The CFI Portal includes lesson plans, a flight instructor refresher course, a complete FAA library, special CFI offers, and access to Sporty’s pilot training courses. Best of all, every feature is available free to any active flight instructor, Sporty’s officials note.
Flight Training
Foot to Flight campaign introduces Chicago kids to aviation
A new grant from the Foot Locker Foundation will provide kids from the Chicago Housing Authority the chance to learn about aviation and aerospace careers, with some even getting the chance to train for their private pilot certificate for free.
Fresno youth aviation initiative gets a $180,000 lift
Founded in 2018 at Chandler Airport in Fresno, the Next Generation Aviation Academy is reaching out to kids of color and low-income neighborhoods to help them train for careers in aviation.
FAA awards $5 million in grants for the next generation of pilots
The Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants were awarded to a variety of higher-education institutions, high schools, state and local governments and flight schools.
Call for nominations for the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
You can nominate your favorite CFI — or yourself — through April 1, 2022.
Applications now available for Future Takes Flight scholarships
The new program offers six $5,000 scholarships, including two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education.
New edition of The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot released
The latest edition of the textbook, written by Bob Gardner, includes a new chapter on energy management and information on obtaining a multi-engine rating and checking out in a new twin,
New scholarships to help veterans earn private tickets as first step in aviation career
The Ray Foundation has donated $300,000 to the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation to fund private pilot training for 25 veterans, with the intent the veterans will pursue careers in aviation.
Tips for saving money on flight training
There’s a lot of advice online about how to save money during flight training. Here are a few of our favorites.