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We offer Private Flying Lessons for people that are serious about learning to fly!
We offer a range of Discounted Introductory Flights and Gift Certificates for anyone looking for a wonderful one-time experience!

We are located in the heart of Long Island, New York, right at MacArthur Airport. You can easily get to our flight training facilities by Car from anywhere on Long Island using the LIE or Sunrise Highway, and we are an Easy Train ride from New York City's Penn Station!

Choosing the right place to learn to fly is a difficult choice whether you are learning to fly for fun or for a career. We understand each of our student pilots is an individual and has specific needs. You will receive a primary instructor that will be responsible for personally guiding you through your flying lessons, using our very own flight training syllabus and many other unique online tools, and at times that are convenient for you!


We know our clients love flying our beautiful and well-maintained airplanes!
So, in keeping with that, we have been refurbishing our fleet!

The first of our planes has just returned from the paint shop and she looks wonderful!





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Private Pilot Certificate - Your First Step Towards the Sky! Impress your friends and family as you take them soaring through the air. Our specially designed syllabus will guide you through the learning program.
Instrument Airplane Rating - Get confidence to complete the flight when the weather is less than perfect. You will have the skills to make it safely to your destination in case conditions worsen.
Commercial Pilot Certificate - Get paid to fly! Required for anyone that wants a career as a pilot - this certificate will allow you to get paid to fly!
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What's New In Flight Training News:
Aug 18 - Airlines ramp up hiring
Career specialists report brisk demand for pilots
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As of June 10, 2021
It has been exactly one full year since we resumed operations after the state mandated "pause." We are very happy to report, none of our staff members nor our instructors ever tested positive!
 

As of May 21, 2021
ALL OF OUR FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS ARE FULLY VACCINATED!
 

May 19 - AOPA awards $1.1 million to 2021 scholarship winners for flying lessons
The AOPA Foundation is helping transform lives and fulfill dreams through aviation. We recently awarded scholarships to 124 recipients ranging from aspiring pilots to pilots who seek to earn additional certificates and ratings.
Read more >

March 25 - New sample knowledge test questions published
New batches of sample knowledge test questions for pilots, instructors, mechanics and other aviation professionals are available on the Federal Aviation Administration website.
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February 25 - VFR charts to go on 56-day cycle
According to the FAA, beginning February 25, “all Sectional Aeronautical, VFR Terminal Area (TAC), VFR Flyway Planning, VFR Aeronautical, and Helicopter Route Charts will be updated and continue to be updated every 56 days” to coincide with the publication dates of other en route, terminal, and supplemental chart products.
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January 28 - AOPA Flight Training Scholarship applications close February 14!
AOPA members have access to a wide array of benefits, including Flight Training Scholarship awards. Made possible through donations to the AOPA Foundation, these awards can help members reach their aviation goals.

Applications close Sunday, February 14, 11:59 p.m. (EST). Apply today or forward this email to someone who would benefit from financial assistance with flight training for a primary certificate or an advanced rating.
Read more >

Available scholarships* include:

High School Student Flight Training Scholarships:
Eighty (80) scholarships at $10,000 each are available to high school students, ages 15 to 18, interested in pursuing a private, sport, or recreational pilot certificate.

High School Teacher Flight Training Scholarships:
Up to 20 scholarships at $10,000 each are available to teachers interested in pursuing a private, sport, or recreational pilot certificate. Applicants must be teaching the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Curriculum.

Primary Flight Training Scholarships:
Awards ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 are available to deserving applicants to pursue a private pilot, sport pilot, or recreational pilot certificate.

Advanced Flight Training Scholarships:
Awards ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 are available to career-minded applicants to pursue one of the following ratings or certificates:
   Instrument
   CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
   MEI (Multi-Engine – Instructor)
   CFII (Certificated Flight Instructor – Instrument)
   Commercial



December 12 - FAA approves first COVID-19 vaccine
Pilots and air traffic controllers can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but they cannot fly or control air traffic for 48 hours after each dose, the FAA said.
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December 01 - 2021 AOPA FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Starting December 1, 2020, AOPA members are invited to apply for primary and advanced flight training scholarships, made possible through donations to the AOPA Foundation. Last year, 120 scholarships totaling more than $1 million were awarded.
Read more >

 

November 11 - Our Free Online Flight Training Syllabus (Private Pilot Certificate) is now available on our website
We have developed our own unique training syllabus - designed specifically towards our clients' needs, our training aircraft, our local airport and surroundings.
Read more >

November 06 - NATA flight training scholarship deadline approaching
The National Air Transportation Association offers a $2,500 primary flight training scholarship in memory of Executive Beechcraft founder Dan L. Meisinger Sr. to college students who are enrolled in an aviation program. The application deadline is November 27.
Read more >

November 06 - Scholarships keep flying dream alive
An aviation philanthropic organization and a scholarship program for middle and high school students are working together to make sure young people who want to fly can continue...
Read more >

October 20 - "Fly Like a Girl" documentary showcases female aviators
The new documentary "Fly Like a Girl," which takes a look at inspiring women in space exploration and aviation, aims to put a spotlight on the relatively low number of female pilots in the US and is streaming on all major services..
Read more >

May 12 - Flying during coronavirus pandemic
The FAA’s 94-page special federal aviation regulation on flying during the coronavirus pandemic is complicated, and pilots need to read it carefully to determine what does and does not apply to their individual situations.

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Does the SFAR apply to you?

Pilots want to know if the special federal aviation regulation applies to their individual situation.


THANK YOU AOPA!!!

AOPA has created easy-to-follow flowcharts to help you determine if the provisions in the SFAR apply to you.
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1st, 2nd, or 3rd class medical examinations

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Knowledge tests for Part 61 pilot certificates and ratings

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CFI certificate validity and renewal

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Flight review

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Recent instrument flight experience

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Do the SFAR’s provisions concerning flight reviews and instrument experience requirements apply to me?

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Small unmanned aircraft systems (Part 107 commercial operations)

   


March 26 - FAA policy expected on extending compliance deadlines
An FAA policy statement is expected soon as AOPA's government affairs team works with the agency to extend the expiration dates pilots face for practical and knowledge test eligibility, currency and proficiency intervals, medical certificates, aircraft maintenance and other deadlines.
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March 05 - AOPA flight training scholarship deadline is March 15
Applications for the AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarship, AOPA Teacher Flight Training Scholarship, AOPA Primary Flight Training Scholarship, and AOPA Advanced Rating Scholarship must be submitted by March 15 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Read more >

Feburary 20 - Piston trainer surge lifts GA market
Demand for piston trainers driven by the world's unquenchable thirst for new pilots drove deliveries to numbers not seen in a decade, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association announced Wednesday.
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January 13 - Applicants must establish an FTN on IACRA before taking an FAA Knowledge Test
Beginning January 13, 2020, all applicants must establish an FTN, by creating a profile in the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) System, PRIOR TO taking an FAA Airman Knowledge Test. This FTN will be printed on the applicant’s Airman Knowledge Test Report.
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January 10 - AOPA flight training scholarships open
More than 100 AOPA flight training scholarship opportunities are available to high school students, teachers, primary flight training students, and pilots pursuing advanced ratings or certificates.
Read more >

November 7 - FAA Changes Related to Airman Knowledge Testing
The FAA recently sent out a News Alert on some upcoming changes to Airman Testing and the Airman Certificate Testing Services (ACTS) that will go into effect on (or after) January 13, 2020.
Read more >

October 16 - 16 years in Business!!!
We are proud to be celebrating our 16th anniversary!!

Thank you to all our clients over the years!

Safe Flying!!!

October 15 - BasicMed pilots can begin flying to Mexico in Dec.
Mexico will permit BasicMed pilots to fly to the country beginning Dec. 10, which is positive news for the 51,000 US pilots who have earned the aviation medical certification. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark Baker praised the decision, saying it's "clear that Mexico and the Bahamas recognize that thousands of pilots are safely flying under this program, and we hope Canada will soon follow."
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August 8 - Mandatory ICAO flight plan filing back on track
Two years after the Federal Aviation Administration placed a hold on plans to require all domestic and international flight plan filers to use the International Flight Plan form, the policy has been revived with a start date of Aug. 27.
Read more >

June 18 - AOPA Announces Scholarship Winners
AOPA has announced the 80 high school students and 20 teachers who have been awarded scholarships of $10,000 each in the 2019 You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship program. Scholarship funds can be used for direct flight training experience needed to earn a primary pilot certificate.
Read more >

May 30 - FAA finalizes new ATP standards
The FAA has published new ATP Airman Certification Standards with an effective date of June 28. The new standards include "specific, observable behaviors for risk management and decision-making."
Read more >

May 24, 25, 26, 2019
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to Return for 2019 - The 16th annual air show at Jones Beach.
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May 01 - Celebrating 2 years: Nearly 50,000 fly under BasicMed
BasicMed, the successful effort to reform the third class medical process, celebrates its second anniversary today. Nearly 50,000 pilots are flying under the new medical process.
Read more >

March 01 - The Ninety-Nines Fly Now awards open
The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots aviation group offers semiannual Fly Now Awards of up to $6,000 for its members "based on completion of specific training milestones." The deadlines are April 1 and Oct. 1.
Read more >

February 28 - AOPA Flight Training Scholarships - Applications Close Next Month
We want to help you reach your aviation goals through the AOPA Flight Training Scholarship program. Apply today or forward this email to someone who would benefit from financial assistance with flight training for a primary certificate or advanced training.

The deadline to submit all scholarship application materials, including recommendation letters and transcripts, is April 2, 2019, 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Read more >

February 15 - Edward W. Stimpson award opens
Know any high school seniors? Spread the word: The General Aviation Manufacturers Association's Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award deadline is approaching fast! One deserving senior accepted and enrolled in a college aviation degree program will get a $2,000 scholarship. Candidates must apply by April 15.
Read more >

January 22 - Knowledge testing now active
FAA airman knowledge testing is operational again after some delays surrounding the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Read more >

January 18 - AOPA to award 100 You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarships
AOPA will award $1 million in You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarships to 80 high school students and 20 teachers who advance aviation education in their classrooms.
Read more >

January 08 - FAA slimming down notices to airmen publication
Beginning in February, the Notices to Airmen Publication (NTAP) will remove flight data center notams. The slimming down of the NTAP will continue in succeeding issues. FDC notams will still be considered on-request items when obtaining a briefing from flight service stations. Read more >

December 26 - General aviation affected by federal government shutdown
Some Federal Aviation Administration functions affecting flight training will not be available during the federal government shutdown, including the issuance of airmen certificates and aviation rulemaking.

November 07 - The best weather tool you've never heard of
If most of your flights are short and below 5,000 feet agl, there's a weather-data source designed just for you.
Read more >

November 05 - Record 15,000 girls participated in Girls in Aviation Day 2018
Women in Aviation International reports that on Oct. 13 more than 15,000 girls in 15 countries participated in Girls in Aviation Day events, setting a record. Girls were introduced to a range of aviation careers, including pilot, air traffic controller, maintenance technician, engineer, medevac operations and airport safety.
Read more >

October 30 - Draft ATP certification standards released
The FAA has released new draft airline transport pilot airman certification standards for review and will accept public comments on the document until Dec. 21. The draft ACS includes knowledge requirements not previously included in test standards but required by regulations.
Read more >

October 12 - FAA relaunches ADS-B rebate
The FAA on Oct. 12 reopened the $500 rebate program to support Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out equipage. The program will run for approximately one year. Aircraft flying in airspace where a transponder is necessary today must be equipped by Jan. 2, 2020.
Read more >

October 9 - FAA to simplify the scheduling of practical tests... and to reduce wait times
A notice from the Federal Aviation Administration seeks to simplify the scheduling of practical tests for flight instructor and other pilot candidates, and to reduce wait times. This should be great news for all pilots seeking a new certificate or rating!
Read more >

October 3 - Final approval for FAA reauthorization
A five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration has won Senate approval, and the bill now heads to the president's desk. "This is something we've been trying to do for many years," said Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla.

September 6 - uAvionix gets TSO for wingtip ADS-B
uAvionix received Federal Aviation Administration technical standard order authorization on Sept. 4 for its skyBeacon wingtip-mounted Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out hardware with integral position light.
Read more >

Aug 3 - Senate says yes to FAA 2019 budget
The Federal Aviation Administration would receive a $17.7 billion budget in 2019 under legislation recently passed by the Senate. The Senate passed the funding and other measures in a 92-6 vote.
Read more >

Aug 3 - FAA shares plans to cut flight test delays
The Federal Aviation Administration has briefed the flight training industry on measures it plans to implement to slash the delays many applicants face scheduling flight tests -- including giving designated pilot examiners new flexibility to operate in a nationwide reshuffling of testing resources.
Read more >

Aug 2 - NYC high school embraces AOPA's "You Can Fly" curriculum
New York City's 21st-century flagship STEM center at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics will use AOPA's "You Can Fly" curriculum in its aviation program.
Read more >

July 24 - Boeing report anticipates sky-high demand for pilots
Boeing released its latest 20-year aviation jobs forecast Monday at AirVenture, which anticipates a need to fill a total of 790,000 pilot positions through 2037. Boeing's William Ampofo said he anticipates the commercial aircraft fleet to double over the next 20 years, with 80,000 pilots expected to retire in that same time period.
Read more >

July 23 - Airport diagrams may be changing.
AOPA has proposed standardizing the labeling for parking features on airport diagrams. The proposal received support from meeting participants but terms and definitions will not become official until formally documented by the FAA.
Read more >

July 12 - JUST POSTED TODAY - He had is first flight with us on Wednesday
I will be back; outstanding Introductory lesson with Andrew, very professional and his clear and uncomplicated instructions allowed me to really enjoy the experience.”
<< from Kevin M>>

June 28 - FAA cuts cost of training
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a new rule that will reduce the costs pilots incur for training and proficiency maintenance by allowing them to use technology such as flight simulators and aviation training devices. "Making aviation less costly is fundamental to AOPA's mission, which is why we pursued these changes that will save the general aviation community more than $100 million over the next five years alone and help to make pursuing and advancing a pilot's certificate more accessible to everyone," said AOPA President Mark Baker.
Read more >

June 18 - FAA makes changes to Pilot Exams - New ACS issued

The newest versions of Airmen Certification Standards (ACS), are available for download on our site. Also, we have condensed the 98-page FAA version for Private Pilot Airplane, into a more manageable 24-page version that includes only skills need for the single engine training that we provide.
Download from our Site >

A summary of the changes is below:
  - The only “skill” based changes are:

  - Engine starting in various conditions, i.e., hot/cold/normal starts.

  - Proper pitch attitude on landing (which has always been a practical area of focus).


The applicable “knowledge” based changes are:

  - Runway Status Lights
  - CFIT during low altitude maneuvering
  - Different kinds of hypoxia
  - SFRAs
  - BasicMed


May 25 - VORs are on the way out, but not completely

With more and more airplanes equipped with GPS navigation, the plan to reduce the VOR navigation system to bare bones is still underway. Luckily, the plan calls for a "minimum operation network" to remain in place as a back up. Therefore, a solid understanding for VOR operations will continue as a requirement for students pilots.
Read more >

 


May 10 - Female Pilots to Compete in 42nd Annual Air Race Classic

The annual all-women cross-country airplane race is set for take off at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, from Sweetwater, Texas. The 2,656-mile sprint across the United States ends Friday, June 22, in Fryeburg, Maine. Fifty-six aviation teams, consisting of 121 women pilots from around the world will compete!
Read more >

 


April 30 - FAA reauthorization bill passes House

Legislation funding the Federal Aviation Administration for five years passed in the House. There is NO language mandating privatizing US air traffic control!
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April 27- Complex aircraft requirement for Commercial Pilot or Flight Instructor Flight Tests

The FAA has ended the requirement that flight tests for commercial pilot or flight instructor certificates (airplane-single engine) be conducted in complex aircraft (planes with retractable gear and a constant speed propeller).

This change will certainly result in a big savings to pilots seeking these rating and make scheduling flight checks easier.


It is our understanding that logged flight time in and appropriate endorsements in complex aircraft are still needed to be eligible for the Commercial Pilot flight test, however.
Read more >

 


April 23- High School Flight Training Scholarship Program

The You Can Fly High School Aviation Initiative will award 20 scholarships, at $5,000 each, to deserving teens, ages 15 to 18, who are passionate about earning their primary pilot certificate. Learn more.

The scholarship application deadline is 12 p.m., EDT, May 2, 2018.

 


April 16 - Revised FAA reauthorization bill

The controversial ATC reforms were not included in a revised FAA funding bill introduced by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee! "This legislation ensures long-term investment and stability in aviation infrastructure for America’s large, small, and rural communities, and it addresses issues to help maintain the safety of our system.” said Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania)

 


April 14 - What a GREAT SPRING DAY FOR FLYING!!!

We were all thrilled to finally have a wonderful spring day, after such a long and challenging winter! We were able to launch 11 flights and had two people take to the skies for the very first time on Introductory Flying Lessons! Although the forecast is calling for a return of "less-than-perfect" flying weather, I know all our clients and instructors were glad to have a taste of a new season!

 


April 5 - Onboard Weather Information

With the coming deadline for ADS-B for all airplanes in 2020, the new tools available to pilots in the cockpit are quite amazing! Check out the video prepared by the AOPA Air Safety Institute to help pilot's learn about the pros and cons of some of the available options. READ MORE >

 


March 20 - FIRST DAY OF SPRING!!
For the second year in a row the first day of spring will be great for flying! Unlike last year, however, we have yet another winter storm forecast to arrive tomorrow (with another 5-12 inches possible)!

We hope to have all the planes cleaned up and ready to fly again on Thursday.

Be sure to check in with your flight instructor, if you are scheduled to fly over the next 48 hours.

February 28 - ATC handoff on hold
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, R-Pa., one of the leading proponents of legislation calling for the removal of air traffic control from the Federal Aviation Administration, announced he would no longer pursue the proposal.

AOPA, and many aviation groups and organizations across the country, opposed the legislation! READ MORE >

January 09 - AOPA reports "Legislation promotes aviation career paths for women"
A bipartisan Senate bill aims to draw more women into aviation by encouraging the industry to help them pursue careers. Sponsored by Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), the proposed Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act would direct the FAA to establish an advisory board to promote organizations and programs that provide education, training, mentorship, outreach, and recruitment of women in the industry, among other provisions. READ MORE >

December 12 - Groups oppose cap on veterans' flight training
A bill to improve educational assistance to veterans mandates a payment cap that could leave veterans without enough funds to complete training, a coalition of aviation organizations said. AOPA President Mark Baker and leaders of seven other aviation organizations called on the leadership of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs to "remove the discriminatory cap on flight training" from H.R. 4149 and to "keep the promises that will allow veterans their choice of career." READ MORE >


November 28 - New chart user's guide published
The FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide has been updated to include new symbols that have crept onto charts since the previous guide was published in 2011. These include a magenta rocket indicating a spaceport; thin blue circles depicting permanent temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) around Disneyland and Disney World; and magenta diamonds signifying sporting event TFRs. READ MORE >


November 1 - Privatizing Air Traffic Control failed to solve problems in Europe
Read a recent article in the Miami Herald, about how Privatizing Air Traffic Control failed to solve problems in Europe!

It summarizes how Europe has not created a more efficient system than the US, due to flight delays and other issues.
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October 11- AOPA partners on campaign against ATC privatization!
General aviation advocacy groups including AOPA, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the National Business Aviation Association are launching a campaign to counter inaccurate claims made by proponents of air traffic control privatization. TV ads run by groups supporting privatization contend that airline delays are caused by private jet owners and inadequate air traffic control resources.

Read More about how AOPA is protecting our right to FLY!


September 7- What a wonderful Summer we had!
We helped a record number of student pilots achieve their goals over the past few months! A Big Thank you to all clients, instructors, and mechanics for helping us have another wonderful summer of safe, productive and fun flying!

Fly safe and enjoy!

July 5 - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announces stance on ATC Privatization!
After carefully weighing the many factors involved, emails from Mark Baker, AOPA President & CEO, finally went out to AOPA members asking them to fight ATC Privatization.

In the email, he wrote "The U.S. House of Representatives is considering legislation that would privatize air traffic control and essentially hand it over to the airlines.
We are busy educating elected officials and I am asking you to consider sending a letter to your Congressman or Congresswoman opposing the privatization of air traffic control. I hope you will join us to protect the freedom to fly and make sure to check our website for the latest news."

CLICK HERE to read more on the AOPA website.

You can also find links to send messages to your Representatives in Congress
asking them to oppose privatizing air traffic control.

June 21 - First day of summer and WE HAVE MOVED INTO OUR WONDERFUL NEW OFFICE!
Our first full day of flight training operations in our new office will be tomorrow!

We are all very excited and believe our beloved clients will be very happy with our new training environment!

Have look around our new office!

We are just down the road...
Still on Smithtown Ave

Our new address is
1965 Smithtown Ave
Download directions here.


May 30 - Major Avionics Upgrade for one of our airplanes!
N1650E got a major avionics upgrade at the end of May! We added a GNS430W and a new transponder! The airplane is now ADS-B compliant well ahead of the FAA's mandated January 1, 2020!

With this new beautiful instrument panel, we now have a second airplane that is a wonderful IFR flight training platform, for our clients that are learning to fly instruments! Have a look!


May 27 & 28 - Jones Beach Air Show
MacArthur Airports played host to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline for 2017!

Here is link to their website: Jones Beach Air Show Where you can learn all about who will be flying and wowing onlookers!

There was a large crowd of excited onlookers!

April 24, 2017 - Medical reforms effective May 1 - "BasicMed"
The FAA released the official BasicMed Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist. Pilots that want to fly under BasicMed need to fill it out and have it completed by the state-licensed physician.

Also available for Pilots, AOPA's Medical Guide. The online course satisfies the requirement for pilots to complete a medical education course prior to operating under BasicMed.


March 20, 2017 - First Day of Spring! Wonderful day for Flying!!!

The spring flying season got off to a great start, today!

Perfect weather and eager students kept us flying well into the evening!

Looking forward to more!

Thanks everyone!
 


January 10, 2017 - Medical reforms effective May 1 - "BasicMed"
The FAA’s third class medical reform rule has been released and will go into effect May 1.

The FAA calls this new system ‘BasicMed’, and there are several rules you must follow if you want to participate. As expected, you can’t just throw out your medical and continue to fly without complying with the requirements. Also, the third-class medical is not going away; you can still use a current medical of any class to legally fly and you can continue to renew your medical if you don’t want to participate.

Here is a FAQ with more information on the AOPA website:

December, 2016 - IPads and other Handheld tools allowed to be used on Pilot Certification Exams!
The FAA said "... that the ACS navigation tasks in question can be demonstrated thoroughly either by using an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), a hand held nav-com transceiver, installed equipment or any combination of these items. It appears that there was a change from ‘airborne navigation system’ in the PTS to ‘installed navigation system’ in the ACS that may have been unintended. In the June 2017 revision to the Private Pilot ACS, we will change the language in PA.VI.B.S1 from ‘installed’ to ‘airborne.’ We will also amend the language in PA.VIII.F.K7 to change ‘installed’ to ‘available.’

Since the current phrasing was not intended, DPEs (Designated Pilot Examiners), should act in accordance with the revised language as stated above for Tasks PA.VI.B.S1 and PA.VIII.F.K7."

This is great news for student pilots all over the country, because it allows more airplanes to be used for the practical exam than previously. This does not directly affect our pilot training operations at Long Island Flying, as all of our airplanes have the required navigation equipment already installed, but it is still good news for the industry!


November, 2016 - New way to file a flight plan starting in January, 2017
The FAA plans to discontinue support by the end of January for the FAA Domestic flight plan form. All civil aircraft will be required to use the ICAO format when filing both VFR and IFR flight plans. ForeFlight already supports the ICAO format and we have several resources to help you with the transition.

November, 2016 - Temporary Student Pilot Certificates Reduce wait time
The FAA has updated its web-based system for issuing Student Pilot Certificates, making it more streamlined. Wait times are expected to be less than one week, down from 2-3 weeks. Also, after the vetting process is completed, temporary certificates are now able to be printed while you wait to receive your actually certificate in the mail. This is also great news for our younger student pilots, as they will be able to apply up to 90 days before their 16th birthday, one again making a "Birthday Solo" flight possible!

July, 2016 - The Medical Reform Bill was Passed and Signed into Law
The details of how this will affect Student Pilots and those learning how to fly, are still not perfectly clear. Now that the law has been passed, it still needs to be implemented by the FAA, which should be completed no later than July, 2017.

It does look like everyone that wants to become a pilot will still have to obtain a valid FAA medical certificate issued by an FAA Medical Examiner at least once. The biggest benefit seems to be that it will be much easier for pilot's that have already completed the process to keep flying recreationally! (Commercial and Airline pilots will not be affected by this law and will still be required to maintain the appropriate FAA medical certificates).

For those with minor "hiccups" in their medical history, they will no longer need to repeat expensive and often time consuming medical tests and submit them regularly to the FAA, so long as their personal physician gives them a clean bill of health.

Hopefully this will encourage many that might have given up on the dream of becoming a pilot, to get back in the plane and try to earn their wings!

June 15, 2016 - New Airman Certification Standards (ACS), replaces the Practical Test Standards (PTS):
According to the FAA... "The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS)," which were a set of rules and maneuvers a pilot applicant had to perform on an FAA flight check for a pilot certificate or rating.

"The new ACS adds task-specific knowledge and risk management elements to each PTS Area of Operation and Task. The result is a comprehensive presentation that integrates the standards for what an applicant needs to know, consider, and do in order to pass both the private pilot knowledge test and the practical test for a certificate or rating."

You can download the Frequently Asked Questions from our website.
You can download the official ACS - Private Pilot Certificate from our website.
You can download the official ACS - Instrument Rating from our website.

Here is a link to the FAA's site, where you can keep up to date on any changes on this topic.

For the time being, the FAA has not transferred the Commercial Pilot PTS to the new ACS. We will try and keep this page up to date. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact us.

April 1, 2016 - Student Pilot Certificates are issued online (no longer by a Medical Examiner):
You must complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1 and submit it to a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), an FAA-designated pilot examiner..., or a certificated flight instructor.

The authorized individual will process your application and submit the required documents to the Airmen Certification Branch. Once, reviewed by Airman Certification Branch, the student pilot certificate will be mailed to the address provided by you on the application. You should receive it within 2-3 weeks.

The biggest advantage of this new system is that they NO LONGER EXPIRE! Another advantage is that all the required endorsements for your flight training will be kept in one place in your pilot logbook.

You can read more on the FAA's website and check out their frequently asked questions.

Required Medical Certificates will still be issued by Aviation Medical Examiners (AME).

Feel free to give us a call anytime so we may answer any of your questions!
Call 631-807-1373... ask to speak with Ben or David   


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