AVIATION CLASS OFFERED DURING THE SUMMER AT IOWA LAKES

Iowa Lakes Community College will be offering an Aircraft Transition Training class this summer at several area airports.

The class includes flexible hours, and individuals can gain experience in a brand new flight simulator as well as the college’s state-of-the-art Cirrus SR20 airplane. Individuals will receive training that can certify them to fly planes with glass cockpits.

A ‘pinch hitter’ course for spouses is also available this summer. This class will teach participants how to tune radios and make calls as well as learn to land planes and  deploy a parachute on a Cirrus plane.  This course is valuable to non-pilot spouses and loved ones for ‘peace of mind’ while flying. 

Summer is a good time to run this course, according to Ron Duer, Aviation/Airport Management Program Co-Coordinator and chief flight instructor.

“This is a good time of the year for this class because our flight instructors have more time when most students head home for the summer,” Duer said. “For those area pilots that already have their pilot’s license, this is a chance to upgrade to the technologically advanced airplanes that meet FITS - the FAA Industry Training Standard. 

To register for this class please call the Estherville campus at 1-800-242-5106 or 712-362-2604.