Here’s a video of an approach in an A320 using AeroStar’s virtual flight deck. These virtual flight decks are used in both the 737NG and the A320 ground school potion of the training. A320 Approach
26
Apr
2013
A320 Approach
Not only have the Flight Attendants been speaking out against the new TSA proposition to allow small knives on airplanes, but some airlines are now too. As pilots, what are your thoughts on the matter? http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2013/03/09/opposition-to-new-tsa-knives-policy/?iref=allsearch
25
Apr
2013
Airlines Request to Block FAA Furlough
This article may have a more direct effect on pilots in the U.S., but lay off’s can effect everyone-worldwide. Any thoughts on this push back? The FAA says it must furlough all 47,000 of its employees, including 15,000 air traffic controllers, as part of $637 million in planned spending cuts by September 30, the end of the government’s fiscal year. (more…)
25
Apr
2013
Florida Airport Pushing to Opt Out of TSA
Interesting idea of airports being able to opt out of TSA. Any thoughts pro or con on this? http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/14/travel/orlando-sanford-airport-tsa-screeners/index.html?iref=allsearch
25
Oct
2012
Video – Flying an Airbus!
We love this video! Can’t keep from smiling when we watch it. AVIANCA BRASIL Airbus 319 GoPro Hero 2 Song: Sail – Awolnation Sequence: 0:05 – SBRJ Santos Dumont RWY 20L – Rio de Janeiro – Brasil 0:30 – Copacabana Beach – Rio de Janeiro – Brasil 0:35 – SBRJ Santos Dumont RWY 20L – Rio de Janeiro – Brasil (more…)
04
Oct
2012
Do airlines hire pilots with zero time in type?
We’ve heard it said and read it posted in aviation forums that “no” airline hires pilots who possess a type rating with zero time in type. This is a false statement. We all know that Southwest Airlines hires type rated pilots without time in type and that Spirit Airlines has publically said that they prefer a PIC type for initial (more…)
07
Sep
2012
Free Weekly Weather Tips for Pilots
Our training programs focus on helping your career dreams take flight. We also want you to fly safely! It takes a team of people, including the ground crew and a great meteorologist to make every flight a success. Sometimes a little bit of information and good advice came mean the difference between a successful flight and a disaster. It’s in (more…)
We are prepared to offer any customer who is unsuccessful at obtaining employment on the aircraft for which they received an AeroStar type rating within one year of their course completion a 50% discount on a 12 month recurrent training event. Were doing this for two reasons we want the customer to know we are willing to put our money where our mouth is and (more…)
August 28, 2012 Orlando, FL Delta subsidiary Comair will cease operations by September, 29, impacting as many as 1,600 employees. Captain David G. Ryan knows firsthand what it’s like to work at Comair, and understands the impact that the industry has on the lives and families of pilots. To help them find new jobs quickly, he’s working with a (more…)
09
Aug
2012
A type rating with a guarantee? Really?
This is a limited guarantee for our A320 and B737 type rating training programs which states that AeroStar will pay for a students required initial remediation plan, should it become necessary. Meaning that if a student is having difficulty completing training as programed AeroStar will cover the direct cost of up to 16 hours of additional ground school, eight hours of additional Virtual Flight Deck usage, (more…)
