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US Flight School CEO Says Industry is Working to get Accreditation from the U.S. Department of Education

AeroGuard Flight Training Center CEO Joel Davidson told the US News Channel KXAN that the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) is working to get accreditation for the flight school industry from the U.S. Department of Education, and he hopes that effort will lead to funding. Davidson is on the Flight School Association of North America’s (FSANA) board of directors, serving as the organization’s treasurer.

“The federal government does not consider independent flight training schools to be accredited educational institutions. So therefore, students who attend our flight school and other flight schools are not eligible for the financial aid programs or loan programs that you would get in normal university,” said Davidson.

Parts of the interview can be seen here.

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US Non-Profit Flight School Hosts Fundraising Activity for Pilot Program

United States based Aspen Flight Academy (AFA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit flight training organization giving students the opportunity to become certified pilots, recently concluded its annual fundraising activity at the Atlantic Aviation FBO at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in Colorad for its “Every Student Flies” program. AFA has secured thousands of dollars that will directly go into the flight training costs of each student.

According to AFA, Atlantic Aviation is one of the sponsors providing complimentary fuel and announced a $100,000 scholarship program for five students to obtain their private pilot certification. On the other hand, Mayo Aviation awarded a $20,000 university scholarship, distributed over four years, to a student in the program to pursue a career in professional aviation.

The “Every Student Flies” innovative program introduces every Aspen High School Student to the world of aviation careers, beginning with an introductory flight with a Certified Flight Instructor in a Diamond DA40 aircraft.

After each flight, students will be given a tour of the Aspen Airport’s FAA Control Tower and two onsite companies, West Star Aviation and Atlantic Aviation.

Each student will be provided with a “takeaway” package full of information about aviation careers, college programs, flight training opportunities, and student scholarships.

Photo Credit: Aspen Flight Academy

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Indian Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) / Drone Training Academies Grow to 31

Chennai, India-headquartered drone start-up, Garuda Aerospace has received the necessary approvals from the Indian DGCA to secure its Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) approval – becoming the 31st training organisation (RPTO) in India to get this approval.

“As drone tech experts, we at Garuda Aerospace aim to aid and empower the agri economy with state-of-the-art solutions for age-old issues. The approval from DGCA is empowering as it presents an opportunity to further showcase our strength as India’s leading drone expert. We have always believed that India’s agri economy has tremendous potential that is yet to be unlocked. With this approval, we are certain that we will be able to utilise our skillset and help the sector grow significantly,” said Agnishwar Jayaprakash, CEO and Founder, Garuda Aerospace.

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Indian Flight Schools Get Cheaper Costs for AvGas As Production of Indigenous Aviation Fuel Begins

Indian flight schools will be saving approximately 12-20 percent  from the highly expensive aviation gasoline as the country successfully launches the production of locally-manufactured indigenous gas. The entire country, until the production of the said indigenous gas by Gujarat refinery, has been reliant solely on importations.

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US Air Force Educate High School Aspiring Airmen in Flight Simulator Program

In conjunction with Altus Public Schools, instructor pilots from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma have been educating and training high school students in aviation using X-Plane 11 flight simulators at Altus High School. Every week throughout the school year, pilots have the opportunity to volunteer to mentor and educate students using the simulators as part of an aviation science, technology, engineering and math curriculum.“The simulators provide a real-world application of what they are learning in the classroom,” said Maj. Evan Lomeli, 97th Operations Group C-17 Globemaster III chief of standardization and evaluation. “Aviation requires elements from each discipline of STEM, and the simulators provide a fun and engaging platform for the students to apply those academic lessons”

The simulators allow roughly 20 students to practice flying more than 10 different types of airframes, allowing familiarization with basic aircraft operations.

“This program gives students the opportunity to see if they enjoy flying and provides a foundation if they do pursue a career in aviation,” Lomeli said.

Students also have the opportunity to learn about engineering practices and problem-solving, as well as the innovations and technological developments that have made today’s aviation possible. Even if students do not want to fly someday, this class introduces concepts that could lead to interest in a variety of STEM-related fields.

Stacey Davis, AHS science instructor, explained how the simulators provide a chance to inspire the next generation of pilots.

“The students have an opportunity to learn real life situations in a controlled way,” Davis said. “It inspires them and gives them confidence. For some students, it has been the spark to pursue a career as a pilot, and it all starts here in this class.”

Source: Altus Air Force Base Press Release

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UAE Pilot Training Academy is Now an IATA Authorised Training Centre

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates based T3 Aviation Academy is now an official IATA Authorised Training Centre.

As an IATA Authorised Training Centre, T3 Aviation Academy looks to start offering a high volume of in-demand training courses that are certified by IATA, targeting the Middle East, African, and European regions where the demand for such courses is on the rise.

The move to become an IATA ATC comes in line with the Academy’s vision to be an all-encompassing 360-degree aviation and academic training organisation provisioning to all sectors of the aviation industry.

The courses that will be offered with IATA’s certification include but are not limited to Airline Customer Service, Passenger Ground Services, Social Media Strategy for the Travel Industry, Ground Operations Management, and Airport Operations Fundamentals, in addition to other aviation-related courses.

T3 Aviation Academy’s CEO, Capt. Nadhem AlHamad: “We’re very pleased to continue extending our services to the wider aviation community in response to their needs and requirements. We’ve been researching ways to better support the demand for aviation training courses in the African and European regions and we’re very excited to partner with IATA to become an official Authorised Training Centre and deliver IATA-certified courses.”

“Training and ensuring a skilled workforce are key priorities for the industry, particularly post-pandemic. Congratulations to T3 Aviation Academy on becoming an IATA Authorized Training Center, allowing the academy to expand its training offerings and contribute to the training of the future generation of aviation professionals”, said Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice-President for Africa and Middle East.

About T3 Aviation Academy  

Founded in 2007, T3 Aviation Academy is an all-encompassing 360° aviation training and educational organisation that is home to the largest and most-recognised Airline Pilot Training programme in the world. With over 750 cadets and more than 400 graduates who went on to fly with MENA’s leading low-cost carrier, Air Arabia, T3 focuses on its continuous growth and development through provisioning sectors within the aviation industry and beyond. T3 Aviation specialises in airline training solutions, offering the latest cadet programme, Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL), Airbus A320 Type Rating, PPC Validation, Licence Renewals, ELP assessments, and Flight Dispatch training. The organisation holds approvals under several aviation authorities, providing pilots in its target regions with world-class training standards.   

Source: T3 Aviation Academy Press Release
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