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Featured Student: Scott Harwood

Tell us a little about yourself. I am originally from Singapore and was a student at a college in Idaho. I later became a forensic accountant at an accounting firm. I enjoy fishing and finding good places to eat at. What got you into flying? I have had friends

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Celebrating Our Employees Over 85 Years

In the vast expanse of the aviation industry, American Flyers has stood tall as a beacon of excellence, shaping the future of aviation for 85 remarkable years. This extraordinary journey would not have been possible without the unwavering commitment and tireless effort of our exceptional employees, past and present.

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The Evolution of Working as an Airline Pilot

The airline business has not always been as it is today. Today’s pilots don’t suffer from airline furloughs. They don’t know what it is like to fly for five or ten different airlines because of airlines going out of business. Today’s pilots don’t know what it’s like to start

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Tips For Flying At Night

Now that daylight savings time is over, night flying is much more in play. Even if you are not planning a night flight, unexpected delays can easily push a day flight into the night. While flying at night can be a very enjoyable experience, it requires a few additional

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Celebrating 85 Years of Making Aviation History

American Flyers began training pilots in 1939. Not long after, WWII broke out in Europe, making aviation critical in a new way. Airplane manufacturers doubled their efforts and began producing more airplanes with better avionics, increasing the demand for well-trained pilots to fly them. This was a demand that

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Inspiring, Innovating, and Shaping the Aviation Industry for 85 Years

In 2024, American Flyers will proudly commemorate a remarkable milestone: 85 years of shaping the world’s best pilots. Founded by Reed Pigman in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1939, we have weathered significant changes, consistently adapting and transforming alongside the ever-evolving aviation landscape. However, amid these transformations, one constant remains:

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The History of American Flyers: The Beatles Era

By now, it is well known that American Flyers Airlines was started by Reed Pigman in 1939. The airline started with DC3s and Lockheed Electras, eventually expanding its fleet to include 727s and DC-8s. During the summer of 1964, the Beatles arrived on U.S. soil for their first tour

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Featured Staff Member: Joe Nily

Joe Nily is one of the assistant chief pilots at our Morristown facility in New Jersey. He is a hard-working employee, and he embodies the qualities of a true leader. He has been working at our Morristown location for two years, and he has established himself not only as

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Featured Student: Ayush Sharma

Tell us a little about yourself. Hello, my name is Ayush Sharma. I recently turned twenty-four years old. I have a big appetite for aviation. I have been into flying and everything related to it since I was a kid. I have always wanted to start on a path

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Understanding Air Traffic Control

The airspace in the United States is the most complex in the world. There are anywhere between 8,000 and 13,000 aircraft in the air at any given time in the United States. Yes, close to 100,000 flights take off and land in the U.S. on any given day. In

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Benefits of Earning Your Commercial Certificate

Flying an airplane is an extraordinary experience that brings a sense of freedom and exhilaration. For those who have obtained their private pilot certificate, the thrill of soaring through the sky is already embedded in their hearts. However, why stop there? Even if you are content with flying solely

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Aviation: The Year In Review

American Flyers is about to celebrate 85 years of supporting pilots. Over those 85 years, one thing has never changed: our commitment to helping you flourish as an aviator by providing the best education possible. In a world where airlines often emphasize swift progression, we firmly believe that taking

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