Sat, Mar 03, 2012
Clay Huckaby Of The Buda Fire Department Gets Pilot Certificate
Much Faster Than Normal
Clay Huckaby, Fire Chief of the Buda Fire Department recently
completed his lifelong dream of learning to fly at Redbird Skyport,
the new and innovative flight training facility located at San
Marcos Airport. He completed his training in a little over 3 weeks
and spent much less time in the actual aircraft then is normally
required.
The Flight Training provided by Skyport is a unique, proficiency
based, simulator centric curriculum that is changing long held
beliefs about the way pilots are trained. Roger Sharp, General
Manager, Flight Operations, Redbird Skyport says “the
national average to get a Private Pilots license is about 80 and
usually spaced over 6 or 8 months. With our training methods we can
produce skilled, competent pilots in 3 weeks with 30 to 40 hours in
the airplane, which amounts to a big cost and time savings for our
customers.” Clay was one of the first local residents to
complete a pilot’s license at Skyport. “Clay was a
great student. He was focused and picked it up quickly,”
added Sharp.
Clay had been researching flight schools for a while.
“Obtaining my private pilot license has been a lifelong goal.
I put a lot of research into trying to determine which flight
schools would fit my needs best. I visited several flight schools
throughout Central Texas. After visiting Redbird Skyport, I knew I
had found the school for me,” says Clay. “I was looking
for something more structured with a curriculum that would make
sure I actually obtained the proper knowledge and skills to become
a proficient pilot,” added Huckaby. Not only were the methods
and curriculum an attraction for Clay, but “Skyport offered
state of the art facilities, new aircraft, new full motion
simulators and knowledgeable instructors that worked one on one
with me to help me obtain my private pilot certificate in just a
few weeks. The instructors and staff made sure I was on track and
competent in the airplane.”
Clay is looking forward to using his new skills and is already
planning on getting more experience and advanced ratings with
Skyport. “I am really excited about the opportunities this
opens up for me. I can’t wait to get in the air!” he
said.
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