What a month!!!!!

Wow, I can't believe that April is almost over and this is the second blog for the month. There has been a lot going on here at Fly Corona, so here are the hilights....

We welcomed our very first 2011 Skycatcher on Friday and there is quite a buzz around the office.

The aircraft comes with the G300 avionics system, which is quite easy to master. The aircraft will be available for private pilot or sport pilot licenses and for rent, with a special checkout required.

Today, we also welcomed another aircraft to the fleet. N20556 which is a Cessna 172M. It is IFR equipped with dual CDI's, dual comms. She is clean and ready to fly!





We are also launching our official 150 day Fast track Professional Pilot Program which will take you from 0 to 250 hours in 150 days. With the new hiring regulations with the airlines, this program will get you to the CFI level faster, which means you will start building your total hours sooner. You will finish with enough hours and experience to pass the ATP.
Classes start on June 1 and this will be an academy style class with fellow students. Call the office at (951) 272-3942 or email me at kevin@flycorona.com for more details.

Checkrides in the month of April...

Congrats to the following new Private Pilots!!

Jordan Pastor - one of our youngest private pilots at the young age of 17, just got his wings on April 29th with DPE Andrea!

Ken Johnson who earned his private pilot wings on April 24th with DPE Andrea

Sohail Simjee who earned his wings on April 16th with DPE Andrea

Jake White who is now one of the most excited private pilots in Corona. He earned his wings on April 10th with DPE Andrea.

Here is what's up in maintenanceland......

Let's start with the twins....

Seneca is expected to be back online at the end of the week and will be ready for all those multi engine students and time builders!
Twin Comanche will be ready in a few weeks, going through a 100hr inspection.

61Q - Is still waiting for an engine overhaul, we anticipate another month till it is ready to go
526 - Has a new carb and mags and is flying better than ever
68U - is going strong
739 - is flying IFR students and time builders these days
4DT - has a great following and is flying much better after a well needed rest with the mechanics
94M - had its pitot static test done and is ready for more IFR training!
556 - our newest member to the fleet. It is a 172M and IFR rated. Come by and grab some sky!
63B - just helped another student pass the checkride and is on a time building mission
17J - Just had an annual inspection and is ready for another 100 hours of training and time building.
182 - our beloved Debonair is running stong and loving the Garmin 530 GPS and audio panel upgrade!
241 - Skycatcher...our new addition to the fleet is a fun flyer. She is sport pilot rated. Come by and take a gander and a test flight.

Winfleet flying club is also up and running, Come on by for more information or go to our website at www.wingfleet.com to checkout the aircraft and rates. We are always looking for additional aircraft to add to the club. Rumor has it that there maybe a Mooney and a Cirrus joining up soon.
We will keep you posted.

The weather forecast is expected to be nice and sunny, so come on by and grab some sky!

--Kevin.