Lisa Liguori Solo’s!
Posted by admin - 08/09/10 at 09:09:09 pmCFI Ronnie Greathouse did an amazing job preparing Lisa Liguori for the smoothest landings one could dream of on a solo! Everyone at Coast Flight is extremely proud of her efforts and performance!
Lisa Liguori
Private Pilot Daniel Acosta
Posted by admin - 01/09/10 at 10:09:43 pmCoast Flight Training proudly congratulates our newest Private Pilot: Daniel Acosta. Daniel completed his Private Pilot Training and was rewarded with an awesome trip back to his home in Mexico City, Mexico. Captain Francisco Tames of Volaris Airlines (his son is training with Coast) took Daniel for a personal tour of the new Airbus.
If you are from Mexico and have any questions about training in San Diego with Coast we have staff that speaks Spanish. We can also provide references for you to speak with from past students to Airline pilots. Please contact us at info@iflycoast.com or 001-858-279-4359 from Mexico or 858-279-4359 from America.
Jan Banaszkiewicz, Coast’s newest Private Pilot
Posted by admin - 31/08/10 at 06:08:33 pmCoast Flight proudly congratulates Jan Banaszkiewicz, our newest Private Pilot. Jan Banaszkiewicz joins us from England and has been working extremely hard to reach this amazing goal of being the Pilot in Command of an aircraft, way to go Jan!!! James Barker, CFI
Jan Banaszkiewicz
COPA Western Regional Safety Seminar
Posted by admin - 31/08/10 at 12:08:19 amOn Saturday, August 28th Coast Flight Training and Management hosted the COPA Western Regional Fly-In event. We were honored with the attendance of more than 50 members who came from multiple areas of the country.
Seminar presenter Rick Beach delivered highly constructive concepts on both Safety and Cirrus Engine Management. Stu Sprung provided an overview of emergency first aid for pilots as well as a preview for his upcoming all-day first aid and survival seminar to be held at Coast Flight in October. Additionally, Avidyne brought operating examples of their new R9 integrated flight deck, and Cirrus brought a new SR20 Perspective. Active participation of the audience turned the event into a highly fulfilling and successful experience.
Breakfast was served by Avidyne and lunch was hosted by Crownair, who set the appropriate environment for participants to discuss the morning’s presentation and network with other pilots. All of us enjoyed a satisfying picnic lunch in the main hangar.
Throughout the day, seminar participants excitedly challenged their proficiency at our brand new RedBird full motion simulator. Consensus comments supported the value this tool adds to enhance the skills and knowledge of both beginner and professional pilots.
Last but not least, we would like to emphasize on and congratulate the flawless organization by Georgia Griffiths!!
Steve
Rick Beach
Will Dryden
Flight Simulator
Why America is the best place in the world to flight train!
Posted by admin - 24/08/10 at 09:08:21 amReasons why to flight-train in the USA go far beyond the namesakes of the Wright Brothers or Emelia Earhart, beyond the cool-headed pilot that landed in the Hudson river in January 2009. Beginning a flying career in the USA is to train where aeronautical standards are made. While some students do come to the USA to train because the airplane was invented here, that is not enough. Students, many from Europe, come because the USA is first, whether in research and design of technology and curriculum, or in inventing progressive government oversight and services, viz. the FAA.
Training in Europe, for example, can cost you a wing and a tail. To rent a Cessna 172, it might cost 150EU, but only 100US. In Spain, when it comes time for practice-landings, it costs roughly 10EU per landing, according to Martin Stitzki. Stitzki is a Spanish pilot who decided to train in the USA, even after attaining his commercial license (CPL), and multi-engine rating, with the European JAA. Stitzki said, “they don’t like GA (General Aviation) in Spain,” and it shows in the services available to pilots. Informational frequencies, which provide weather and airport updates in the USA, are not-existent. Madrid’s airspace is labeled “Alpha,” prohibiting single-engine aircraft. In contrast, one of America’s largest airports, Los Angeles’ LAX allows small planes. Beyond these facts, compare the number of airports within a similar area, Spain’s 100-200, to California’s 1200+, then decide which country you would rather be running-on-empty in.
Stitzki, and another pilot from Spain, came to the USA because they can log cheaper hours as a “pilot in command” by sharing airtime in a plane certified for one pilot. By taking turns, flying “under the hood,” using instruments only, while the other flies by sight, they can split the cost of renting the plane. Stitzki said he is spending 60% of what Spanish flight training would have cost him. And, “in the USA, if you top off, the FBOs (fuel stations) treat you like kings,” and lend you a car to see the area.
Hospitality is nice, but differences in pedagogy can have an affect on safety. In the USA the curriculum has a focus on in-flight training, and less theoretical instruction. A flight student studying for the JAA will read 14 books, each as thick as a flight seat, and experience much less flight training. The American focus on in-flight training teaches students to merge instinctual pilotry within the new-age digital cockpit environment. As pilots learned to use new digital “glass cockpit” technology as it was integrated into the industry in the mid 1990’s, some crashes have been linked to pilot error. Possibly due to not enough situational experience, and an overwhelming amount of digital information to manage and respond to.
Such threats instigate a robust American response, such as the FAA’s “international aviation assessment programme,” Begun in 1992, it mandated standards for any country whose airlines wanted to operate in the USA. In 1998, the JAA followed with a similar program, the “safety assessment of foreign aircraft.”
As cockpit gadgetry develops rapidly, the FAA is analyzing recent crashes as the basis for further safety regulations. In the case of the Colgan Air Bombardier Q400 crash at Buffalo, New York in 1999, a crash commonly attributed to pilot error, the FAA is executing a comprehensive review of pilot training standards.
Once the PPL, IFR and CPL are completed, becoming a flight instructor is a great way to log hours, and to fill the experience gap between the CPL exam and becoming an airline pilot. As an international hub for flight students, the USA offers aspiring flight instructors a constant flow of motivated and paying students. One in seven pilots in America is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), an environment where teaching others is an integral part of the American flying industry.
Once your Commercial Pilots License (CPL) is complete, you have the expanding prospects for employment in the US. However, if the same adventurous streak that got you into flying is encouraging you to fly elsewhere around the globe, then a conversion of certification may be required. Most countries will honor your FAA PPL like its the king’s approval, however some, such as England, require additional hours and testing. This can be completed in the US with a flight instructor.
The opportunities for growth in the American flying industry are boundless, whether a student is coming here for a Commercial, Private, Instrument Rating, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), or an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) cert. Training in the USA, offers the opportunity to study under the leaders in the global flight market, building the foundation for your career as a pilot, and as an industry leader.
Micah Carlston gets hands on with the Cirrus
Posted by admin - 23/08/10 at 05:08:42 am
Coast was able to to give Micah a ride in our Cirrus Full motion Simulator a tour of the SR20, Micah will be a graduate of Coast Flight Academy’s pilot program in 2022! Looking forward to training you Micah!!
Coast Flight Training – Free 10 minute test Program
Posted by admin - 04/08/10 at 05:08:56 pmLearn the value of a Full Motion Flight Simulator with Coast Flight Training’s new Full Motion Flight Simulator. Experience the program for free in 10 minutes.
Flight Simulator Programs include:
1) 1 Day Currency Training
2) Emergency Procedures
3) Instrument Training
4) Instrument training in support of private/instrument pilot ratings to reduce cost of certification
5) Partner in command course
These Simulator Programs were designed by Jeff Bushnell, a Retired Air Force Colonel who’s 25 years in Air Force training and a background on C141 instruction and Flight Examination.
Schedule a flight, email us at info@iflycoast.com or call us 858-279-4359.
Oshkosh 2010
Posted by admin - 03/08/10 at 04:08:12 pm
Oshkosh 2010, Cirrus hosted Coast for a VIP day! The day included a private tour of Oshkosh grounds, front row to “Chicago” in concert, Ford Tri-Motor Ride and a amazing dinner with the Cirrus executive team! Thank you Cirrus for amazing day and introductions to friends that will last forever!
Coast Flight Academy – Why San Diego
Posted by admin - 03/08/10 at 03:08:01 pmSan Diego, CA is one of the best learning environments for students pursuing an aviation career. Because of its proximity to places like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Mammoth and Mexico, San Diego offers a vast and diverse flying atmosphere, both geologically and meteorologically speaking.
Students training at Coast Flight Academy will learn to fly amongst a variety of aircraft, everything from Cessnas to Boeing 747’s, in some of the busiest airspaces in the world. This will give students the desired firsthand knowledge and the experience working with ATC and other pilots. Students will also learn the procedures of flying internationally, as they will be required to fly, with an instructor, to Mexico for our ICAO training course.
The weather in San Diego allows students to fly, for the most part, 365 days a year. Very rarely will a flight have to be cancelled due to weather. For students enrolled in the Instrument course, San Diego’s morning fog allows for a perfect IFR departure. A quick flight to Mammoth or Tahoe allows for students to gain experience flying with mountain weather conditions such as snow and icing.
Coast Flight Academy – Why Montgomery Field
Posted by admin - 02/08/10 at 12:08:25 pmIn a recent study complied by the Airport Journal, an industry leading publication, Montgomery Field (KMYF) in San Diego, CA was named the nations 11th busiest general aviation airport in the country, beating out other airports such as Orlando International, Dallas Love Field, and Chicago Midway. While many other airports decreased in operations, KMYF actually increased by 2% from last year, easily beating out the national average decrease of -6%.
KMYF is home to many private, government, business and general aviation aircraft, creating a diverse airport environment which is one of the reasons why Coast Flight Academy established at KMYF. Furthermore, we are able to utilize the busy airspace for more comprehensive training. It is widely acknowledged that students training at busy airports are better prepared for flying in general. KMYF’s active environment is used to teach students how to handle a real world situations, meanwhile, simultaneously building their confidence and decision making skills. Unlike many schools, Coast’s instructors welcome busy airspace because we know it will challenge our students and prepare them for real world flying after their flight training.