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| Formation | April 2009 |
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| Type | Flying school |
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| Website | HighlandAviation.com |
Highland Aviation Training Ltd is an Approved Training Organisation.[1] It is located at Inverness Airport in Scotland, at the North Apron of the airfield[citation needed].
Highland Aviation offers flight training for private pilots and aircraft maintenance, including for Piper and Cessna Aeroplanes and Autogyro/Rotorsport Gyrocopters.It provides the following courses in accordance with the Aircrew Regulations:[1]
- CRI(A) Single - Class Rating Instructor (Aeroplanes) - can be single engine, multi engine or both
- CR SEP(A) (Land) - Single Engine Piston Rating
- FI(A) - Flying Instructor (Aeroplanes)
- LAPL(A) - Light Aircraft Pilots Licence (Aeroplanes)
- PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplanes)
Highland Aviation currently has over 500 members[citation needed].
History
[edit]Highland Aviation started in 2009 with a small fleet of Piper Aircraft [citation needed], and now operates eight aircraft, including three gyrocopters.[citation needed]
Highland Aviation was the first company to gain the CAA's Approved Training Organisation Gyroplanes status.[2]
Experiencing continued growth throughout 2018/19, Highland Aviation became a Part.145 Subpart F approved organisation, allowing the organisation to perform maintenance on a wider range of aircraft. Highland Aviation maintains nearly twenty aircraft.[citation needed]
The organisation has received multiple awards for its flight experiences, including a 2019 Travel and Hospitality award.[citation needed]
Current Fleet
[edit]Highland Aviation currently has a fleet of eight aircraft.[3]
| Aircraft | Quantity | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| AutoGyro 914 (Cavalon) | 1 | 2 |
| AutoGyro 912 (MTOsport) | 1 | 2 |
| Cessna 172S | 1 | 4 |
| Piper PA28-161 | 1 | 4 |
| Piper PA38-112 | 3 | 2 |
External links
[edit]- National Private Pilots Licence Information
- UK Civil Aviation Authority
- UK Light Aircraft Association
References
[edit]- ^ a b UK Civil Aviation Authority. PPL flying schools and organisations [1] Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Highland Aviation at Inverness Airport marks 100 years since first autogyro flight". The Northern Times. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Our Fleet". Highland Aviation. Retrieved 23 July 2024.