As the sport aircraft sector has ramped up in the last couple of years, one concern has been getting enough qualified instructors and sport aircraft at airports around the country to train eager new students. One company working on a solution is Sportsplanes.com, which has created a network of Sport Aircraft Regional Centers. On Wednesday, CEO Josh Foss said Leading Edge Aviation, of Rutherfordton, N.C., is the latest addition to that network. “It was a perfect fit with our plans for expansion,” said Greg Turner, manager of Leading Edge. “Sportsplanes.com is headed in the right direction for the future of aviation and we wanted to be a part of it. The aircraft they represent should do very well in our territory of North and South Carolina.” Turner has ordered a Skylark for demonstration flights and will be bringing in an Ikarus C42 for flight training.
Sportsplanes.com Expands LSA Training Network
Key Takeaways:
- The expanding sport aircraft sector is facing a challenge due to a shortage of qualified instructors and available aircraft for student training.
- Sportsplanes.com is addressing this issue by developing a network of Sport Aircraft Regional Centers across the country.
- Leading Edge Aviation, based in Rutherfordton, N.C., has become the latest addition to Sportsplanes.com's network.
- Leading Edge plans to incorporate aircraft like the Skylark and Ikarus C42 to offer demonstration flights and flight training in the North and South Carolina region.
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