Heroes in flight: Jerrie Mock

Jerrie Mock

Jerrie Mock This week marked the anniversary of a key date in aviation history: 53 years since aviator Jerrie Mock became the first female to fly solo around the world. Here’s her story. Early life Geraldine “Jerrie” Fredritz Mock was born in Newark, Ohio, on November 22, 1925. She became interested in aviation aged just…

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Want to learn to fly in Fort Lauderdale? Come fly with us!

learn to fly in Fort Lauderdale

Are you ready to learn to fly in Fort Lauderdale? If you’re trying to find a place to learn to fly in Fort Lauderdale, there’s no place better than CTI Professional Flight Training. Here’s why! We’re based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Learning to fly at the country’s fifth busiest general aviation airport – Executive…

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Complete your private pilot training with us!

Private pilot training

Considering private pilot training? There’s never been a better time… If you’re thinking about undertaking private pilot training this Spring, there’s no better place to do it than at CTI Professional Flight Training. What’s more, with training taking as little as 4-6 weeks, you could be qualified by Summer! Wanting to fly to your next vacation…

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Electric airplanes: a new ‘golden era’ of air travel?

Electric airplanes

Electric airplanes could be flying in the 2020s Technological advancements never seem to stop when it comes to aviation, and this week brought the news of the next potential development – electric airplanes. Predicted to cut costs for airlines and passengers, as well as journey times and (of course) environmental damage, electric airplanes could be…

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The world’s best single-engine aircraft

Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse photo

The best single-engine aircraft – great for new flyers! When it comes to learning to fly, you want to know the best single-engine aircraft out there – so we’ve compiled a list for you. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to buy your first plane, here are our top choices to help you take…

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