TRAINING NEWS
FAA Removes Requirement of Demonstration of Complex Aircraft on CFI Initial and Single-Engine Initial Commercial Pilot Practical Tests
This week the FAA published FAA Notice N8900.463 which specifically addresses a change in policy in the Commercial Pilot ACS and the CFI PTS documents to allow for completion of a practical test without requiring demonstration of a complex aircraft on certain tests.
This represents a significant change of interest to flight training providers. While the changes to the ACS and PTS documents in no way (at this time) eliminate the regulatory requirement for training toward a rating or certificate in a complex aircraft or the completion of an endorsement for such a certificate, it does eliminate the requirement to bring this type of an aircraft with for a practical test. The change allows greater flexibility for training providers to utilize different aircraft in the completion of "complex aircraft training" or endorsements during the training that will not be required to be used on a practical test.
It is important to note that, "There is no change to the complex airplane training and endorsement requirements of § 61.31(e) or to the commercial pilot aeronautical experience requirements of § 61.129(a)(3)(ii) or part 141 appendix D."
The changes are only applicable to the demonstration requirements that now previously required the demonstration of use of a complex aircraft on single-engine initial CFI and Commercial practical tests.
This restriction is specifically directed at the use of "single-engine" aircraft during a practical test. Of note, the FAA highlighted that, "the FAA finds that no longer requiring an applicant to provide a complex airplane for the initial commercial pilot with an airplane single-engine rating practical test or a flight instructor with an airplane single-engine rating practical test will not result in a decreased level of safety."
The two new ACS/PTS documents can be found at the following links:
Training providers, DPEs, and applicants are advised to review these changes before any future practical tests. The changes that were made became effective immediately upon publication.
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FSANA NEWS
 Learn to Fly Month Approaching Quickly, What Will You Be Doing to Promote Flying This May?
Learn to Fly Month, which starts May 1, 2018, is a continuation of the month-long initiative that FSANA began last year intended to facilitate flight training providers in attracting new potential entrants into the field of aviation. FSANA is again encouraging flight schools and organizations to collaborate and hold events and promotions focused on getting more people to learn to fly.
Last year, FSANA staff interviewed
Mario Andretti about his love of flight and his involvement as Learn to Fly Month Honorary Chairman.
Mario is an amazing race car driver. He's won Formula One, Indy Car, World Sports Car, and of course, NASCAR. He's been awarded Driver of the Year multiple times and even Driver of the Century. But that's not all, he also has a passion for aviation.
During that interview, which is still very pertinent to this year's efforts, Andretti stressed that, as he says, "I could not have lived or could not have done [what he has done] without either general aviation, which of course I was part of, I owned aircraft since 1968, but also, commercial aviation."
He continues to note that aviation, "was a tool that allowed me to complete my career, not only [to] facilitate movements from event to event, but also to have a family with me. Otherwise, I think that even would have been impossible with the type of schedule that I was keeping."
Andretti has owned and flown aircraft such as Piper Navajos, the Mitsubishi Mu-2, and a few bigger corporate-style aircraft such as the Gulfstream IIB and Hawker 600 and 700. While Andretti did not get a pilot's certificate, he did have the opportunity to fly some unique aircraft in his lifetime under the guidance of qualified instructors.
Mario believes that aviation offers a unique and rewarding career option and encourages "young people, whether male or female, to really look at the potential that there is out there for a career in flying."
FSANA looks forward to this year's Learn to Fly Month efforts around the country. In the mean time, feel free to hear what Mario had to say last year:
How Any Flight School Can Participate This May
All flight schools across the country are invited and encouraged to participate in Learn to Fly Month, not just FSANA members. If you haven't set anything in motion for this initiative yet, it isn't too late! FSANA is providing this set of six free tools intended to help flight schools and others interested in promoting Learn to Fly Month. Please take a moment to check them out and incorporate them into your own Learn to Fly Month events.
- "Ideas for Flight Schools" (PDF) ... A one-pager of how to create a fun and exciting event(s) at your business
- Customizable press release template for your flight school or organization (DOC)
- Color photograph of Mario Andretti (PDF) ... Credit: Courtesy of Flight School Association of North America
- Learn to Fly Month poster with Mario Andretti (PDF)
- Learn to Fly Month logo graphic for print (PDF)
- Learn to Fly Month logo graphic for web (simply "grab" the above graphic)
FSANA encourages all flight schools and others in the industry, including the supply chain and trade associations, to be involved. To find out how to participate, contact Debbie Sparks at 561-767-6826 or send an email to info@fsana.com.
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TRAINING NEWS
FSANA To Develop First Industry Flight Training Report
FSANA is pleased to announce that the trade association will be launching the first comprehensive flight training annual report in the history of the training industry. The report will focus on all aspects of the flight training envelope.
Data capture will include but not be limited to:
Finance
Fleet
Operations
Staffing
Current and future flight training providers along with the supply chain will be able to use the report as an industry benchmark. This will assist owners and operators to determine their position in the field and identify areas where improvement can be made to create a stronger business model. The first report will be available in the first quarter of 2019.
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TRAINING NEWS
Ninety-Nines to Host All Day Professional Career Expo and Hiring Fair July 6, 2018 in Philadelphia
On Friday, July 6th, The Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots, will host a full day career expo and hiring fair in conjunction with its annual meeting, this year in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Never before offered as part of its annual conference, the 'Pathways to Success Career Expo' will feature numerous airline representatives who will be on hand to interview our interested attendees and even proffer conditional job offers to qualified pilots.
Dr. Karen Lawson will put the day in motion with a Branding Breakfast, sharing tips and techniques for increasing personal and professional effectiveness in an interactive session. An Aviation Career panel consisting of representatives from American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, the US Navy and the NBAA will offer valuable counsel on desired qualifications in their pilot hires. Additionally, a session presenting best practices regarding resume preparation, employment application completion and interview techniques will be offered.
Attendees will find the leadership team from the organization's highly recognized Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative, a structured mentorship program, available to answer questions and advise pilots on how to be leaders in their career. Flight schools and colleges with flight programs will also be present to answer questions.
Conference registrants can attend at no charge. A one-day fee will apply to others. Starting at 8:00 AM at the Doubletree Tree in downtown Philadelphia, advance registration is required. More information is available at https://www.ninety-nines.org/career-expo.htm along with a link to the registration site.
More Information about the Ninety-Nines
The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots, founded in 1929 and about to celebrate 90 years of support for women pilots around the globe, is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Ninety-Nines is dedicated to promoting aviation through education, scholarship and mutual support. Amelia Earhart served as the organization's first elected president. www.ninety-nines.org.
For more information contact:
Juliet Lindrooth
215-327-2345
Juliet@mid-atlantic99s.org
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FSANA NEWS
 Flight Academy Advisors (FAA) Becomes FSANA "Partner"
The flight training industry is a challenging and rewarding business. Like all industries, the training segment has many elements that need to all work together in order for a flight school to enjoy quality and consistent educational delivery and remain profitable.
Flight Academy Advisors (FAA) is the nation's leading aviation consultancy when it comes to flight training. FAA President Debbie Sparks enjoys helping flight training providers of all sizes from start-up to mature models with large aircraft fleets. Debbie has been an owner of a flight school and knows first hand the many steps and challenges that confront flight training providers for both domestic and foreign business models.
Becoming a FSANA "Partner" is another step toward helping both current and future school owners to maximize their ROI on their investment while building a high level safety culture said Debbie Sparks. FSANA members will receive a discount on FAA services.
Bob Rockmaker, FSANA President noted that Debbie and Flight Academy Advisors will help many FSANA members and future members as the firm helps guide them with their business models. FSANA welcomes FAA as an annual "Partner"
Contact Debbie at 561-767-6826 or debbie@flightacademyadvisors.com Learn more at www.flightacademyadvisors.com.
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TRAINING NEWS
FSANA Working for Flight Training Providers and Providing Tangible Benefits
FSANA continues to work on behalf of flight training providers throughout the industry and works very hard to provide real benefits that are of use to the business that provide training. Designed specifically to help members navigate waters that are sometimes choppy, much of the work that is done by the association is done behind the scenes.
Sometimes, the benefits that are provided by the association are not fully utilized by all members. Take the time to be aware of all the benefits the association provides. It is what we are here for and we really want you to get the most out of a membership.
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TRAINING NEWS
ALSIM Announces New "Airliner" Simulator
Friday, April 20th, 2018 - Orlando, FL, USA - ALSIM, the 24-year-old global flight simulator manufacturer, announced their newest and largest flight training device to date, 'The Airliner,' at the World Airline Training Summit (WATS) in Orlando, Florida. Developed for advanced airline pilot training programs at high-end flight schools and training centers, the Airliner is a multipurpose hybrid simulator with two configurations representative of Airbus and Boeing transport category airplanes, the airline industry's most dominant fleets.
"With the increasing industry pressure to produce airline pilots due to the growing global pilot shortage, airline pilots entering the market will likely be in the Airbus A320 and/or Boeing 737. ALSIM hybrid technology meets that need, giving pilots representative experience in these two major fleet types and operational philosophies early in their careers. Moreover, the ALSIM Airline model improves pilot preparation for transport category type ratings and airline selection alike," according to ALSIM.
The ALSIM Airline simulator was engineered in response to regulatory requirements, expert analysis, and 1000s of hours of customer feedback from ALX Medium Jet simulator operators. It provides medium and large Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) the ability to provide valuable experience in Airbus and Boeing operations, as well as provide other training to include the Advanced Pilot Standard Multi Crew Coordination (APS MCC), Jet Orientation Courses, Airline Selection (preparation and skill tests) and modernized Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT).
The ALSIM Airliner's advanced UPRT capabilities are being developed in partnership with Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), the global leader in integrated on-aircraft and advanced simulator UPRT. The ALSIM Airline's all-new industry-leading UPRT Instructor Operating Station (IOS) provides an intuitive interface and will meet and exceed technical guidance issued by the ICAO Doc 10011: Manual on Aeroplane UPRT and the FAA's National Simulator Program. This all-new development will give instructors a powerful and informative technology tool to deliver highly effective UPRT instruction that maximizes the transfer of UPRT knowledge and skill from flight simulator to real-world operations, while at the same time eliminating the risk of negative training.
Timed to give the business jet and airline industry the robust tools it needs to economically address forthcoming UPRT mandates to ICAO member states in simulation, the APS-ALSIM UPRT IOS advancement will help pilots around the globe bring everyone home safely.
About ALSIM
ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified AATD, FNPT II & FNPT II MCC flight simulators since 1994. Today the company has more than 300 flight devices operated and 220 clients worldwide. Visit www.alsim.com for more information.
About Aviation Performance Solutions
Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS), headquartered at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona, trains thousands of professional pilots and instructors in comprehensive Upset Prevention and Recovery Training skill development. APS provides integrated LOC-I solutions via industry-leading computer-based, on-aircraft (jet and piston), and full-flight simulator Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT). With additional training locations in Texas (USA), The Netherlands (Europe), and military division in Alabama (USA), APS provides global access to the highest quality Upset Prevention and Recovery Training available. APS is the 'go to' UPRT provider to airlines around the world including two major legacy air carriers in the United States.
Visit www.apstraining.com for more information.
Alsim Media Contact
Elise Peterson
US Marketing and Communications Manager
e.peterson@alsim.com
+1 (512) 962 7665
www.alsim.com
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TRAINING NEWS
Call for 2019 (10th Anniversary) Flight School Operators Conference Presenters and Topics
The 2018 International Flight School Operators Conference may have just been last month but we have already begun planning for next year.
The 2019 conference will change format a little, moving to a series of multiple, concurrent presentation tracks over a two-day span. This will increase educational programming and provide for added content focus.
The conference will be in Orlando during February of 2019. If there are topics you would like to see covered that relate to flight training, please let us know.
Additionally, if there is a subject area that you might want to present to attendees, get in touch with us and we will see if your content is a good fit for the conference. The content topics can include anything that impacts the flight training industry. This includes the supply chain that helps keep the industry moving forward. Please contact FSANA at 610-791-4359 or email info@fsana.com. Include "FSANA 2019 Conference"
in the subject line.
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Director of Flight Operations Sought at Kansas State Polytechnic
A full-time position that reports directly to the CE and Dean of the Campus, this position is responsible for the succesful operation of the flight school. A salary range between $80,947 - $145,704 highlights competitive salary ranges that will be adjusted based on applicant qualifications and experience. Click here for a pdf of the job posting or by visiting
Check Airmen Wanted - $45,000 at AeroGuard Flight Training Center in Phoenix, AZ)
Main reponsibility includes conducting FAR 141 recurrent training, check out flights on new hire CFIs, spot checks on line CFIs, perform remedial training, and observation flights. Must have CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates with 6 months experience as a CFI and be able to pass a Part 141 stage check pilot proficiency check for both single and multi-engine airplanes.
AeroGuard offers a variety of benefits: Paid PTO, medical, dental, vision and 401K with company match.
Flight Instructor Sought
Wanted CFI for 141 flight school, added ratings a plus, but not required.
When not instructing, right seat on Navajo available for qualified applicant.
Respond to Moyer Aviation, Inc. Pocono Mountains, Pa. 800-321-5890
vern@moyeraviation.com.
Charter Captain Wanted
Wanted Captain for 135 charter operation in Northeast. Flying Navajos & Seneca Minimum 1500 TT, 200 MEL.
Respond to
Moyer Aviation, Inc. Pocono Mountains, Pa. 800-321-5890
vern@moyeraviation.com.
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