Talking Aviation
Visit here often to read what pilots, instructors, people in the flight school industry and people interested in the current state of flight training have to say about aviation. Also Academy of Aviation news and announcements will keep you updated on special events at all of our locations.
What is a Good Flight School?
The constant argument in the flight-training world.
We break down this hotly debated issue for you.
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New for 2021
Aerobatic & Upset Recovery Training
Presented by Chief Pilot David Windmiller.
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New for 2021
Tailwheel/Taildragger, Bush Pilot Training
Have some fun in Academy of Aviation's American Champion
8KCAB Super Decathlon.
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International Student News
Transfer to an F-1 or M-1 School.
Stay in the USA and continue your online classes, plus
Pilot Training.
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AOA Webinar
Using your VA GI Bill for Flight Training
View the webinar and important associated links.
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Dec. 17, 1903: Wright Flyer
The Wright Brothers' Historic First Flight
The Wright Flyer became the first powered, heavier-than-air
machine to achieve controlled, sustained flight with a pilot aboard.
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Star Trek Toy Plane
A Strange Airplane Collectible
Discussing a little bit too in-depth the branded airplane
toy that had nothing to do with the TV show.
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The Formulas of Flight
Education in the Air
Having some fun with Glide Ratio and other mechanics of
flight.
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Investing In Our Students and Graduates
The AOA Difference
How Academy of Aviation is devoted to our Flight Students
and graduates.
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Cessna vs X-Wing
Perhaps George Lucas was a small plane buff, and perhaps...
I know, it's a stretch.
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The Mysterious Cessna 620
Twice the fun as the Cessna 310, but you'll never fly it!
From the "where is it now" annals of aeronautical
history.
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The Man Who Ate a Cessna
The incredible story of Michel Lotito.
He consumed an entire Cessna 150, in addition to many other
odd snacks.
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"Ze Plane!"
The Fantasy of the Fantasy Island Seaplane
Mr. Roarke and Tattoo bring you the Grumman G-44
Widgeon.
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Space Sim
Flight Training in Outer Space!
Dock your own SpaceX Dragon 2 to the International Space
Station.
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Port Washington and Pan American
The Beginnings of Transatlantic Flight
How a small seaport in Long Island contributed to aviation
history.
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The Gossamer Condor
A flying bicycle?
The 10-year-old daydreamer in me loved this, and so will
you.
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Who's "Learning To Fly in the Carolina Sky?"
Positive people and passionate pilots.
We're proud to become your destination east-coast flight
school.
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Domestic Travel Upswing
A definite improvement in the confidence in our industry.
June gains heading toward a summer upswing for the flight
industry.
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Fast Data
The current upward trends in aviation.
Flight tracking as as countries begin to recover and
restart after COVID-19.
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June 3, 1930
This Day in Aviation History
Miss Amy Johnson, Commander of the Most Excellent Order of
the British Empire.
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NYC Aerial Tour Video
Watch the video recap now!
Take a real ride around Manhattan with Academy of
Aviation.
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Reopening Resources
Getting you back into the sky.
Excellent resources for student pilots who need some
inspiration.
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May 25: AOA RTS (Return To Service)
Academy of Aviation will be accepting new enrollments starting May 25.
We will be following a strict protocol to ensure the health
and safety of students, instructors and staff.
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AOA Student Spotlight
Dr. Daniel Herron: 'New York Magazine: Diary of a Hospital' exclusive.
An AOA flight student takes you through a riveting account
of his experience on the front line inside the COVID-19 unit at a Brooklyn, NY
hospital.
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Blue Angels and Thunderbirds NYC Flyover
Views from an Academy of Aviation rep, and around the web.
Paying tribute to First Responders.
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Real Talk
Looking Ahead at Flight Training After the Covid-19 Outbreak.
What happens to the future of our future pilots?
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AOA's New Cessna in Action
The Gaston Gazette highlights our 2020 Top Hawk winner.
Though we are still on lockdown in our New York locations,
our Gastonia, NC location is flying.
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APRIL 1, 2020
Where we stand right now.
Writing an account of our experience during the ongoing
COVID-19 pandemic seems daunting because it is still very much a real danger, but
here is our story as it still unfolds.
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MARCH 17, 2020
Modified Academy Plan of Action
After a full review of daily operations at the Academy,
several areas have been identified that will significantly reduce personal
interactions while still providing our students with the training they need.
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AOA STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Career Student Rakesh Takes the Pilot's Seat.
Rakesh, a commercial pilot and an aspiring CFI at Academy
of Aviation discusses his journey OF FLIGHT.
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2020 TOP HAWK WINNER
Textron Aviation names AOA as a winner of the 2020 Top Hawk Program.
Cessna partners the world’s leading training aircraft with
top pilot training programs around the country.
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F-1 VISA
Academy of Aviation is approved to issue the F-1 Visa to international students.
F-1 Visa Commercial Pilot plus Flight Instructor Program
with work opportunity as a US Certified Flight Instructor.
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OPEN HOUSE!
FREE and open to all at our FRG campus!
This event at our Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY campus
has been postponed. Read blog for further infotmation.
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A NEW TUNNEL IDEA
Lengthening the Runway at Gastonia Municipal Airport.
Doing some internet-based research, I found an article from
the Gaston Gazette about the runway at our school's FBO in North Carolina.
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Celebrating many of our student milestones of 2019.
We are fortunate that many of our students like to be
recognized on social media, so we'd like to acknowledge some of them here.
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FUTURE PILOTS
High school students enjoy classroom learning and flight training sessions.
Academy of Aviation in Farmingdale welcomed students and
future pilots from August Martin High School in New York City on Oct. 24, 2019.
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WE RUN THIS AIRPORT, AND THAT'S COOL!
Academy of Aviation as the FBO of Gastonia Municipal Airport.
AOA is growing our roots in North Carolina's aviation
community and the neighborhood community itself.
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THE VOCATIONAL TRAJECTORY
The Big Picture on Tuition Expenses and your Career Earning Potential.
There is no "one single path" that has any significant
monetary and quality-of-life benefits over another.
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AUTUMN IN THE NORTHEAST
Training doesn't stop with the summer.
Flying in the Northeastern United States in the fall months
is perhaps the best time to enjoy the splendor of this side of the country.
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WINTER FLYING IN NEW YORK
A blog response to a social media comment.
We usually don't like to give attention to Facebook/social
media spamming/trolling/baiting comments, but one that we received this week hit
home (literally!)
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THE PILOT SHORTAGE IS HERE
How the pilot shortage is real and being felt around the globe.
We'd like to talk about the current pilot shortage and why
it is a great time to consider becoming a professional pilot.
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ALTERNATIVE CAREERS FOR PILOTS
Maybe airline life isn't for you? Discover alternate career pilot paths.
If the airline lifestyle really isn’t for you but flying as
a career is, we'd like to introduce you to other Career Pilot paths.
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FLIGHT SCHOOL AS SOCIAL MOTIVATOR
Expanding the social and community role of the traditional flight school.
Our Charlotte/Gastonia location is an example of a flight
school expanding the scope of just being a school and entering the role of
neighborhood patron.
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FROM ARCHITECT TO AVIATOR
Follow along as I document my journey to Airline Transport Pilot.
Follow along as Daniel takes us on his personal journey
with the help of Academy of Aviation.
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TL AIRCRAFT AGREEMENT
AOA and TL Aircraft agreement to test the new TL Sirius.
Both companies are seeking solutions for the new aircraft
inventory shortages facing large vocational flight schools and trying to address the
cost of flight training for future career pilots.
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FLIGHT SCHOOL VS. COLLEGE
Debunking the misconception that you need a four-year degree to fly for the majors.
You will be wasting time and money going to a private or
community college that offers a flight program along with a four-year Bachelor’s
Degree instead of choosing a Part 141 accredited flight school.
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HOW TO BECOME A PILOT
We've compiled a step-by-step guide on exactly how to become an airline pilot.
If you are considering becoming a pilot for fun or for a
career, it is important to understand the educational process and choose the
learning path that is right for you.
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FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO FLIGHT SCHOOL
For airplane enthusiasts, going from high school to flight school has never been easier.
Why don't you follow your dreams and set your goals to
learn to become a real airline pilot?
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WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO BECOME A PILOT?
People fly planes for many different reasons. Get inspired here.
There are countless reasons why you should pursue a career
as a pilot, and the reasons can be as simple as a childhood dream and as complex as
a lifelong goal.
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CELEBRATING WOMEN IN AVIATION
We celebrate the accomplishments made by female aviators.
In the century after Blanche Scott accidentally became the
first female to pilot and solo in an airplane, we have seen many accomplishments
made by women in every corner of the world.
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2019 BILL WEAVER SCHOLORSHIP
The recipients of the 2019 WAA Bill Weaver Aviation Scholarships were announced.
The WAA Safety Day event on June 4th and 5th was held at
the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, NY.
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THE EXCITEMENT OF SPIN TRAINING
Stalling, spinning and recovery - and teaching, learning and using those skills.
Spin training skills, or "stall awareness, spin entry,
spins, and spin recovery procedures," are arguably some of the most important
natural abilities a pilot can learn.
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PLAY OUR FREE ONLINE ARCADE GAME!
Enjoy our first online game geared towards mobile users. Desktop users can play too!
Grab the stars and avoid the dangers! Enjoy our first
online game geared towards mobile users, and in the process, decide to change your
life and become a real airline pilot!
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