American Flyers, In Pictures

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

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Key Takeaways:

American Flyers is a major flight training institution, utilizing Cessna 172s for private and instrument ratings.
They focus on cost-effective training by maintaining an older fleet and emphasizing ground-based instruction.
The school offers flexible learning options, including traditional classroom and home-based courses, and has expanded its Addison location with new facilities.
CEO Don Harrington, with 45 years in pilot education, aims to produce 12,000 well-trained pilots annually.

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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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