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| == 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 |
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. | 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. | 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. | ||
| == Employment == | == Employment == | ||
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| Motto | Take Control |
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| Type | Academy |
| Established | 1999 |
| President | Raymond Sluk |
| Academic staff | 50+ |
| Students | 200+ |
| Location | Newnan, GA, Georgia, USA |
| Colors | Blue and Yellow |
| Website | www.faa-air.com |
Falcon Aviation Academy (Falcon Aviation Academy, LLC) is a division of Falcon Aviation Services, Inc. based out of Newnan, GA at the Newnan-Coweta County Airport (KCCO). Currently serving the Metro Atlanta area, students have graduated to occupy positions in commercial, corporate, and military aviation industries.
Mission Statement
To provide our customer with the highest quality of aviation training and experience in pursuing their aviation interests and/or careers. Within this goal we work 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 (KFFC).
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.
Employment
Our instructors have the unique opportunity to train regularly with a variety of students. Most full time instructors are able to earn the hours required for the ATP with in 12-18 months of beginning their career with us.
Falcon Aviation also provides opportunities and incentives to assist in completing CFII and MEI while employeed with the company.
Aircraft Maintenance
A fully staffed maintenance facility is located at the Newnan-Coweta training location. A staff of certified maintenance personnel are capable of taking care of your aircraft.
Being certified under Diamond, Cessna, and Theilert, they accomplish any maintenance need in a manner that is efficient, time sensitive and safe. Additionally they have the ability to complete warranty work all the paperwork and core shipments are processed in house to save you time and allow you to get back in the air quicker.
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
- 3 Cessna 150 (Cessna 150)
- 2 Cessna 152 (link)
- 2 Cessna 172 (link)
- 1 Cessna 182RG (link)
Piper & Beechcraft
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 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. Offering 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.
| Information | |
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| FAA Identifier: | KCCO |
| Elevation: | 970 ft. |
| Variation: | 04W |
| CTAF: | 122.70 |
Atlanta Regional Airport/Falcon Field (KFFC)
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 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 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.
| Information | |
|---|---|
| FAA Identifier: | AHN |
| Elevation: | 808 ft. |
| Variation: | 05W |
| Control Tower: | 126.30 |
Past Locations
Dekalb-Peachtree Airport / Chamblee, Atlanta (KPDK)
Commonly known as Peachtree-Dekalb or PDK, this location served Falcon Aviation for a much needed period of time while the Newnan Campus was being built to help during the times of increased growth.
LaGrange-Callaway Airport (KLGC)
This location served primarily as a maintenance hub and training overflow while the Newnan facility was being designed and built.