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Devin Opfer
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF. Hi, my name is Devin. I’m 18 years old and a private pilot currently working on my instrument and commercial ratings with American Flyers. I graduated from Tomball High School in May of 2024 and will be an incoming freshman at Arizona State
Jorge Fragoso
JORGE FRAGOSO IS A DEDICATED AND HARDWORKING INDIVIDUAL currently working as an administrative intern at our Morristown, New Jersey location. Originally from Tijuana, Mexico, Jorge came to the United States with a dream of pursuing a career in aviation. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way, Jorge’s
RADIO TALK AVIATION
The mark of a good pilot is staying ahead of the airplane, anticipating what’s coming, and being ready to act promptly. This principle applies to both flying the airplane and managing radio communications. To “stay ahead” of communications, the best place to start is on the ground. Before takeoff,
How To Manage Airplane Fuel Efficiency
There are three things in aviation that do a pilot no good: altitude above you, runway behind you, and fuel you don’t have. How then do we ensure that we do have enough fuel and use it safely, effectively, and efficiently? For a safe flight, you must have sufficient
The Maintenance of American Flyers
Our full-time staff of mechanics keep you flying for maximum training unlike any other flight school. Feel free to give props to what American Flyers does above and beyond other flight schools. MECHANICS: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AMERICAN FLYERS At American Flyers, we understand that our maintenance team is
Is it time to buy your first airplane?
Whether you are learning to fly for fun or as a career, the journey of becoming a pilot is marked by many milestones. Among these, purchasing your first airplane can be one of the most significant. The price of new single-engine airplanes has surged to well over $400,000 in
Thomas Richards – CFI at Scottsdale, AZ (SDL) My favorite part of working for American Flyers is the staff because everyone is so supportive and friendly. I love training new pilots and being a part of their journey to achieving their goals. Seeing their satisfaction once they’ve accomplished a
Jacob Harvey
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF. I was born and raised in Indiana, but at 16 years old, I moved to Virginia, where I later attended Virginia Commonwealth University. I worked my way up in the roofing business as a sales agent for a business partner back home in
Patti Decote
PATTI DECOTE HAS BEEN AN INVALUABLE MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN FLYERS TEAM for the past three years. Serving as the Student Services Coordinator at the Addison, Texas South location, Patti’s commitment to the success and well-being of students and fellow employees is truly commendable. After taking a year off
dual flight simulator
Records show that methods to tell the future, like a crystal ball, have been used as far back as the 1st century. The 20th century is certainly much farther along in history regarding science, technology, education, and knowledge than the 1st century. Edwin Link made the first “flight simulator”
Understanding Autopilots
Even in the early days of aviation, the reduction of pilot workload was identified as an important path to increasing safety. As a result, the first autopilot was released in 1912 by the Sperry Corporation, just nine years after the Wright brothers’ first flight. While this 75-pound contraption would
Taylor Brooks
Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Taylor Brooks. I am a 22-year-old Southwest Airlines flight attendant and instrument-rated pilot. I currently attend American Flyers out of Conroe. How did you get into flying? I got into the world of aviation because of my family. I am
Staying The Course
Staying on course and not giving up on your dreams during flight training is a challenging endeavor that requires determination, passion, and unwavering commitment. As Winston Churchill famously said, “Never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty — never give in except to
Featured Staff Logan Thrailkill ADS-N
LOGAN THRAILKILL JOINED AMERICAN FLYERS IN JULY 2022 as an instructor at our Addison, TX – North location after completing his pilot training and obtaining his certifications from the American Flyers Pompano Beach, Florida location. Originally from Houston, Texas, Logan lived in various parts of the country before kickstarting
How To Nail The Perfect Landing
TO MAKE CONSISTENTLY GOOD LANDINGS, YOU NEED TO APPLY CONSISTENTLY GOOD PRACTICES. That is easier said than done, especially for less experienced pilots. It’s difficult because there are many variables to address during the landing process, such as airspeed, power, pitch, wind speed and direction, glide path, configuration, runway
Here Comes The Sun
A FEW MONTHS AGO, I DECIDED TO BUY A NEW PAIR OF SUNGLASSES. RATHER THAN JUST TRY ON A PAIR AND BUY THEM, I RESEARCHED ALL THE NUMBERS AND ABBREVIATIONS FEATURED ON THE TAGS. THIS TURNED OUT TO BE HIGHLY EDUCATIONAL. HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS AND SOME INFORMATION I
Featured Staff Hope Powell
HOPE POWELL JOINED AMERICAN FLYERS IN JANUARY 2022, marking the start of a remarkable journey that highlights her exceptional qualities as a featured staff member at our Pompano Beach location. Originally hailing from Jamaica, Hope frequently traveled to Canada to visit her family. At the age of 16, she
importance of a spin endorsement
From the beginning stages of our private pilot training, we know that a spin is an aggravated stall condition. During their training, the pictures shown to private pilot candidates in various publications generally show the airplane following a downward corkscrew path. Even worse, many of these pictures show the