Posts by Jonathan Wilson
Groups Requesting That Congress Protect Veterans’ Flight Training
Today’s latest aviation news shows that Congress may pass a law that would curtail funding for flight training for veterans. Seven aviation associations, including AOPA (Aircraft Owners And Pilots Association), have sent a joint letter to Congress requesting for them to put a stop to legislation from cutting down funding for flight training for veterans.…
Read MoreUpset Prevention and Recovery Training Course in a New Aerobatic Biplane
CTI Professional Flight Training has just become the first US flight school to use the WACO Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 aircraft to perform upset prevention and recovery training. Using an aerobatic aircraft to learn stalls and spins makes the pilot more familiar with these maneuvers—and how to handle them—when the plane loses control unexpectedly. “In the past,…
Read MoreFlight Training Financing
As many who dream of becoming a pilot are aware, ways to finance your flight school dreams are few and far between. However, there’s good news on the way: just this morning, AOPA announced a new program being offered through its financing counterpart, AOPA Aviation Finance Co. This unique program offers flight training financing up to…
Read MoreDemand For Pilots on the Rise In Florida
There has been quite a surge in the need for pilots, especially in South Florida due to the ideal year-round weather. It’s anticipated that over 30,000 pilots will retire within the next 6 years, mainly due to the mandatory retirement age of 65 for pilots. The shortage of pilots is especially dire for regional airlines…
Read MoreCarpooling may soon be available for air travel
A Florida pilot has introduced an interesting twist to the thought of carpooling, as he is now taking it to the friendly skies. If you have any travel plans and want to maybe avoid some of the minor time intensive process, you will be able to log into the app and search for pilots that…
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