Alexander (Alex) Souponetsky

"the shortage has only just begun" http://aviationweek.com/nbaa-2018/pilot-shortage-real-and-getting-worse

Legacy Aviation is proud to announce the arrival of its first flight simulator! Become instrument proficient not just current. Practice emergency scenarios that you cannot safely simulate in an aircraft. Fly in various customizable visibility, wind and turbulence conditions and most importantly log time towards your ratings for half the price of flying in the aircraft. Legacy Aviation’s new AATD (Advanced Aviation Training Device) is a DCX-MAX Pro Motion Simulator made by Precision Flight Controls. It has a 225 Degree field of view, electric servo motors providing simulation of actual flight with motion. The primary objective for the DCX-MAX Pro Motion Simulator is to provide a cost-efficient and effective tool in order to educate new students and to maintain flight proficiency and currency for certified pilots, but can be used for just about anything. Practice basic maneuvers and procedures VFR, learn to stay ahead of the aircraft and maintain currency IFR, or knock the rust off and r...

“tsunami of retirements” https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-the-pilot-shortage-could-change-the-way-we-fly

Boeing Forecasts Unprecedented 20-Year Pilot Demand as Operators Face Pilot Supply Challenges http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-07-23-Boeing-Forecasts-Unprecedented-20-Year-Pilot-Demand-as-Operators-Face-Pilot-Supply-Challenges#Closed

Wall Street Journal: Pilot Shortage Spurs Hiring Spree Airlines are boosting salaries and setting up training centers to combat what is projected to be one of the biggest-ever pilot shortfalls. Call me today to learn about our Airline Cadet Program - 215-969-0311 (Legacy Aviation @ Northeast Philadelphia Airport) https://www.wsj.com/articles/pilot-shortage-spurs-hiring-spree-1533720602

The US is facing a serious shortage of airline pilots " This is a classic case of low supply and high demand. This mismatch has created a perfect storm that could wreak havoc on the US airline industry over the next decade. The somber news is this shortage is going to get much worse." https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/airline-pilot-shortage-united-states/index.html

Going to flight school on the GI Bill? The House just passed a bill that could affect you. " The legislation, which passed with bipartisan support, also includes a provision that would allow students at public flight schools to use the total amount of the GI Bill they would get over the full 36 months of the benefit in 18 months, an option that would be specific to these programs. Additionally, it lifts a longstanding ban on being able to apply GI Bill funds toward a private pilot’s license." https://rebootcamp.militarytimes.com/news/education/2018/07/27/going-to-flight-school-on-the-gi-bill-the-house-just-passed-a-bill-that-could-affect-you/#.W18zvjB7uVI.link