPA Flight Training Advantage can make training more effective, efficient, and enjoyable (not to mention less expensive) than to tell you. See what we're talking about with this new AOPA member benefit. Watch the video.

SAFETY

Pilot Short Stories: Confused in the Clouds

A new series from the AOPA Air Safety Institute highlights the intimidating reality of accidentally flying into instrument conditions. ASI Senior Director and CFI Paul Deres recalls his experience becoming disoriented during an NDB approach. View the video.

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