American Flyers, In Pictures

Friday, June 10, 2011 at 07:27 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

American Flyers is a significant flight training organization, utilizing the Cessna 172 for private and instrument ratings.
They keep training costs down through a well-maintained older fleet and a strong emphasis on ground-based instruction, offering both traditional classroom and home-based learning methods.
Led by CEO Don Harrington, American Flyers recently expanded its Addison location and aims to produce 12,000 well-trained pilots every year.

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A look at one of the big names in flight training.

The Cessna 172 is the airplane of choice for the private and instrument ratings. For more, see Pia’s feature, “American Flyers.“

**American Flyers’ well-maintained older fleet, along with the focus on ground-based training, helps keep costs down.
** For more, see Pia’s feature, “American Flyers.“

American Flyers recently expanded its Addison location with a new hangar and FBO services. For more, see Pia’s feature, “American Flyers.“

Many students at American Flyers choose the traditional classroom method of learning. For more, see Pia’s feature, “American Flyers.“

Others prefer to complete some of their training through home-based courses. For more, see Pia’s feature, “American Flyers.“

American Flyers CEO Don Harrington says his goal is to produce 12,000 well-trained pilots every year. For more, see Pia’s feature, “American Flyers.“

CEO Don Harrington has been involved in pilot education for 45 years. For more, see Pia’s feature, “American Flyers.“

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