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'''Falcon Aviation Academy''' (Falcon Aviation Academy, LLC) is a division of Falcon Aviation Services, Inc. based out of ] at the ] (). Currently serving the Metro Atlanta area, students have graduated to occupy positions in commercial, corporate, and military aviation industries. '''Falcon Aviation Academy''' is a division of Falcon Aviation Services, Inc. based out of ] at the ] (). Certified as a FAR Part 141 () flight academy by the FAA, the academy as of 2014 operates three locations in the Metro Atlanta area (see Locations below).

It states on the company website that the mission is "to provide customers with the highest quality of aviation training and experience in pursuing their aviation interests and/or careers. The primary goal is to develop careers and to help ensure years of success and enjoyment in all aviation endeavors."<ref>
{{cite web
| url = http://www.faa-air.com/about/index.php?abouttabs=3
| title = Company Mission Statement
⚫ }}
Company Website accessed February 28, 2014</ref>


== Background == == Background ==
Falcon Aviation began in 1999 as Griffin Flight School located out of the Spalding County Airport () in Griffin, GA. The flight school quickly ran out of space and made the decision to move to Peachtree City, GA while at the same time acquiring and taking on the name of a local flight school, Peachtree Flight Center, operating at the Peachtree City Airport/Falcon Field (). Falcon Aviation began in 1999 as Griffin Flight School located out of the Spalding County Airport () in Griffin, GA. The flight school quickly ran out of space and made the decision to move to Peachtree City, GA while at the same time acquiring and taking on the name of a local flight school, Peachtree Flight Center, operating at the Peachtree City Airport/Falcon Field.

⚫ In 2002, Falcon Aviation began a multiple year fleet upgrade to transition from older model ] and ] to state of the art ]. The fleet upgrade offered more advanced cockpit training with ] avionics for the Instrument Course as well as other panel mount Garmin units for other training courses.

In 2006, additional locations were opened in the Metro Atlanta Area. Some served a specific purpose for a short term and others have proven to be a more viable opportunity.

As of 2014, Falcon Aviation Academy had over 200 students from all over the world in a aviation career focused curriculum with a majority training out of the Newnan-Coweta Location.

== Aircraft Maintenance ==
A fully staffed maintenance facility is located at the Newnan-Coweta training location with a staff of certified maintenance personnel that can complete routine or warranty work under Diamond, Cessna, and Theilert, through an efficient, time sensitive and safe process.


The maintenance division is led by highly qualified professionals that have a broad range of aviation backgrounds ranging from commercial fleets, military aircraft and well as general aviation and are fully trained to work on a range of aircraft types to include Piston, Turbo Prop and Jets.
⚫ In 2002, Falcon Aviation began a multi year fleet upgrade to transition from older model ] and ] to state of the art ].


== Fleet == == Fleet ==
==== Diamond Aircraft ==== ==== Diamond Aircraft ====
* 22 Diamond Eclipse (]) * 20+ Diamond Eclipse (])
* 6 Diamond Star (]) * 6 Diamond Star (])
* 6 Diamond Twin Star (]) * 6 Diamond Twin Star (])


==== Cessna Aircraft ==== ==== Cessna Aircraft ====
* 3 Cessna 150 (]) * 3 Cessna 150 (])
* 2 Cessna 152 (]) * 2 Cessna 152 (])
* 1 Cessna 172SP (]) * 2 Cessna 172 (])
* 1 Cessna 172RG (])
* 1 Cessna 182RG (]) * 1 Cessna 182RG (])


==== Piper & Beechcraft ==== ==== Piper & Beechcraft ====
* 1 Piper Arrow (]) * 1 Piper Arrow (])
* 1 Beechcraft Baron (]) * 1 Beechcraft Baron (])
* 1 Beechcraft King Air E90 (]) * 1 Beechcraft King Air E90 (])
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* 1 PCATD (Microsoft Flight X) * 1 PCATD (Microsoft Flight X)


== Locations == == Current Locations ==

==== Newnan-Coweta Co. Airport (KCCO) ==== ==== Newnan-Coweta Co. Airport (KCCO) ====
]<br />



Currently the corporate offices and primary training campus, Newnan was originally the 4th location added to the company back in 2007 due to it close proximity to the original training hub in Peachtree City, GA. It was quickly made known that the Newnan Airport had the ability to provide a prime location for expansion of the fast growing flight academy. Offered the ability to build a 20,000 square foot training and maintenance facility in addition to securing 5+ acres of land to provide for future expansion in the coming years. Currently the corporate offices and primary training campus, ] was originally the 4th location added to the company in 2007 due to its close proximity to the original training hub in ].<ref name=Locations>{{cite web| url = http://www.faa-air.com/about/locations.php| title = Company Training Locations|publisher=Falcon Aviation Academy|accessdate=February 28, 2014}} </ref> It was quickly made known{{who}} that the Newnan Airport had the ability to provide a prime location for expansion of the flight academy.


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|- |-
| FAA Identifier: || CCO | FAA Identifier: || KCCO
|- |-
| Elevation: || 970 ft. | Elevation: || 970 ft.
|- |-
| Variation: || 03W | Variation: || 04W
⚫ |-
| CTAF: || 122.70
|} |}

==== Atlanta Regional Airport/Falcon Field (KFFC) ==== ==== Atlanta Regional Airport/Falcon Field (KFFC) ====
]<br />



Formerly known as Peachtree City Airport/Falcon Field, this location was the primary location for over 10 years until the recent expansion and move to Newnan, GA. This location offers an excellent non-towered training base with the ability to access all necessary NAVAIDS within a 30 minutes included other towered based airports. The ], formerly known as Peachtree City Airport/Falcon Field, was the primary location of the academy for over 10 years until the move to Newnan, GA in 2008.<ref name=Locations/> This location offers an excellent non-towered training base with the ability to access all necessary NAVAIDS within a 30 minutes flight including busy commercial and corporate level towered airport training.


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! !! Information ! !! Information
|- |-
| FAA Identifier: || FFC | FAA Identifier: || KFFC
|- |-
| Elevation: || 808 ft. | Elevation: || 808 ft.
|- |-
| Variation: || 02W | Variation: || 04W
⚫ |}

⚫ ==== Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) ====
]<br />

Currently, the second busiest airport in the state of Georgia, PDK is an excellent location to get a handle on towered high capacity airports. Under a FAA Class D airspace designation it is also underlying a heavily operated section of the Atlanta Class B airspace in addition to being in close proximity to several other Class D airports.

{| class="wikitable"
⚫ |-
! !! Information
⚫ |-
| FAA Identifier: || PDK
|-
| Elevation: || 1003 ft.
|- |-
| Variation: || 02W | CTAF: || 123.05
|} |}


==== Athens-Ben Epps Airport (KAHN) ==== ==== Athens-Ben Epps Airport (KAHN) ====
]<br />



The Athens Airport is located approximately 50 miles North East of Atlanta, GA under a Class D airspace. This airport offers a great environment for student training by allowing access to multiple navigational aids as well as FAA operated control tower. In addition, two runways allow for the ability to cross train in a variety of conditions. The ] is located approximately 50 miles North East of Atlanta, GA under a Class D airspace. This airport allows access to multiple navigational aids as well as FAA operated control tower.<ref name=Locations/>


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| Elevation: || 808 ft. | Elevation: || 808 ft.
|- |-
| Variation: || 03W | Variation: || 05W
⚫ |-
| Control Tower: || 126.30
|} |}

== Past Locations ==
⚫ ==== Dekalb-Peachtree Airport / Chamblee, Atlanta (KPDK) ====


The ], commonly known as Peachtree-Dekalb or PDK, served Falcon Aviation for a time while the Newnan Campus was being built.

==== LaGrange-Callaway Airport (KLGC) ====


The ] served primarily as a maintenance hub and training overflow while the Newnan facility was being designed and built.

==Notes==
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Falcon Aviation Academy
MottoTake Control
TypeAcademy
Established1999
PresidentRaymond Sluk
Academic staff50+
Students200+
LocationNewnan, GA, Georgia, USA
ColorsBlue and Yellow   
Websitewww.faa-air.com

Falcon Aviation Academy is a division of Falcon Aviation Services, Inc. based out of Newnan, GA at the Newnan-Coweta County Airport (KCCO). Certified as a FAR Part 141 (see 14 CFR 141) flight academy by the FAA, the academy as of 2014 operates three locations in the Metro Atlanta area (see Locations below).

It states on the company website that the mission is "to provide customers with the highest quality of aviation training and experience in pursuing their aviation interests and/or careers. The primary goal is to develop careers and to help ensure years of success and enjoyment in all aviation endeavors."

Background

Falcon Aviation began in 1999 as Griffin Flight School located out of the Spalding County Airport (6A2) in Griffin, GA. The flight school quickly ran out of space and made the decision to move to Peachtree City, GA while at the same time acquiring and taking on the name of a local flight school, Peachtree Flight Center, operating at the Peachtree City Airport/Falcon Field.

In 2002, Falcon Aviation began a multiple year fleet upgrade to transition from older model Cessna Aircraft and Piper Aircraft to state of the art Diamond Aircraft. The fleet upgrade offered more advanced cockpit training with Garmin G1000 avionics for the Instrument Course as well as other panel mount Garmin units for other training courses.

In 2006, additional locations were opened in the Metro Atlanta Area. Some served a specific purpose for a short term and others have proven to be a more viable opportunity.

As of 2014, Falcon Aviation Academy had over 200 students from all over the world in a aviation career focused curriculum with a majority training out of the Newnan-Coweta Location.

Aircraft Maintenance

A fully staffed maintenance facility is located at the Newnan-Coweta training location with a staff of certified maintenance personnel that can complete routine or warranty work under Diamond, Cessna, and Theilert, through an efficient, time sensitive and safe process.

The maintenance division is led by highly qualified professionals that have a broad range of aviation backgrounds ranging from commercial fleets, military aircraft and well as general aviation and are fully trained to work on a range of aircraft types to include Piston, Turbo Prop and Jets.

Fleet

Diamond Aircraft

Cessna Aircraft

Piper & Beechcraft

  • 1 Piper Arrow (PA-28)
  • 1 Beechcraft Baron (link)
  • 1 Beechcraft King Air E90 (link)

Simulators

FAA Approved - Level 4

  • 1 SFT-3000 (ELITE Simulation Solutions)
  • 1 A.A.T.D. (X-Plane w/ Full Garmin G1000 cockpit)

PCATD (PC-based Aviation Training Device)

  • 1 PCATD (Microsoft Flight X)

Current Locations

Newnan-Coweta Co. Airport (KCCO)

Currently the corporate offices and primary training campus, Newnan-Coweta County Airport was originally the 4th location added to the company in 2007 due to its close proximity to the original training hub in Peachtree City, Georgia. It was quickly made known that the Newnan Airport had the ability to provide a prime location for expansion of the flight academy.

Information
FAA Identifier: KCCO
Elevation: 970 ft.
Variation: 04W
CTAF: 122.70

Atlanta Regional Airport/Falcon Field (KFFC)

The Peachtree City Airport, formerly known as Peachtree City Airport/Falcon Field, was the primary location of the academy for over 10 years until the move to Newnan, GA in 2008. This location offers an excellent non-towered training base with the ability to access all necessary NAVAIDS within a 30 minutes flight including busy commercial and corporate level towered airport training.

Information
FAA Identifier: KFFC
Elevation: 808 ft.
Variation: 04W
CTAF: 123.05

Athens-Ben Epps Airport (KAHN)

The Athens-Ben Epps Airport is located approximately 50 miles North East of Atlanta, GA under a Class D airspace. This airport allows access to multiple navigational aids as well as FAA operated control tower.

Information
FAA Identifier: AHN
Elevation: 808 ft.
Variation: 05W
Control Tower: 126.30

Past Locations

Dekalb-Peachtree Airport / Chamblee, Atlanta (KPDK)

The DeKalb–Peachtree Airport, commonly known as Peachtree-Dekalb or PDK, served Falcon Aviation for a time while the Newnan Campus was being built.

LaGrange-Callaway Airport (KLGC)

The LaGrange-Callaway_Airport served primarily as a maintenance hub and training overflow while the Newnan facility was being designed and built.

Notes

  1. "Company Mission Statement". Company Website accessed February 28, 2014
  2. ^ "Company Training Locations". Falcon Aviation Academy. Retrieved February 28, 2014.

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