CFI Michael and Captain Steve Gunkelman off to fly the warrior —

First flight at American Winds since he got hired at Express Jet 8 years ago. 

 No flight attendants, co-pilot, ground crew. What is he to do?


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Langley Checks for Bugs!

Geoff Langley checks out the bugs per square inch for before take off with Dad Don Langley.

They recently flew the Cessna 172SP to Carroll County Airport for lunch. 

Geoff is in his first year at Southern Illinois. ...in the aviation career.

A New Member to the American Winds Family

American Winds Family...welcomes Haimo!

Pictured...CFI Michael welcomes a new member to the American Winds family...Haimo! 

Welcome from all of us!

Bowen Flies!

Bowen took his first flight in the USA in a Piper Warrior. 

Bowen is pictured here with CFI Michael.

TIP FROM THE DESK OF THE CHIEF:
Do you know how to preheat a plane?

You should be preheating anytime it's in the 40's or lower.

Updates from the Chief!

Chief Denise keeps all of us updated on changes in the field of aviation.

Continue to watch for updates. Here are some through October 12, 2012. Check out the links for information. 

ASA's 2013 FAR/AIM Series and 2013 FAR for Aviation Maintenance Technicians 

Click on the link below to view the Update which contains the text changes, citations, effective dates, and revised figures:

http://www.asa2fly.com/farupdate

Chief Pilot Denise Talks About Changes!

There are changes to ASA's FAR/AIM Series. Take a look at the changes, download the up-to-date info. The site provides the most complete information available.

It is free to subscribe to the update subscription service. You will receive notices automatically when the FAA releases a procedural or regulatory change.

Use it with the 2013 books and you will be kept up to date through this email service through August, 2013.

Click on the link to view the Update and find text changes, citations, effective dates and revised figures. You will also find the new Pilot's Bill of Rights.

Check it out!

http://www.asa2fly.com/farupdate Also, the ASA FAR/AIM Series is available as an eBook and App. For more information on American Winds Flight Academy visit www.teachmetofly.com.

Wonder What Life is Like After You Graduate from American Winds? Take a Look!

First Officer Wojciech 

shared a photo from his day in 

Arizona. 

What a sight!

Congrats to Michael Lee on passing his Certified Flight Instrument Instructor certificate. He has been using his veterans benefits to prepare for a very fun, interesting and unique career. 

Mike also passed his MEI checkride. 
Standby!!! 

Find out where he is 
going after his training at 
American Winds. 

It is a dream job!