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Sling Pilot Academy Unveils Long Beach Airport Expansion, Quieter Airplane

Career, CommunityBy Sling Pilot AcademyMarch 6, 2025

Sling Pilot Academy has expanded to Long Beach Airport, unveiling the new Whisper Sling—a quieter, fuel-efficient training aircraft designed to reduce noise pollution. Learn more about this innovative step toward sustainable aviation.

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Santa Monica, CA (KSMO):
3159 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA 90405

San Diego, CA (KSEE):
1835 N. Marshall Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020

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⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulat ⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulations to: 1. Jack for passing your IFR checkride! 2. Cameron for passing your IFR checkride! 3. Mike for passing your PPL checkride! 4. Max for passing your Multi-Engine checkride! 5. Anton for passing your Commercial checkride! 6. Noah for passing your CFI checkride! #checkride #checkridepassed #learntofly #ppl #ifr
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What can you expect during your first flight with What can you expect during your first flight with us at Sling? ⭐️ An instructor right beside you the whole time ⭐️ Encouraging support and careful guidance ⭐️ The option to help with takeoff, landing, and more We are here to support you every step of the way! #discoveryflight #firstflightexperience #futurepilot #learntofly #pilottraining
⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulat ⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulations to: 1. Georgia for passing your CFI checkride! 2. Ashlyn for passing your Multi-Engine checkride! 3. Molly for passing your Commercial checkride! 4. Relyn for passing your CFII checkride! 5. Katie for passing your CFII checkride! 6. Harper for passing your PPL checkride! #learntofly #checkride #flightschool #pilottraining #pilotschool
⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulat ⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulations to: 1. Czyla for passing your CFI checkride! 2. Jiun for passing your CFI checkride! 3. Ryan for completing your first solo! 4. Grant for passing your MEI checkride! 5. Sean for passing your CFII checkride! 6. Zach for completing your first solo! #checkride #learntofly #flightschool #pilottraining #flightacademy
Today we are extending a big congratulations to on Today we are extending a big congratulations to one of our alumni - @kissesfromtheclouds! Megan was a flight attendant at Delta before she started training with us here at Sling. Fast forward years later… She is now a pilot at Delta! What a full circle moment. We are so proud that we were able to help you along your journey, Megan! Congratulations and can’t wait to see what you do next!
⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulat ⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulations to: 1. Antonio for completing your first solo! 2. Tyler for completing your first solo! 3. Marko for passing your PPL checkride! 4. Sean for passing your CFI checkride! 5. Amanda & Christian for passing your MEL checkrides! 6. Jacob for passing your PPL checkride! #checkride #flightschool #learntofly #pilotschool #pilotstudent
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⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulat ⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulations to: 1. Taylor for passing your MEI checkride! 2. Cooper for passing your PPL checkride! 3. Zack for passing your IFR checkride! 4. Jaxson for passing your IFR checkride! 5. Otto for passing your IFR checkride! 6. Jonathan for passing your PPL checkride! #checkride #learntofly #pilottraining #flighttraining #pilotacademy
We’re here at the @womeninaviation 2026 Conference We’re here at the @womeninaviation 2026 Conference!! Stop by our booth if you’re looking for an inclusive and supportive flight school! 🤗 #iamwai #womeninaviation #womeninaviationinternational #learntofly #flightschool
Come find us at the Women in Aviation Convention h Come find us at the Women in Aviation Convention here in Dallas, TX! #womeninaviation #wai #womeninaviationinternational #learntofly
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⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulat ⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulations to: 1. Kylie for passing your IFR checkride! 2. Spencer for passing your IFR checkride! 3. Parker for passing your MEI checkride! 4. Devin for passing your IFR checkride! 5. Mark for passing your Commercial checkride! #flighttraining #checkride #checkridepassed #flightschool #learntofly
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⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulat ⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulations to: 1. Kaweika & Sully for passing your Multi-Engine checkrides! 2. Denisse for passing your Commercial checkride! 3. Colt for passing your CFII checkride! 4. Grant for completing your first solo! #checkride #checkridepassed #flightschool #flighttraining #pilotschool
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⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulat ⭐️ Latest Accomplishments at Sling ⭐️ Congratulations to: 1. Danya for passing your Multi-Engine checkride! 2. Evan for passing your Multi-Engine checkride! 3. Anthony for completing your first solo! 4. Dean for completing your first solo! 5. Aaron for passing your IFR checkride! #learntofly #flightschool #pilottraining #checkride #checkridepassed
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