The City of Jacksonville recently hosted an appreciation ceremony to recognize local businesses who provide outstanding support for veterans. The Jobs for Vets Recognition Ceremony was held July 9th. Sunrise Flight Academy, with facilities in both Jacksonville and Ormond Beach, was recognized as one of the organizations whose special efforts result in more jobs for… Read more »
Sunrise Aviation and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) recently completed the signing of an agreement welcoming students from China to enroll in the college’s Associate of Science Professional Pilot Technology degree program. Sunrise Aviation is the exclusive flight training partner for FSCJ. The memorandum of understanding was executed on March 20, 2013 and signed… Read more »
Tyrell Bradley Florida State College at Jacksonville Private Pilot Certificate Airplane Single Engine Land Cessna 152 Tyrell in front of N923SA, proud of his new license to fly.
Industry Groups Request GAO to investigate Pilot Shortage Many of the largest and most active aviation industry groups have come together to ask the Government Accountability Office (GAO) be directed to study what many are now calling “the looming pilot shortage.” These industry groups include the Regional Airline Association, National Business Aviation Association, National Air… Read more »
The Wall Street Journal reports the US Airlines face what could be the worst pilot shortage since the 1960’s. Next summer a Federal mandate kicks in that requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of flight experience (six times the current minimum) for newly hired pilots. This raises the cost and time to train new… Read more »
Charles Singer Florida State College First Solo Cessna 172 Charles Singer, on the left, with his flight instructor John Miller after Charles’ first solo flight.
Alivia Cole Florida State College at Jacksonville Private Pilot Certificate Airplane Single Engine Land Cessna 172 Aliva is congratulated by her examiner Duane Brown.
Robert Crognale Florida State College First Solo Cessna 172 Robert Crognale has his shirt tale cut off by his flight instructor Moi Hoang. The cutting of the shirt tail is an old pilot tradition for all first solos. It signifies that a student is capable of flying the aircraft without an instructor onboard.
Christopher Travis Florida State College at Jacksonville Instrument Rating – Airplane Single Engine Land Cessna 172 Designated Pilot Examiner Bob Link, on left, congratulates newly rated instrument pilot Christopher Travis, on right, after a successful flight.
Benjamin Hakenson Florida State College at Jacksonville Instrument Rating – Airplane Single Engine Land Cessna 172 Ben Hakenson is an FSCJ student using his VA benefits. He is already a commercial helicopter pilot and plans on becoming a commercial airplane pilot. Here he is congratulated by Richard Tillery, on left,… Read more »
Kent Mayers Florida State College First Solo Cessna 152 In the photo, Kent (left) is congratulated by his flight instructor, Moi Hoang.
Jeffrey Sager Florida State College at Jacksonville Private Pilot Certificate Airplane Single Engine Land Cessna 172 Bob Link, on right, hands over a new private pilot certificate to Jeff Sager, on left.
Kelly Criswell Florida State College at Jacksonville Instrument Rating Cessna 172 Richard Tillery congratulates Kelly Criswell after a successful instrument checkride. Kelly is a student with Florida State College at Jacksonville. She is also attending the FSCJ air traffic control program.
Philip Murphey Florida State College at Jacksonville Private Pilot Certificate Airplane Single Engine Land Cessna 172 Philip is a student at Florida State College at Jacksonville. He is congratulated by his examiner, Bob Link on right, after a successful flight.
Bryan Lundblad Florida State College at Jacksonville Instrument Rating Cessna 172 Bryan, on the left, and his pilot examiner Duane relax after an instrument check ride.
Jeff Underwood Florida State College at Jacksonville Instrument Single Engine Land Cessna 172 Jeff, on the left, finishes the last of the paperwork to receive his instrument rating from examiner Duane Brown, on the right.
Mark Boundy Florida State College at Jacksonville Commercial Pilot Single Engine Land Piper Arrow In the photo, Mark (left) is congratulated by his FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, Duane Brown.
Tyrell Bradley Florida State College First Solo Cessna 152 In the photo, Tyrell (left side of photo) is congratulated by his flight instructor, John Miller.
Benjamin Hakenson Florida State College at Jacksonville Private Pilot Certificate Airplane Single Engine Land Cessna 172 Ben is a student at Florida State College at Jacksonville. He is already rated as a helicopter pilot and now adds Private Pilot Airplane to his FAA pilot certificate. Ben is utilizing his GI Bill benefits at FSCJ to… Read more »
Find out if you have the “right stuff” to be an airplane pilot Each flight consist of a 30 minute flight and a personal breifing before and after the flight with your personal flight instructor. Flights can be conducted in either the two seat Cessna 152 or the four seat Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Flights in… Read more »
