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Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Releases 3rd ‘Excellence in Pilot-Training Planning’ Video

Aeroplanned, the pioneering resource planning platform for flight training, has launched a new video series to showcase its offering to the different pilot training industry stakeholders.

“Aeroplanned is relatively new and unique in the industry, which can make it challenging to explain its full scope. Our key focus is to seamlessly connect the pilot training pipeline, ensuring smooth student progress and optimal outcomes for all involved. But what does that actually look like?

We thought it would be good to showcase some of our favourite features and how they tackle significant issues within the flight training industry.

Check out the first video in the series – Identifying delayed students (with an intro to our new ‘Cohorts’ feature!

Check out the second video in the series – Resolving delays and finishing students on time

Aeroplanned in the 3rd series highlighted the customizable ‘Tags’ and ‘Flags’ – to highlight student needs and set essential deadlines.

You can watch the video here.

Source: Aeroplanned
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Netherlands-based Flight School E-Flight Academy Sets Record with 175 Solar-Powered Flights in June 2024

E-Flight Academy, Netherlands’ first and only full-electric flight school located at Teuge Airport near Apeldoorn, has achieved a remarkable milestone in sustainable aviation. Established in 2021, the academy has been committed to training pilots using fully electric aircraft. This June 2024, E-Flight Academy set a new record, completing 175 flights powered entirely by solar energy.

E-Flight Academy has the world’s largest electric fleet, with four Pipistrel Velis Electro aircraft, each capable of flying for about 50 minutes. The academy’s innovative approach is boosted by over 500 solar panels and extensive battery storage, enabling the aircraft to fly on self-generated electricity.

Record-Breaking June for Solar-Powered Flights

June was a landmark month for E-Flight Academy, with 175 solar-powered flights. The academy logged 120 flight hours, consuming 2640 kWh of solar energy for flying. On top of that, the solar panels generated 6000 kWh, which was fed back to the grid. This surplus production demonstrates the feasibility and potential of solar-powered aviation.

“We are thrilled to announce that June was our most successful month yet, with 175 flights powered entirely by solar energy. This achievement demonstrates the incredible potential of sustainable aviation, and we are excited about the future possibilities,” Matthijs Collard, co-founder of E-Flight Academy

Electric flying today:

  • The Pipistrel Velis Electro has been the only certified electric aircraft in the world since 2020.
  • This two-seater aircraft can fly for an hour, including a 10-minute reserve.
  • The charging time with a regular charger is about the same as the flight time.
  • With a fast charger, charging takes about 25 minutes.
  • The aircraft has an empty weight of 425 kg and a maximum takeoff weight of 600 kg.
  • The two passengers can have a combined weight of up to 175 kg. If the instructor weighs 75 kg, the student pilot can weigh up to 100 kg.
  • A typical flight lesson lasts about 45 minutes, which is perfect for electric flying.
  • When flying to another airport, a 30-minute reserve must be maintained, reducing the flight time to 30 minutes.
  • Pilots trained electrically receive a license that allows them to fly conventional aircraft and eventually become commercial pilots.

Source: E-Flight Academy
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Spanish Flight School Barcelona Flight School Welcomes New Cadets in July 2024

Barcelona Flight School (BFS), one of the largest flight training organisations when measured by fleet size in Spain and with an over 70 history, welcomed 7 new cadets in July 2024. This follow’s BFS hosting an event in May where it welcomed representatives from multiple european airlines including the likes of Vueling, Iberia, and Level.

The flight school offers an Integrated ATPL(A) Programme which is a direct track to an airline pilot career. The course duration, including ground school and flight training, is about 18 months. The Integrated ATPL(A) Programme is an Airline Transport Pilot course completed with an MCC in an Boeing B737 – 800NG simulator. It is addressed towards those who are really serious about getting an airline job. Within the programme, the student will complete the APS – MCC (Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Coordination) training required to act as an FO (First Officer) in multi-pilot transport category aircraft, essential in order to be employed by an Airline.

Did you know that the Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell and its ATO (Authorized Training Organisation), Barcelona Flight School had incorporated into its fleet the first aircraft with electric propulsion, following the project of this entity to renew its training aircraft for electric planes. This is the Velis Electro model, the world’s first electric aircraft certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), from the Slovenian manufacturer Pipistrel, a two-seater, 100% electric aircraft, mainly intended for initial pilot training. Its arrival on the market represents a real revolution for aeroclubs and flying schools in the context of their environmental transition in Spain.

Source: Barcelona Flight School

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Greek Flight School Global Aviation SA Welcomes Over 16 Cadets in June 2024 Intake

Global Aviation SA, one of the largest flight training organisations in Greece based in Athens welcome its June 2024 class of around 17 cadets.

Global Aviation SA has seen significant growth with it achieving the following milestones in 2023:

  • Selected by Greek airline Aegean Airlines for the latter’s 2023-2025 Cadet Pilot Training Programme and started training the first cadets in April 2023.
  • 145 new student enrolments
  • 101 new graduations
  • Completed construction on its much-anticipated private airport near Athens and HCAA approval is expected in the next few months.

Having its administrative and ground school base in Athens, Greece, and its flying base in the Civil Aviation Airport of Pachi, Megara (LGMG), Global Aviation SA has been training pilots for private and commercial courses, since 1997.

Source: Global Aviation
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