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Massachusetts Helicopter School Opens In Marlboro

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Massachusetts Helicopter School Robinson R22

Robinson R22

North Andover Flight Academy, a helicopter training school in business since 2008, announced it will open a new branch in Marlboro Massachusetts. The school currently has two locations in Upstate New York and Lawrence.

The academy will be based at Marlboro Airport and will offer private pilot, commercial pilot, and instrument rating training, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. In order to earn either a private pilot or commercial pilot certificate, potential students must pass an FAA medical exam. However, students can begin flying anytime and pass the medical exam during training.

North Andover Flight Academy projects costs for training at $270 per hour, including fuel, the helicopter, and the instructor. Most students require between 50 and 60 hours of instruction to earn a private pilot certificate, event though the FAA only requires 40 hours flight time.

The academy operates Robinson R22 helicopters which are a proven and common trainer for the helicopter industry. In addition to offering helicopter training, the school also hopes to offer scenic tours of the local area out of the Marlboro airport location.

Source: MetroWest Daily News

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By Kyle Garrett, owner of AviationSchoolsOnline.com and instrument rated private pilot

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MSU, ATP to offer joint aviation degree

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
By Matthew Everett

Mountain State University students have a new degree option thanks to a recent academic services agreement with Airline Transport Professionals. The agreement, signed by CEO and President of MSU Charles H. Polk and ATP President Derrick Dennis, provides the foundation for the Bachelor of Science in Airline Transport Professional Pilot Operations. Under the agreement, students will complete flight training through ATP at one of their 22 locations across the U.S. and college curriculum through MSU.

MSU, based in Beckley, West Virginia, is a not-for-profit educational institution with several campuses around the nation as well as a number of online degree programs. MSU chose to partner with ATP based on their proven record of professional multi-engine flight training, flying over 6,000 hours and providing 300 FAA pilot certifications a year.

According to David Robbins, director of aviation at MSU, “Airlines hire the most qualified pilots, preferring that applicants have a bachelor’s degree and high quality flight experience.” The program, which is intended to provide airlines with qualified pilot applicants, will allow students to build required flight experience, certifications and work as flight instructors while completing their bachelor’s degree. Additionally, students will study leadership, business and management, communications, and aeronautics.

“What makes this degree so unique is how the college coursework complements students’ flight training and professional pilot careers. With recent legislation requiring more flight experience of airline pilot applicants, it’s important that career pilots build high-quality flight experience as quickly and economically as possible. Graduates of this program will be the first of a new generation of airline pilot applicants,” said Derrick Dennis, president of ATP.

For more information see:
http://www.aviationschoolsonline.com/school-info/ATP-/83/92/F/1.php

Source: MSU

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Matthew Everett is a private pilot, aviation writer, and frequent contributor to AviationSchoolsOnline.com. You can follow him on twitter @leaving_tf or find his blog at http://leavingterrafirma.com.

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Delta Connection Academy now Aerosim Flight Academy

Monday, August 30th, 2010
By Matthew Everett

In a recent announcement by Aerosim, Delta Connection Academy has been renamed Aerosim Flight Academy. Aerosim bought Delta Connection in January in an effort to expand the company’s service offerings.

Aerosim is a leading provider of simulation-based training products for customized training solutions that are in use world-wide by commercial air carriers and training providers. With the acquisition of Delta Connections Academy, they now offer training for aviators at any level. From the established career pilot seeking a new type-rating to the low-time primary student, Aerosim can provide training to meet the needs of pilots at any stage.

According to Dave Rapley, Aerosim CEO, “The industry is looking for a partner that can provide a full range of training solutions customized to their requirements. Bringing our technology together with the academy’s airline-based approach to professional pilot training just made sense in terms of providing a modern curriculum using advanced technology and offering an even broader range of customized training solutions. Now as we present under a unified name, we reaffirm our commitment to provide the industry with that singular partner.”

This is no doubt a welcome addition to aviators looking into career training as it provides an integrated platform of training options that are already in use by the very airlines at which they are seeking a career. Additionally, with four campuses in the U.S., Aerosim can train pilots with maximum efficiency.

For more information see: http://www.aviationschoolsonline.com/school-info/Aerosim-Flight-Academy/48/41/F/1.php

Source: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Delta-Connection-Academy-Becomes-Aerosim-Flight-Academy-1309719.htm

Matthew Everett is a private pilot, aviation writer, and frequent contributor to AviationSchoolsOnline.com. You can follow him on twitter @leaving_tf or find his blog at http://leavingterrafirma.com.

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Five Reasons to Choose an Accelerated Flight School

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
By Kyle Garrett
Boeing 737 - get to the cockpit faster in an accelerated flight school

Get to the cockpit faster in an accelerated flight school

Accelerated training is a technique used worldwide, most notably by military organizations, to quickly train people complicated tasks. Why is this type of training so successful? Because it works.

When applied to flight schools, accelerated training has many benefits for both the student and the school. Matthew Everett, one of our guest bloggers, offers his Five Reasons to Choose an Accelerated Flight School in his latest article. Here’s a snippet:

“One of the more challenging aspects of learning to fly is choosing how to do it. There are so many flight schools, accelerated programs, and individual instructors that it is often hard to decide what fits you, your schedule, and your learning style best. Not to mention the FAA doesn’t care how you get to the check-ride as long as you meet the requirements laid out in their test standards. This leads to hundreds of variations on the theme of learning to fly. So how do you decide? The best way is to consider the perks of various flight instruction methods. Accelerated flight schools offer five major perks…” read the full article Five Reasons to Choose an Accelerated Flight School.

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Phoenix East Aviation Announces New Grants for U.S. Military Veterans

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
By Kyle Garrett

Phoenix East Aviation flight training veterans grantsU.S. military veterans eligible to receive Post 911 G.I. Bill benefits now have two new options for career flight training through Phoenix East Aviation. The Daytona Beach flight academy announced it will begin awarding two different grants, the Patriot Institutional Grant Alpha, and Bravo which can reduce flight training costs up to $3,000 and $1,500 respectively.

According to a Phoenix East press release dated August 4th, 2010, “These special grants will further reduce the veteran’s career pilot training costs. The Phoenix East Aviation Patriot Grant Bravo provides a segment of the grant as each phase of pilot training is successfully completed, up to the total of $3,000 ($1,000 for Private Pilot License, $1,000 for Instrument Rating, and $1,000 for Commercial Multi-Engine Rating) for students enrolling in the Basic with Multi-Engine Professional Course; it is especially attractive for students who do not yet have a Private Pilot License, as the Montgomery GI Bill does not include Private Pilot Training. The Phoenix East Patriot Grant Alpha is designed to contribute approximately 5% toward training tuition for a Multi-Engine Commercial/Instrument Course for those veterans who already have a Private Pilot Certificate.”

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Flight Training Update – Delta Connection Academy Teams with Cirrus

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
By Kyle Garrett

According to a press release issued by Delta Connection Academy (DCA) on July 27, 2010, the Florida-based flight academy is now a Cirrus Training Center (CTC).

The press release goes on to say “This designation allows DCA to provide training to Cirrus owners that has not been available in other Cirrus Training Center locations. Utilizing the aircraft and an FAA certified Level 6 Flight Training Device DCA can provide training that is not available anywhere else in the world. In addition to traditional CTC programs pilots will now have the opportunity to take advantage of advanced training including parachute deployment, and Caribbean, mountain and Alaskan flying.”

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Three Reasons to Choose Accelerated Airline Pilot Training

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
By Kyle Garrett
Accelerated Airline Pilot Training

Accelerated Airline Training

The road to becoming an airline pilot is long, but you can get there faster with accelerated training. In our latest article, guest blogger Matthew Everett shows you why accelerated airline pilot training just may be what you need to get to that airline job you’ve been dreaming of.

Are you looking to start a flying career? If so, accelerated airline training may be the thing you’ve been looking for. Imagine learning to fly in months rather than years and starting that career you’ve always dreamed of. It’s not impossible, it just takes the right program. Accelerated training programs are just the ticket because they let you get multiple ratings quickly, train and fly like the airlines, and typically offer job placement services… read the full “Three Reasons to Choose Accelerated Airline Pilot Training” article.

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ATP Announces Two New Campuses, Graduates Private Pilots

Monday, May 10th, 2010
By Kyle Garrett – AviationSchoolsOnline.com

atp flight trainingAirline Transport Professionals (ATP) announced they have added two campuses to their nationwide network of flight training schools. The locations, in Chicago DuPage Airport (KDPA) and New York Long Island Airport (KISP) bring the school’s campus count up to 24. According to ATP, the new schools will offer flight training for private pilots, instrument training, and the company’s flagship Airline Career Pilot Program.

Jim Koziarski, ATP’s Vice President of Flight Operations, says the New York school has already graduated a class of private pilots and completed several ratings and awarded airline transport pilot licenses.

ATP operates a fleet of Piper Seminoles, Cessna 172s, and Diamond DA40s and includes simulator training in Frasca flight training devices. Click here for more information on ATP’s programs.

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Find The Pilot Training School That’s Right For You

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

pilot traineeHere at Aviation Schools Online, we’ve been launching careers and pilots in all fields of aviation since 1999. If you’re looking for an excellent school that will help you to obtain the flight training and certification needed to earn your license, you’ve come to the right place. Our directory of aviation schools is one of the most comprehensive on the internet, helping you find the one that’s the perfect fit for you. Here are some of the types of pilot training and certification programs offered by schools featured on our website:

  • Student Pilot: Allows you to fly solo on local training flights without passengers.
  • Recreational Pilot: Allows you to fly locally during the day with 1 passenger.
  • Sport Pilot: Allows you to fly anywhere during the day under 10,000 feet with up to 1 passenger in an FAA designated Light Sport Aircraft (LSA).
  • Private Pilot: You may act as the pilot in command with passengers worldwide, not for profit.
  • Commercial Pilot: You are eligible to get paid for flying activities such as scenic tours, crop dusting, glider towing, charters, and more.
  • Airline Transport Pilot: You are eligible to get paid for flying and most, if not all, airlines require an Airline Transport Pilot certificate for hiring eligibility.

Whether you’re interested in making aviation your career, or just love flying, take a look at our quality resources to help make your goals of becoming a pilot a reality. Take the time to browse through our directory and locate the aviation school nearest you that can give you the type of pilot training you’re looking for.

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