Advantage Aviation
Center for Professional Flight Training
Fleet
We use Mooney aircraft exclusively for training. Mooneys are classified by
the FAA as high performance, complex aircraft. Most schools use simple fixed
gear aircraft. Why train in a high speed, retractable gear aircraft instead of
low power fixed gear aircraft typically used by 90% of flight schools? Simple.
In one word, quality. All of your flying time will be of the performance quality
that will be required to fly larger aircraft. Transition from a
high-performance, complex single to multi-engine or turbine aircraft takes half
the time or less, than it takes from a low-performance aircraft. Normally pilots
trained to fly in high performance aircraft from their first flight usually make
for better pilots. Additionally comparing Mooneys to training aircraft used at
other schools is like comparing a Porsche to a Yugo.
We augment all training with FAA approved flight training devices. Studies
have shown that the proper use of FTD’s in flight training can expedite the
learning curve. Plus all major airlines use FTD’s in training new pilots and
for maintaining currency for veteran pilots. So if it works for them it will
work for you. Also the more time spent in a FTD during your training will help
your comfort level when you have your initial job interview "sim check
ride".
Airliner "glass
cockpit"
Typical Mooney cockpit
Links
Mooney Aircraft Company
Garmin Down load
this GPS
simulator
Turbine Engines. Article on how turbine engines work
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