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NZL’s Nelson Aviation College Reinforces 1:5 Instructor Ratio as Cornerstone of Flight-Training Quality

New Zealand – Nelson Aviation College (NAC), a long-established CAANZ-approved flight training organisation, has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a 1:5 student-to-instructor ratio during all flight-training phases—an approach designed to safeguard training quality, learning efficiency, and operational safety.

1978 established New Zealand flight training organisation Nelson Aviation College, offers a wide range of courses including Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, Basic Gas Turbine, and Instrument Rating, and back in October 2023 Nelson Aviation College shared that it had partnered with flight simulator manufacturer True Course Simulations (TCS) and took delivery of the flight school’s first TCS Immersive Training Device (ITD).

Source: Nelson Aviation College
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Epic Flight Academy Graduates First A&P Class from CVG Campus After 19-Month Program

Kentucky, USA – Epic Flight Academy has graduated its first cohort of Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Aircraft Mechanics from its Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) campus. Seventeen students completed the FAA Part 147 programme on 4 December 2025, marking a major milestone for Epic’s expanding maintenance-training division.

  • The graduating class began training in April 2024, one year after Epic broke ground on the CVG facility. The 19-month training curriculum consisted primarily of hands-on instruction, with students conducting maintenance, inspection, and repair work on actual aircraft in accordance with FAA standards.

  • Epic currently employs 12 full-time instructors at the CVG site and trains approximately 100 students, reflecting strong regional demand for certificated mechanics.

  • Many graduates already have jobs secured, reinforcing the high placement potential of FAA Part 147 programmes amid nationwide shortages of A&P-qualified technicians.

  • The next CVG class is scheduled to begin on 16 February 2026, with applicants able to pre-qualify online.

  • In addition to its CVG programme, Epic operates an Aircraft Mechanic School at its New Smyrna Beach, Florida campus and ten FAA Part 141 pilot training schools across the United States, positioning the organisation as a multi-discipline aviation-training provider.

Statements

  • Josh Rawlins, COO & Aircraft Mechanic Program Director, Epic Flight Academy “We broke ground here in April 2023. This class of students began one year later in April 2024. To see them graduate now, fully qualified as A&Ps, is a real thrill.”

  • Jon Luck, CVG Campus Director“These students trained for 19 months. Most of the training is hands-on and working on actual aircraft. They learned how to inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft to FAA standards.”

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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Leading Provider of Fire Trainers Flame Aviation Installs V9000 Commander Fire Trainer for SkyWest Airlines in Denver

Netherlands – headquartered Flame Aviation has announced the installation of a new V9000 Commander next-generation fire trainer for SkyWest Airlines in Denver. The V9000 Commander is a state-of-the-art fire trainer designed for aviation firefighting and safety training.

Flame Aviation is recognized as the industry standard in fire trainers, making it the preferred choice for airlines and training centers worldwide. The sophisticed, high-quality and reliable fire trainers are trusted globally to deliver effective and realistic fire training.

Source: Flame Aviation
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