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Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Partner on Pilot Pipeline Program
The Ascend Pilot Academy will be in partnership with Hillsboro Aero Academy in Oregon.
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United Aviate Academy Selects Frasca Simulators for Training Program
United Airlines’ flight school, United Aviate Academy, announced Tuesday that it will use Frasca simulators in its training program. Seven simulators have been ordered: Five single-engine Cirrus SR20 AATDs Two multiengine Piper Seminole AATDs Five of the simulators will be equipped with 220-degree wraparound visual displays. Bryan Quigley, senior vice president for United Airlines Flight […]
North American Flight Control Brings New Dispatch Training Program to Minneapolis
The program is designed to introduce real-world scenarios to prepare future dispatchers.
To Become a Better Pilot, Master the Top Gun Debrief
New technology helps, but pilots and instructors should take the postflight feedback process seriously.
United Aviate Academy Orders 25 Cirrus TRAC SR20s
The aircraft will be utilized for initial pilot training at United Aviate’s Westwind School of Aeronautics in Phoenix, Arizona.
Should You Get an Instrument Rating if You Don’t Want to Be a Professional Pilot?
I’m not planning on being a professional pilot. Why should I get an instrument rating? You may enjoy flying now—but with an instrument rating, you will enjoy it more. Getting an instrument rating is, indeed, a lot of work, but it is mixed with fun. Flying on instruments is like solving a challenging crossword puzzle. […]
Proposed Partnership Could Make Accident Investigation Real for Baylor Students
In conjunction with Waco Regional Airport and an NTSB investigator, students could soon have the opportunity to study real-life aviation accidents up close.
Spirit Airlines Announces Partnership with ATP Flight School
The nation’s largest flight school will be a direct pipeline for the Spirit Direct Program.
More Than Tuition Matters When Choosing Your Money-Smart Aviation College
There are plenty more things to consider when it comes to college and university costs.
How to Put Friends at Ease Before You Take Them Flying
Some neighbors have asked to go flying with me. How can I assure them that it will be safe? This is a very important question. Your best bet is to get to know your neighbor well, make your decision based on what you learn, and tailor your approach. Do you convey that you respect others? […]
