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Training & Safety Flight Schools Flight School Business Flight School Business July 05 issue of Flight School Business
Flight School Business
AOPA
VOL. 12-ISSUE 14-July 5, 2022
TRAINING TRENDS
Flight School Spotlight: Aviator Air
It's important for a flight school to strike a healthy balance between the personal and the business. Samantha and Brian Messersmith—owners of Aviator Air, located at Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (GPM) in Grand Prairie, Texas—work hard to maintain that balance. They believe that a flight school's success lies in a commitment to going above and beyond to get their clients in the air. READ MORE ›
NEWS
Pilot examiner reform advances
The FAA published responses to a dozen reforms designed to improve the availability of pilot practical tests. The 2021 recommendations were issued by a working group established through a 2018 agency reauthorization. The FAA said work is underway on certain recommendations, including improvement of the online FAA Designee Locator. READ MORE ›
Airlines hike pilot pay
Regional carriers Piedmont Airlines and Envoy Air announced agreements with the Air Line Pilots Association which include "industry-leading pilot pay rates." Envoy said the agreement means pilots' pay increase will be 6 percent higher for first officers and 10 percent higher for captains who fly in non-American Airlines group regional carriers. READ MORE ›
See AFTA in action at AirVenture
If you are planning to visit EAA AirVenture this year, put the AOPA tent on your "must see" list. Here you'll get a chance to try out the AOPA Flight Training Advantage (AFTA), our new web-based flight training application. You'll learn how it customizes lesson plans and gives every student's experience a logical flow. AOPA staff will be on hand to help you see the features and learn all there is to know about the platform. If you cannot make it to AirVenture this year, go online and sign up—you can test it out and we'll help you each step of the way.
Piper plucks apprentices from high school
General aviation manufacturing giant Piper Aircraft made several hires after hosting high school students at its Vero Beach, Florida, headquarters. The company extended job offers to about 84 percent of the candidates. In early June, Piper said the new hires were in the training process and will join the manufacturing and control teams. READ MORE ›
FAA issues notam guidance
The FAA issued an advisory circular that contains guidance for airport operators on the function and purpose of notams to remove and avoid confusing, inaccurate, or expired reporting. The advisory circular includes a list of information that should not be included in notams, and it also provides guidance on using the notam system for airport condition reporting and procedures. READ MORE ›
POLL
Location(s)
How many locations does your flight school have? Tell us in this week's poll.
Results
In the June 21, 2022, survey we wanted to know if someone at your flight school discusses financing options with potential clients. Here are the results:
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MARKETING
What does your flight school look like?
When a prospective client comes looking for a flight school, what sets you out from all the others? How does your website represent you? Ed Helmick takes a deep dive into what you should and shouldn't post online, and how broad statements such as "You Fly Cheaper Here" aren't really the messages you should convey. READ MORE >
QUICK TIP
Want some free advertising? List your business on search engines so that your flight school shows up when people search for flight training on the Internet or a mobile device. According to USAToday, you can get listed free at Google, Bing, and Yelp.
SAFETY
AOPA Air Safety Institute presents 'Beyond Proficient: Extra 300 Series'
The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Beyond Proficient: Extra 300 Series videos introduce you to the powerful aerobatic airplane and its components. Part Two shows why upset recovery training with a qualified instructor can help pilots better understand the dynamics of unusual attitudes and gain knowledge on how to safely recover from them. Part Three jumps into an introduction to aerobatics and how pilots can improve situational awareness and build confidence in flying. Find the entire series on YouTube.
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Flight School Business Editor:
Jill W. Tallman		 Production Specialist:
Sylvia Horne
 Advertising and Sales Specialist:
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