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AV8 Unveils Online Flight Training Platform
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: Flight training provider AV8 has launched an online training program that was more than two years in the making.
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Aviation training provider AV8 Prep has launched an online flight school platform that has been under development for more than two years. Coursework paths include private pilot, instrument rating, commercial license, certified flight instructor, and drone operation license.
Featuring more than 2,000 clips of inflight video, green screen studio work, and live-style lectures/interviews, the lessons include 3D graphic animations, in-cockpit videos, interactive simulations, and real-time communication with instructors and fellow classmates. Instead of having one host/presenter, the program employs modules—each with five to 10 short lessons—that rotate between five instructors. Students can progress through the coursework at their own pace, anytime, anywhere.
“AV8 Prep gives aspiring pilots the chance to have more accessibility to all the necessary tools they need in one place,” said company CEO Drew Clark. “Our platform represents a significant leap forward in aviation training, offering a modern and accessible approach to learning.”
To publicize the launch, Clark and fellow AV8 Prep instructor Bob Kamm set off in a Cirrus SR22 on a mission to visit as many Florida airports as they could in 72 hours. The flight will be documented on YouTube, and for each one they reach, the company will award free enrollment to its online ground school through a code in the video.