This year, LIFT Academy had a very exciting change! LIFT applied for and was approved for examining authority from the FAA. This allows LIFT's Check Flight Instructors to conduct End-of-Course evaluations, and for LIFT to issue the certifications and ratings without the need for a checkride with a Designated Pilot Examiners. Continue reading below to learn about the great things that being approved for examining authority means for LIFT Academy and most importantly, our students!

While the airline industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Recently, The Boeing Company put out their updated 2020 Pilot and Technician Outlook report, which highlighted the need for 763,000 new pilots to enter the industry in the next 20 years. Continue reading below to learn more about the report and why the aviation industry is still a good option for our future pilots! 

Flight training at LIFT Academy has changed following the COVID-19 pandemic effecting the United States since March 2020. We have made many changes to ensure the safety of our students, instructors and staff - limiting people in the building, cleaning processes for our Diamond airplanes, To learn more about the changes we implemented and how we've made flight training safer, continue reading below. 

This year's gift guide has kept some of our favorite items from last year and added some new ones! If you are having trouble shopping for the #AVgeeks in your life, this is a great place to find the perfect gift for them!

We are forever grateful for the men and women who have served our country, especially those who chose LIFT as a pathway after service. This month, we have guest post from one of our LIFT students who is currently away at training, Joshua Boria-Osorio. Learn about Joshua's path to aviation and what his time in the military has taught him.