Gold Rush Is On for Flight Schools Offering LSA Models

Friday, December 17, 2021 at 10:58 AM ET

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Sling Pilot Academy has found success using Sling Light-Sport NGTs for initial airline pilot training. Credit: Sling Pilot Academy

Key Takeaways:

The aviation industry is experiencing a severe commercial pilot shortage, creating significant demand and attractive career opportunities for new pilots.
Sling Pilot Academy addresses this shortage by effectively utilizing modern Light Sport Airplanes (LSAs) like the Sling NGT for pilot training.
The Sling NGT's modern features, superior handling, and advanced avionics enhance student engagement and retention while offering significantly lower training costs due to fuel efficiency.
This LSA-based training fosters strong fundamental "stick-and-rudder" skills and proficiency with advanced systems, preparing graduates for rapid hiring by airlines and Part 135 operators.

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Pre-pandemic, the commercial pilot shortage was top of mind for just about anyone in the aviation community. Then, COVID-19 ravaged the globe, airline travel took a massive hit, and in survival mode airlines began shedding pilots through furloughs and early retirement packages.

Fast-forward to today, and airline travel is back in a big way, even as new variants of the coronavirus emerge. What’s also back is that troublesome pilot shortage, with every major and regional airline, and many Part 135 operators scrambling to find qualified, current pilots to fill their front seats.