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June 14, 2016

Airborne 06.14.16: Sporty's Online FIRC, Glacier Landing, Icon 'Puffery'

Also: MH370 Update, Aero-Calendar, ViaSat, Al Worden, Remote Piloting Helicopters, Airplane On Roof, Lisa Pathfinder

Sporty’s Pilot Shop has developed what they say is a fresh new option for flight instructors looking to renew their CFI certificate, using a modern online learning system. They call it their ‘eFIRC’. They say, because the 16 hour course may be completed up to three months before and actual CFI expiration date, this home study course can be spread out to make it convenient for the CFI. The course’s 17 lessons do not have to be completed in any specific order. Each course lessons ends with an exam which prepares the instructor for the final exam. Sporty says their eFIRC was developed from scratch with today’s modern CFI in mind so users

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