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US Flight Training Provider Nationwide Aviation Expands 2025 Fleet with Tecnam P2006T

USA – Nationwide Aviation has officially welcomed a brand-new Tecnam P2006T aircraft to its training fleet, marking a major milestone for the Texas-based academy’s multi-engine instruction program. The transaction was facilitated with strong support from Derek Riddle of Tecnam, and Central Flying Service, LLC.

In April Nationwide Aviation has introduced a new accelerated Multi-Engine Training programme using its recently acquired Tecnam P2006T aircraft. The programme caters to pilots pursuing Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On, Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI), and ATP Multi-Engine ratings, offering a condensed training schedule with daily pilot certification outputs.

  • The 5-day course package includes:

    • 8 hours of aircraft rental with instruction

    • 4 hours of advanced ground instruction

    • 1.5 hours of aircraft rental for the checkride

    • DPE checkride fee

  • Total course cost starts from $5,962.50

  • The programme is structured for rapid progression and pilot certification, with pilots completing ratings daily since the aircraft’s induction

Source: Tecnam
Photo Credit: Central Flying Service

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Highlighting That US Foreign Student Visa Interview Scheduling Pause Will Only Be A Few Days

United States – The U.S. Department of State has issued a temporary pause on scheduling new interviews for foreign student visa applicants, citing upcoming changes related to social media screening procedures. The directive is expected to last only a few days.

  • A cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed U.S. embassies and consulates to halt adding any new appointment slots for F (academic students), M (vocational students), and J (exchange visitors) visa categories.

  • The pause is described as a short-term measure while the administration prepares to implement enhanced social media vetting protocols.

  • The guidance anticipates that further instructions will be issued in the coming days, suggesting that visa interview scheduling will resume shortly.

“Effective immediately, in preparation for an expansion of required social media screening and vetting, consular sections should not add any additional student or exchange visitor (F, M, and J) visa appointment capacity until further guidance is issued septel, which we anticipate in the coming days,” reads the cable. (“Septel” is short for “separate telegram.”)

As an example, the US Embassy spokesperson in India shared with media that “Visa Applicants May Continue to Submit Applications“.

Source: US Department of State

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US Flight Training Group Announces 2025 Appointment for Managing Flight Instructor

Orlando, USA – Samuel Steinhouse has taken on a new role as Managing Flight Instructor at ATP Flight School, the largest flight training group in the USA. In this leadership position, Steinhouse will contribute to shaping the next generation of pilots through his expertise, mentorship, and operational oversight.

ATP Flight School, the nation’s leading supplier of airline pilots, will expand its fleet with 61 factory-new aircraft in 2025. The deliveries include:

  • 54 Cessna 172 Skyhawks, equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics
  • 7 Piper Seminoles featuring Garmin G1000 flight decks

Source: Samuel Steinhouse
Photo Credit: ATP Flight School (shown as meta image)

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National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Welcomes New Column By Aviation Educator Brian Schiff

USA — The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) welcomes aviation educator, flight instructor, and airline pilot Brian Schiff to its roster of columnists for its portfolio of publications.

Titled CFI Care, the new educational column will debut on May 28, 2025, in its eMentor newsletter. The monthly column offers bite-sized nuggets of knowledge from aviation educator and NAFI board member Brian Schiff.

Schiff draws from 21,000 hours of flight time and multiple instructor ratings to share techniques, tips, and advice to help make instructors better at their craft. His contagious enthusiasm for teaching and sense of humor makes learning fun and impactful.

Schiff combines humor and storytelling to help explain misunderstood topics in a brief, easy to understand way. “Too many pilots have a fundamental misunderstanding of some basics,” Schiff said. “I want to impart my 40 years of figuring out how to teach them before I forget.”

“We are excited to feature Brian’s new column in NAFI’s eMentor newsletter,” said NAFI Director of Publications and Editor Beth Stanton. “He is equal parts earnest and snarky, which makes his voice both authentic and fun. He’s a great teacher and I can’t wait to learn from him.”

The column will be posted monthly both on the public area of the NAFI website and the member-only area of the platform.

About NAFI
The National Association of Flight Instructors serves flight instructors and training providers, prospective pilots, and the greater aviation industry by providing resources to all flight educators. With a 55-plus year commitment to raising and maintaining the professional standing of instructors in the aviation community, NAFI elevates its members, led by its Code of Ethics. NAFI is the largest association dedicated exclusively to flight instruction, with a membership of more than 8,000 training professionals, which it serves through a monthly magazine, weekly newsletters, and MentorLIVE streamed events, More Right Rudder podcasts, and an annual NAFI Summit.

Source: NAFI
Photo Credit: NAFI

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