The Two Cessna 172s grows the school's fleet 27 training aircraft. [Courtesy: Liberty University]
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Liberty University's School of Aeronautics expanded its training fleet by adding two new technically advanced Cessna 172 aircraft from Textron Aviation, increasing its total fleet to 27.
The new Cessnas feature Garmin G1000 Nxi integrated flight decks and enhanced safety systems, aiming to standardize and improve the flight training experience for students.
This investment reflects the university's commitment to program growth, providing world-class resources, and supporting its growing student body, which recently surpassed 600 students.
Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics (SOA) has added to its growing fleet of training aircraft.
The flight school, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, received two new Cessna 172s from Textron Aviation. With the addition of the new Cessnas, the university’s fleet climbs to 27 aircraft. All but five are Cessna 172s.
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Based in Texas, Ashley is the former Marketing Manager at FLYING and focuses deeply on training and education. She graduated from the Baylor Institute for Air Science with a Bachelor's in Aviation Science and holds an MBA specializing in Marketing. She is an also instrument rated private pilot and licensed FAA dispatcher.
