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MANAGEMENT IN
canada >> Skywings Facilities
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Skywings provides numerous opportunities for the students upon successful
completion of the pilot training including placement options, career tracking
and guidance to ensure the student is on the "fast track" to a long and
successful career as a professional pilot.
LOCATION
Sky Wings is located in Red Deer, Alberta, midway between Edmonton and Calgary
International Airports. With Banff and the Rocky Mountains under an hour to the
west, sparsely settled woodlands to the north and precision I.F.R. approaches at
both international airports, Sky wings offer the pilots a unique opportunity to
experience all types of flying environments.
AIRCRAFTS
Skywings is equipped with modern avionics. They have aircraft that fit all
needs, from basic training aircraft to advanced multi-engine turbo prop
equipment far exceeding the CAR standards.
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Cessna C152 |
1 no |
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Cessna C172 |
8 no |
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Piper Seneca PA 34 |
1 no |
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Piper Navajo |
1 no |
Flight Training Device (FTD)-ATC 810
Flight Training Device(FTD)-Elite FTD
ALSIM 200 |
1 no
1 no
1no
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Single Engine training is being given in Cessna C152 and C172.
Multi-engine training is being given in Piper Seneca and Piper
Navajo.
AIR FIELD
A well
equipped modern Air Control Tower with VFR and IFR facilities, 2
Runways all makes the training a complete one with the experience of
flying into an International Airport.
GROUND SCHOOL
The professional staff of 8 instructors has amassed more
than 25,000 hours instructing single engine, multi engine, and I.F.R. flying.
They are also well qualified to teach the ground portions of the courses. Ground
training is conducted in large and well-equipped classrooms with multimedia
presentations. Instrument and Multi-engine preparatory training is provided on
an ATC 810 Flight Simulator and an Elite FTD.
ACCOMMODATION
The Town of Penhold is a short 5-minute drive from the
airport, and the City of Red Deer is a 10-minute drive. Accommodation in
flat-shared ones is available. Facilities include Kitchenette with microwave and
fridge. Within walking distance are a convenience store and a recreational
facility. Students have various choices of accommodation.
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