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5 Reasons Why the Airline Career Is Still Great

CareerBy Sling Pilot AcademyJuly 14, 2020

  Here are 5 reasons why, even during this coronavirus-induced severe downturn in many industries including commercial aviation, starting along the path of an Airline Pilot is still a great idea…   1) The Airline Pilot Career still has career earnings of close to $10 million According to Aviation Consultant Kit Darby, “A 30-year career…

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‼️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ‼️ Con ‼️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ‼️

Congratulations to:

1. Alexander for passing your Commercual check ride! 
2. Bailey for becoming a CFI! 
3. Yusuke for getting your MEI!
4. Wyatt for passing your Instrument check ride!
5. Yun for passing your PPL check ride!
6. Troy for passing your Instrument check ride!
7. Tanner for passing your PPL check ride!

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🥳 Latest Accomplishments at Sling 🥳 Congrat 🥳 Latest Accomplishments at Sling 🥳

Congratulations to:

1. Neil for becoming a CFII!
2. Nelson for passing your PPL check ride!
3. Noah for passing your Instrument check ride!
4. Omair for passing your Instrument check ride!
5. Parker for becoming a Commercial Multi-Engine pilot!
6. Rob for getting your MEI! 
7. Samuel for passing your PPL check ride!

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* Latest Accomplishments at Sling! * Congratulati * Latest Accomplishments at Sling! *

Congratulations to:

1. Laura for passing your Instrument check ride!
2. Katie for becoming a CFI!
3. Leroy for passing your PPL check ride!
4. Kaz for passing your PPL check ride!
5. Miso for passing your Commercial check ride!
6. Leah for becoming a CFII!
7. Kyle for passing your Commercial check ride!

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Sling Pilot Academy is now at the Santa Monica Air Sling Pilot Academy is now at the Santa Monica Airport! Watch our YouTube video now live on our channel as we take you on a tour of our new location!

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More congratulations are in order! Congratulation More congratulations are in order!

Congratulations to:

1. Ian for passing your Instrument check ride!
2. James for completing your first solo!
3. Jeff for becoming a CFI! 
4. Josh for becoming a CFI!
5. Kate for becoming a CFII!

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We have so many reasons to celebrate here at Sling We have so many reasons to celebrate here at Sling!

Congratulations to:

1. Danya for becoming a CFII!
2. Darrell for completing your first solo!
3. David for passing your Instrument check ride!
4. Doug for becoming a CFII!
5. Evan for becoming a CFI!

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Sling has had a lot of accomplishments lately! C Sling has had a lot of accomplishments lately! 

Congratulations to:

1. Amiyah for becoming a CFI!
2. Barrett for passing your Commercial check ride!
3. Bo for becoming a CFI!
4. Chasmyn for passing your Instrument check ride!
5. Chloe for passing your Commercial check ride!

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In this video, CFI Dominic Dee from Sling Pilot Ac In this video, CFI Dominic Dee from Sling Pilot Academy shares key tips and guidance to help student pilots successfully complete their first solo flight. From pre-solo preparation to in-flight procedures, we cover what instructors are looking for and how to approach this major milestone with confidence.

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Sling Pilot Academy is officially landing at Santa Sling Pilot Academy is officially landing at Santa Monica Airport!  Join us as we celebrate the opening of our brand-new location with the Sling Whisper, special guests, and more. Come see where future pilots take off! 
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CFI Garrett Lang and students Mike Theodorakis & K CFI Garrett Lang and students Mike Theodorakis & Kate Ciernia took to the skies in a Sling TSi, heading to Sun 'n Fun for some serious aviation vibes. Blue skies, good company, and a whole lot of lift! 
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FLY GOOD. DON’T SUCK. We are heartbroken by th FLY GOOD. DON’T SUCK. 

We are heartbroken by the passing of Rob Holland — a longtime friend of Sling Pilot Academy, a world-class aviator, and a shining example of excellence, discipline, and passion in aviation. Rob’s legacy will continue to inspire generations of pilots. Blue skies and tailwinds, Rob. You were the GOAT.
Pilot students Javier and Zachary took flight from Pilot students Javier and Zachary took flight from Torrance, California all the way to Lakeland, Florida for the epic Sun 'n Fun event! 
Cross-country challenges, stunning skies, and unforgettable moments — this was more than just a flight, it was a journey of passion, learning, and pure aviation adrenaline.

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Huge congrats Austin for reaching Private Pilot! Huge congrats Austin for reaching Private Pilot!

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Congrats Alli for passing your ASEL IR! #slingpil Congrats Alli for passing your ASEL IR!

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Look at our beautiful Irish Sling, the perfect rid Look at our beautiful Irish Sling, the perfect ride for Irish Justin O' Bryne who passed his commercial check ride! Congrats!

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Congrats to Luke for passing your commercial check Congrats to Luke for passing your commercial check ride!

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