Legislative News
FSANA Continues to Build Links in Washington, D.C.
One of the goals of FSANA is to work with both the Administrative and Legislative branches in Washington, D.C.
The flight training industry is a unique and critical segment of the GA industry. It is the starting point for 90%-95% of the civil pilot community in America as well as many foreign countries.
Recently, FSANA was in D.C. meeting with various legislative staff on Capitol Hill who have direct engagement with the aviation industry. We were welcomed and asked to remain in contact with those who help mold the future of the aviation industry from a legislative perspective.
Our elected leaders in Washington D.C. have full plates and it is up to each of us to reach out from time to time and thank our elected leaders and keep them informed on matters which impact the flight training industry. In 2017, FSANA is planning to kick off an "Advocacy Day" event in D.C. All FSANA members and friends will be invited to participate. The flight training industry with the help of many will carry a voice with important talking points which will help educate and inform our elected officials and their staffs.
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TRAINING NEWS
Discussing Practical Test Scheduling Challenges
FSANA has been receiving calls over the past year from flight training providers and practical test candidates from across the United States expressing that they have experienced challenges getting FAA practical tests scheduled in a timely manner. In some locations, this has resulted in four to seven week waits for applicants seeking to complete a practical test.
These delays impact both the flight training providers and their customers. Applicants who are prepared and signed off by their instructors for a practical test can find themselves in a virtual holding pattern.
Last week, FSANA and a select group of representatives from other industry organizations and flight training providers met with senior FAA staff to discuss various topics related to the practical flight test segment of the GA industry. Included in the discussions was how the flight training industry and the FAA can work together to ensure that applicants for practical flight tests can be scheduled in a timely fashion with designated pilot examiners to get their testing needs met.
The delays that have been reported are more pronounced in areas where there are high densities of flight training operations, but the discussion that took place included topics that may help training providers, applicants, and FAA designated pilot examiners around the country to reduce delays and help keep the cost of practical flight tests in balance.
Moving toward a more customer centric model while maintaining high quality standards will be strong points of light. As this discussion progresses, we will provide more information to our members and the readers of this eNewsletter.
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FSANA NEWS
The summer of 2016 has been a banner year for AeroCamp!
FSANA had the largest number of schools since inception participating in AeroCamp programs. Flight schools continue to notify FSANA headquarters about AeroCampers who become student pilots and eventually private pilots and beyond.
Harrisburg Pilots flight school in Middletown, PA is very pleased with their annual AeroCamp and are always excited to see the local youth participate. AeroCamp is a great way to help young people begin to engage with the aviation and aerospace industry. AeroCamp which is one of FSANA's premiere member based programs offers a hands on approach which translates to a more impactful and memory building experience.
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 MARKETING NEWS
Direct Marketing News Offers Email Metrics Benchmark Study
Do you use email marketing for your training operation? Curious how your returns and metrics compare with other industries?
Direct Marketing News is offering a whitepaper that offers benchmarks you can review.
With the exclusive "2016 Email Marketing Metrics Benchmark Study," this key data - and much more - is at your fingertips. Discover how you measure up across 25 open, click-through, list churn and mobile metrics, plus get insights on:
- Industry-specific comparisons and geographic breakouts from across the world
- Device usage, holiday trends, transactional emails and engagement rates
- Benchmarks beyond "average," including median and top-performing quartiles
- Using this data and related best practices to improve your email program
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TRAINING NEWS
Three Engine Options for Popular Archer Trainer
Oshkosh, Wisc., July 26, 2016 - Piper Aircraft, Inc. is preparing to certify the Lycoming IO-360-B4M fuel-injected engine on its popular Archer trainer, the Archer TX, which has become the perfect gateway aircraft for fledgling pilots around the world. In addition, the company is also offering a diesel option providing customers with a third engine option for the currently piston-powered aircraft.
"Offering three engine options provides the customer with unprecedented choice," said Piper's President and CEO Simon Caldecott. "We are excited that the first customer to receive the fuel injected Archer TX will be the University of North Dakota."
The new fuel injection and diesel options maintain the 180 HP power for the four-seat, single-engine trainer. The diesel Archer has already been delivered to customers where the technology and excellent fuel economy provide the right solution for flight schools. The advanced Garmin G1000 Avionics Suite is standard in all Piper aircraft preparing new pilots for the cockpit of the future.
About the Archer TX
The Archer TX includes: two 10.4" high resolution XGA (PFD/MFD) displays, an Aspen standby System (EFD-1000), an Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS), a solid state Air Data Computer (ADC), solid state 3-axis Magnetometer, Dual IFR Enroute/Approach and WAAS Certified GPS systems. Also included is an Electronic Engine Indication System (EIS), Dual Nav/Comm (16 watt) radio, a GTX 33ES Transponder with Extended Squitter, Digital Audio Panel, Traffic Information Systems (TIS) and Terrain and Obstacle Mapping. The Archer TX, equipped with a 180 hp Lycoming engine, offers 128 ktas / 237 km/h cruise speed.
About the Archer DX
Powered by the Continental CD-155 diesel engine, the Archer DX cruises at a speed of 114 KTAS / 211 km/h (at 70% power) on only 5.8 gph / 22 kph of jet fuel. The CD-155 offers a TBR (time before replacement) of 2100 hours. The G1000 avionics come standard and provides a great mix of low workload and high technology. The special flight school interior, and the aircraft overall, is designed to stand up to the rigors of flight training. The Archer DX offers competitive operating economics with a proven airframe perfect for flight training organizations worldwide.
About Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single- and twin-engine aircraft. The single-engine M-Class series - the M600, M500, M350 and Matrix - offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Twin Class Seneca V and Seminole balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in twin-engine aircraft. The Trainer Class Warrior, Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. All Piper airplanes feature advanced Garmin avionics in the cockpit. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
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Piper Aircraft, Inc.
For further information, contact:
Jackie Carlon
Phone: (772) 299-2900
Fax: (772) 978-6585
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TRAINING NEWS
The FAA Announces A New Center of Excellence
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta announced that the agency has selected the University of Oklahoma and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University teams to lead the new Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Technical Training and Human Performance (COE TTHP). The COE will conduct research and development on technical training for air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, pilots and technicians.
"This world-class, public-private partnership will help us focus on the challenges and opportunities of this cutting-edge field of research," Administrator Huerta said. "We expect this team will help us educate and train aviation professionals well into the future."
The academic team members all have nationally-recognized collegiate aviation-related education programs and core members also own and operate their own aircraft and airports. A partnership of principal investigators from the different universities will perform the research projects. The universities will engage senior faculty as well as graduate-level and undergraduate students in their research activities.
The FAA expects the COE will be fully operational and engaged in a robust research agenda within the next few months.
The FAA will take advantage of advancements in teaching, such as part-task training, modeling, immersive human-in-the-loop simulation, and adaptive learning technologies that are standard in other technical workforces. The COE will examine human factors issues such as changes in learner expectations and academic best practices for training a new generation of learners. The center also will research innovative training methods for this new generation. This includes new technologies such as mobile learning as well as new ways of collecting and managing training data.
The FAA's Center of Excellence program is a long-term, cost-sharing partnership between academia, industry and government. Congress authorized Air Transportation Centers of Excellence under the Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering and Development Authorization Act of 1990. This legislation enables the FAA to work with center members and affiliates to conduct research in airspace and airport planning and design, environment and aviation safety, as well as to engage in other activities to assure a safe and efficient air transportation system.
The FAA has established 12 Centers of Excellence in critical topic areas focusing on: unmanned aircraft systems, alternative jet fuels and environment, general aviation safety, commercial space transportation, airliner cabin environment, aircraft noise and aviation emissions mitigation, advanced materials, general aviation research, airworthiness assurance, operations research, airport pavement and technology, and computational modeling of aircraft structures.
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Flight School Seeking Investment Capital
An
established
and successful Part 61 and 141 flight school is seeking $1M-3M investment capital for new enterprise start-up. Qualified parties please call 863-327-6880.
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Flight School for Sale in Ohio
Interested in expanding your flight school or taking on a new location? How about buying a flight school for the first time? A flight training operation in Ohio may be the opportunity for which you are looking.
The operation is a successful flight training business with two owned aircraft and multiple leaseback aircraft, a large client base, a FBO business and maintenance services.
The operation has simulators and operates both FAR Part 61 and 141 training curricula, is SEVP approved, has VA approval, and operates a PSI testing center.
Interested parties should Contact John Bonfiglio CPA at 440-461-6227.
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Be Recognized as a FSANA Supporting Partner
FSANA is a dynamic trade association that represents the interests of flight training providers. Our members are motivated and successful business operators that provide flight training in the United States and foreign countries. Your company, or a company you know, is encouraged to support FSANA in its achievements by becoming a "Partner."
FSANA's core platforms include:
- Helping flight training businesses operate successfully and profitably;
- Increasing the pilot population;
- Working with other aviation and aerospace industry associations and companies to promote quality flight training pipeline development;
- Providing programs and services that will assist FSANA members to better serve their customers and local communities;
- Promoting best practices in the flight training community;
- Reducing the general aviation incident and accident rates;
- Engaging both youth and adults to explore aviation and aerospace.
FSANA Partners receive year-round brand exposure in both print and electronic platforms in multiple channels and a host of other benefits.
To learn more, please contact
Debbie Sparks
, director of Business Development, at
[email protected]
or
561-767-6826.
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