Cirrus Aircraft News

Independence Aviation Achieves Cirrus Platinum Training Center Designation

 
They join an Elite Group Recognized as Leaders in Aviation Training

 

Englewood, Colorado, June 15, 2011— Independence Aviation LLC (IA), based at Centennial Airport (KAPA) in Englewood, Colorado, has been designated a Cirrus Platinum Training Center by Cirrus Aircraft of Duluth, Minnesota. The prestigious appointment recognizes IA as a training center that “epitomizes premium quality service, exceptional training, outstanding support and state-of-the-art technical skill.”

“At IA we take aviation seriously while also having fun. Our objective has been to craft the best flight school and rental operation available. Being recognized by Cirrus as such is a great compliment to our team and organization,” said Robert “Bob” Stedman, President and Chief Pilot of IA. He and Chief Instructor Pilot Charles “Chuck” Gensler are both Cirrus Platinum Certified Standardized Instructor Pilots (Platinum CSIP.)

In order to achieve Platinum status, IA has to meet and maintain stringent requirements, including training in Cirrus’ newest and most advanced aircraft utilizing Perspective by Garmin™ avionics. They also must use Cirrus-accepted training syllabi to promote a high level of standardization and safety during flight training. Both the available rental fleet and instructor corps reflect the business focus on safety and fun.

Currently one of a select few Platinum Training Centers in the world, IA is proud to be recognized as a leader in flight training, both in the Rocky Mountain region and the nation.

About Independence Aviation

Independence Aviation (IA) provides aircraft rentals, aviation instruction and pilot mentoring programs, plus aircraft and hangar management. Founded in 2007 by two veteran Certified Flight Instructors, the firm is guided by a philosophy that relationship-based flight instruction produces superior private pilots. Key elements of IA’s approach are to teach students in airplanes they’d be willing to fly cross-country, and mentor them as they evolve to aircraft that fly faster and higher. All IA planes are used for instruction and rentals to qualified pilots. The entire fleet is equipped with modern avionics and current databases, and each aircraft is impeccably maintained in both mechanical operations and appearance.

Contact

Independence Aviation, LLC

12780 East Control Tower Road, # J-15

Englewood, CO  80112

www.ia-kapa.com

303.858.1600

 

Cirrus Welcomes Cal Air Aviation as Cirrus Training Center

Cirrus Aircraft welcomes Cal Air Aviation to our growing network of Cirrus Training Centers. Cal Air is located on the Southwest corner of the Torrance, CA airport (KTOA).

Cal Air caters to the aviation enthusiast who desires to be on the cutting edge of innovation and fly in state of the art aircraft. As a Cirrus Training Center, Cal Air offers a full lineup of training options for current and future Cirrus pilots, including primary and advanced training, transition training, and recurrent training.

Cal Air's facility offers a true professional flight school experience including an extensive library of books, supplements, handouts, computer based training aides, and other resources. Students and pilots are welcomed to stop by anytime to study, sit in on ground lessons, observe flights from the back seat, or just hang out with other people who share the same passion for aviation.

Jonathan Lucas, owner of Cal Air, is working dilligently to obtain a Cirrus-specific simulator, which they plan to take delivery of in the spring.

Contact Cal Air to begin your Cirrus training today!

CIRRUS AIRCRAFT ANNOUNCES A PRESTIGIOUS NEW HONOR:

 

At Cirrus Aircraft, we understand that our owners expect knowledgeable, highly trained professionals, full-service maintenance and training facilities, and an array of amenities when they bring their aircraft in for service or seek flight training. We are committed to providing our owners with a network of the best maintenance and training facilities in the business.

Our current Cirrus service and training network is made up of top-quality facilities, held to the highest standards in service and training. Now, we are raising those standards by honoring the highest performing Cirrus Authorized Service Centers (ASCs), Cirrus Training Centers (CTCs), and Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilots (CSIPs) with a prestigious honor we’re calling a Cirrus Platinum Partner, signifying the best-of-the-best in our network.

When you select a Cirrus Platinum Service or Training Partner, you can rest assured that you are visiting a premier facility that prioritizes customer satisfaction above all else. These facilities have reached partnership and commitment to Cirrus Aircraft and our valued owners. Additionally, their flight instructors and service technicians are the most experienced and have shown dedication to professional development.

Cirrus congratulates our Platinum Partners for their commitment to the highest quality customerservice and technical skill. To find a Platinum Partner near you, search our maps using the Platinum Partner sort function for Service or Training.

Read more about the exemplary quality standards met by our Platinum Partners:

Training:  Platinum Training Partners

Service:  Platinum Service Partners