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The Wright Flyer became the first powered, heavier-than-air
machine to achieve controlled, sustained flight with a pilot aboard.
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Discussing a little bit too in-depth the branded airplane
toy that had nothing to do with the TV show.
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Having some fun with Glide Ratio and other mechanics of
flight.
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How Academy of Aviation is devoted to our Flight Students
and graduates.
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I know, it's a stretch.
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From the "where is it now" annals of aeronautical
history.
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He consumed an entire Cessna 150, in addition to many other
odd snacks.
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Mr. Roarke and Tattoo bring you the Grumman G-44
Widgeon.
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Dock your own SpaceX Dragon 2 to the International Space
Station.
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How a small seaport in Long Island contributed to aviation
history.
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The 10-year-old daydreamer in me loved this, and so will
you.
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We're proud to become your destination east-coast flight
school.
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June gains heading toward a summer upswing for the flight
industry.
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Flight tracking as as countries begin to recover and
restart after COVID-19.
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Miss Amy Johnson, Commander of the Most Excellent Order of
the British Empire.
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Take a real ride around Manhattan with Academy of
Aviation.
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Excellent resources for student pilots who need some
inspiration.
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We will be following a strict protocol to ensure the health
and safety of students, instructors and staff.
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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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Paying tribute to First Responders.
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What happens to the future of our future pilots?
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Though we are still on lockdown in our New York locations,
our Gastonia, NC location is flying.
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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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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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Rakesh, a commercial pilot and an aspiring CFI at Academy
of Aviation discusses his journey OF FLIGHT.
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Cessna partners the world’s leading training aircraft with
top pilot training programs around the country.
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F-1 Visa Commercial Pilot plus Flight Instructor Program
with work opportunity as a US Certified Flight Instructor.
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This event at our Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY campus
has been postponed. Read blog for further infotmation.
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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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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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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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AOA is growing our roots in North Carolina's aviation
community and the neighborhood community itself.
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There is no "one single path" that has any significant
monetary and quality-of-life benefits over another.
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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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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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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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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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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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Follow along as Daniel takes us on his personal journey
with the help of Academy of Aviation.
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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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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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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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Why don't you follow your dreams and set your goals to
learn to become a real airline pilot?
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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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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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The WAA Safety Day event on June 4th and 5th was held at
the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, NY.
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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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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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