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VOL. 12-ISSUE 15-July 19, 2022
TRAINING TRENDS
Flying with 'Crystal' and 'Leonard'
An Arizona flight school is using the AOPA Flight Training Advantage (AFTA) platform to help her clients evaluate how they're progressing through their flight training. "As soon as I saw AFTA, I knew it was the right program," said Cathy Frankel of Learn to Fly in Kingman, Arizona. "AFTA allows you to create structure where there normally isn't for the independent instructor or small flight school. It allows structure in an unstructured environment." (Photo by Niki Britton) READ MORE ›
NEWS
Denver airport chief nominated to lead FAA
The White House confirmed on July 6 that Denver International Airport (KDEN) CEO Phillip A. Washington will be nominated to become the next FAA administrator. Washington brings relatively little aviation experience to the job. He served roughly a year in the top job at Denver International, preceded by executive roles in Denver's regional transit district, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Washington is a U.S. Army veteran who led the Biden administration's transportation transition. READ MORE ›
Elixir to debut at AirVenture
French manufacturer Elixir Aircraft will display its new piston single at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin. The company is focusing on the North American market and its plans include a U.S.-based assembly and demonstration site and a dedicated sales and marketing team. The Elixir is a two-seater designed as a trainer as well as a recreational airplane. It can be ordered with a 100-horsepower Rotax 912iS engine, which produces a cruise speed of 125 KTAS, or a 140-hp, turbocharged Rotax 915iS that will yield a 150-KTAS cruise at 75-percent power. The company lists the new Elixir at 282,000 Euros. READ MORE ›
NAFI plans industrywide conference for flight instructors
The National Association of Flight Instructors will host its first industrywide flight instructor summit in October. The NAFI Summit: Flight Instructor Excellence will host current and prospective certificated flight instructors, aviation leaders, industry advocates, government representatives. The NAFI Summit will bring stakeholders in the flight instruction community to share best practices, relevant business skills, instructional techniques, and networking opportunities. There will be keynote speakers addressing the vital role of flight instructors, with an emphasis on continuous improvement on safety and customer service. The date and location of the event are to be determined.
Signature Aviation buys TAC Air
The largest FBO chain in the world just grew by 14 locations, with TAC Air facilities in Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah now rebranded Signature Flight Support. The new owner announced Signature will honor existing TAC Air customer agreements during a "transition period," and is also "welcoming TAC Air team members employed throughout its FBOs." READ MORE ›
AOPA Foundation awards more than 130 flight training scholarships
The AOPA Foundation has awarded more than 130 flight training scholarships totaling nearly $1.2 million. the scholarships will help high school students and teachers, aspiring pilots, pilots seeking advanced ratings, and those pursuing aviation maintenance or other aerospace careers to reach their goals. The 2022 awards include the largest group of recipients and the most scholarship funds distributed to date. READ MORE ›
POLL
Career events
Does your flight school host aviation career events? Tell us in this week's survey.
Results
In the July 5, 2022, issue we wanted to know how many locations your flight school has. Here are the results:
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MARKETING
Red flags
What are some red flags that a prospective student pilot should be looking for when considering a flight school? You might be surprised to learn some of the answers offered up by other pilots. READ MORE >
QUICK TIP
Are you a veteran? The federal government offers special help for veteran entrepreneurs. These include guidance, training programs, government contracting opportunities, and fee relief on Small Business Association loans. Want to hire a veteran? You may be entitled to a federal tax credit. Get the details from Barbara Weltman's article on BigIdeasforSmallBusiness.com.
SAFETY
'There I Was…' VFR into a blizzard
While flying his Piper Cherokee 160 VFR from Arizona to Utah, Michael Koury suddenly found himself in zero-visibility blizzard conditions. Listen to how he got out of the predicament in the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's podcast "There I Was…"
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