Hawkins Flight Academy Recognized for Flight Training Excellence by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Hawkins Flight Academy Earns National Recognition for Safety-Focused, Student-Centered Flight Training ...
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FAA Rule Changes Spark Flight Training Concerns

Proposed DPE regulation updates, impacting check rides and instructor certification, face January 23 comment deadline.
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The Importance of Finding the Right Flight Instructor

One of the best parts about being a teacher is knowing that you have made a difference in someone else’s life. You probably remember your favorite teachers—they inspired, they challenged, they molded ...
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How I Became a Flight Instructor

The 1500-hour rule for ATP certificates, implemented after the Colgan Air 3407 crash, drastically increased the demand for flight instructors (CFIs). Becoming a CFI is now a common stepping stone for ...

Leopard Aviation CFI Andrew Hamouda Wins 2026 AOPA Best Flight Instructor Award for Western Region

Winning this award four years in a row demonstrates the culture of quality, personalized instruction, and mentorship ...

New flight training center takes off at Albany International Airport

It's called Vasi Aviation and offers various year-round flight training experiences.
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Fatal flight-academy DA42 crash probe urges more spin training for instructors

Norwegian investigators are recommending greater emphasis on spin prevention and recovery for flight instructors, after a fatal accident involving a Diamond Aircraft DA42 NG during a pilot-training ...

National Flight Training Alliance Appoints Paul J. Preidecker as Senior Vice President of Communications

Paul J. Preidecker joins NFTA as SVP of Communications, bringing 35+ years in aviation training and a reputation for ...