Petro Petula and Daniel Silvia: Our Newest CFIs

We are thrilled to extend a warm congratulations to Petro Petula and Daniel Silvia on their outstanding achievement of earning their Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certifications. Petro Petula “It’s truly a blessing to be able to say I’m now a flight instructor at Legacy, and I’m very excited to be where I am now. I’d…

From the Cabin to the Flight Deck: One Flight Attendant’s Journey

Over the years, Fly Legacy has trained a number of flight attendants who decided to make the transition from flight attendant to pilot. This transition comes with a number of very specific benefits as well as some specific considerations. Our CFI roster has included instructors with this history, including former CFIs Carlos Lopes and Luca…

Supercharge Your Private Pilot Journey: English Language Course

Are you an international aviation student looking to conquer the skies and communicate confidently? Now, you can save both time and money on your training with our specialized English Language Course designed for Private Pilot students. Our comprehensive Aviation English Video Course is meticulously crafted based on real-world insights into the challenges international students face.…

Meet Our Newest CFI: Max Strout

We would like to welcome our newest Fly Legacy Aviation team member – Max Strout. Max Strout: “I am beyond thrilled to become a flight instructor at Fly Legacy, there’s no other place that I would rather be an instructor. Fly legacy has become a home away from home. This journey has been filled with…

Soar to Success with CCBC and Fly Legacy Aviation

Starting this fall, Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) will offer its nationally renowned James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences Professional Pilot associate degree online in partnership with Fly Legacy Aviation. Future pilots who enroll at CCBC can complete all the program’s academic courses virtually while participating in flight training at one of nine…

Meet Our Newest CFI: Ramon Rodriguez

We would like to welcome our newest Fly Legacy Aviation team member – Ramon Rodriguez. Ramon Rodriguez: I’m excited to embark on this new Journey as a flight instructor, this journey is not easy, but certainly not impossible. Choosing the right school and the right flight instructor is the key to success. Fly Legacy is very…

Meet Our Newest CFI: Erica Carter

We would like to welcome our newest Fly Legacy Aviation team member – Erica Carter. Erica Carter: I am so excited to join Fly Legacy Aviation as a certified flight instructor! I’ve always had a love of flying since I was a child and growing up my family moved around the country frequently. I came to…

Max Malloy, Our Newest CFII

Fly Legacy would like to congratulate Max Malloy on passing his Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) check ride. “I want to thank Fly Legacy, as well as my instructor, Adam Gabriel, for helping me take another step in expanding my knowledge and furthering my aviation goals. I look forward to some cloud surfing with you…

FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award to Our Senior Check Instructor, Gene Nicolo

Gene Nicolo has been awarded the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.  This prestigious award is issued to pilots who have dedicated themselves to aviation safety and professionalism over the years. Gene was 18 years old and working as an automotive editor for the Chilton Book company, where he wrote two books, when he was…

Fly Legacy Congratulates Three New Certified Flight Instructors

We are thrilled to announce and congratulate three of our own, Dalip Haxhiu, Jennifer Sremanak, and Josh Fredette, on successfully becoming Certified Flight Instructors. We couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and dedication to achieving this milestone. As they embark on their journey as instructors, we wish them the best of luck in…

Welcome to the Fleet, N588LA and N589LA!

We are excited to announce that Fly Legacy Aviation added two new Piper 100i aircrafts to our ever-growing fleet. We are pleased to continue our expansion for our students’ convenience. Welcome to the Fleet, N588LA and N589LA!

Ryan LeGrand: PPL Through CFII in Five Months

We would like to welcome our newest Fly Legacy Aviation team member — Ryan LeGrand. We are proud to share an amazing accomplishment by one of our newest CFIIs, Ryan LeGrand. Ryan began his flight training here at Fly Legacy after deciding to make a career change into the aviation industry. Ryan achieved his PPL, IR, CPL,…

Meet Our Newest CFI: Gregory Stewart

We would like to congratulate Gregory Stewart on becoming a Certified Flight Instructor. A message from Gregory: I am excited to join the amazing team of highly professional instructors at Fly Legacy. I have been lucky to experience a variety of flight schools in my aviation career and can say without a doubt that Legacy…

Congratulations Dionis Deleon, CFII!

We would like to congratulate Dionis on passing his Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) checkride. A message from Dionis: Progress with success! There are many reasons why many flight instructors choose to instruct others! But now I get to do it in the clouds! I believe you sharpen your own skills when you teach techniques…

Soar to Success with CCBC and Fly Legacy Aviation

Fly Legacy Aviation is proud to announce a new partnership with Community College of Beaver County’s (CCBC) nationally recognized James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences (JMJSAS) allowing students in the Philadelphia region to fly with us while earning a two-year associate degree in Professional Pilot online at CCBC. New Partnership Trains Future Locally and…

2022 in Review

A Year in Review at Fly Legacy Aviation Successfully passed 96 graduates. Welcomed 11 new CFIs to our ever growing team. Added 3 new aircraft to our fleet: two Piper Pilot 100i and high performance Cessna 206. Welcomed our new Assistant Chief Pilot Cheryl Benish. Implemented String Theory Charter School Partnership. Continued to successfully offer…

Kristina Siry, Our Newest CFI

A message from Kristina Hi! I am honored to join this amazing group of professionals now as a CFI. Flight training might take hard work, dedication and commitment but it is also highly rewarding. Looking back on the journey, I am grateful to have had some amazing instructors and colleagues to help me shape who…

Winter Weather Flying at Fly Legacy

Fly Legacy Is a year-round flight school. Winter weather flying shouldn’t delay your training goals. With several months of winter weather ahead of us, now is a great time to consider best practices for the most efficient flight training schedule. Flight training during the winter months holds a number of benefits which include: Experience flying…

Alex Faiman, Our Newest CFI

A Message From Alex Greetings! I am extremely excited to join the team at Fly Legacy who share my passion for aviation. While my interest in aviation began young, my dreams of flying were not realized until a couple years following graduation from The Ohio State University. The road to achieving goals in aviation are…

Get to Know the Fly Legacy Aviation Maintenance Team

Ernest Arndt Director of Maintenance, IA, A&P Meet Fly Legacy’s Director of Maintenance, Ernest Arndt. Ernie became interested in vehicles at the age of 16. At the age of 25, he went to school at WYO Tech in California and obtained his Airframe and Powerplant License. After receiving his License, Ernie gained five years of…

Off to the Airlines

Katie Benson, Piedmont Airlines John Westervelt , PSA Airlines Kevin Charyszyn, PSA Airlines A Message From Our General Manager, Alex “I’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank Kevin Charyszyn for his dedication and hard work here at Fly Legacy. Kevin is the first person at the flight school to complete his entire…

Max Malloy, Our Newest CFI

A Message From Max I started my flight training in March of 2021, right here at Fly Legacy. The jump into Aviation was a career change, and came with a lot of unknowns and stress. Fortunately, I had selected a school with a group of supreme instructors and staff that made what I thought was…

Meet Our Newest CFI Kornel Pesti

A message from Kornel: Hi Everyone! It is a pleasure to start working with you all at Legacy! Throughout my time here, I’ve learned that dedication, time, and commitment are keys. Although the journey is challenging and sometimes draining, it will make you a better person and pilot. So for all the new and current…

Calling All Female Aviators!

Fly Legacy Aviation is hosting a social gathering for all past, present, and future female pilots on Sunday, November 20, 5-7pm. Come meet your fellow female pilots and share in light refreshments. For any questions please reach out to Jennifer or Kristina. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP to jens@flywithlegacy.com to let us…

Breaking Barriers and Bringing Aviation to Our Youth

The aviation industry is notoriously out of reach for many young men and women who have an interest in a career as a pilot. Cost, time commitment, and accessibility are just a few of the numerous barriers future pilots face when exploring training options. Fly Legacy Aviation and String Theory Charter School of Philadelphia are…

Cheryl Benish: New Assistant Chief Pilot

We are proud to introduce our new Assistant Chief Pilot Cheryl Benish! With over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, Cheryl brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team. As a child, Cheryl developed her passion for flying after taking one tour flight. From that day forward she always had her…

New Partnership With Brandywine Maintenance

Fly Legacy is proud to announce a new partnership with Brandywine Maintenance. Brandywine’s full-service maintenance shop offers dedicated and professional service at its core. With extensive general aviation experience, our mechanics have Inspection Authorization (IA) and a long history servicing aircraft and components produced by all major manufacturers: Cirrus, Cessna, Piper, Bonanza, Icon, Lycoming, Continental,…

Congrats Jerin Thomas, CFII

Fly Legacy would like to congratulate Jerin Thomas on passing his Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) check ride. “Thank you Fly Legacy and especially instructor Julian for helping me in achieving my CFII rating. Even with his busy airline training schedule, Julian took the time to help prepare me for my CFII checkride. I’m looking…

Welcome to the Fleet

We are excited to announce that Fly Legacy added three new aircraft to our fleet last month. Two new Piper 100i’s: N496LA & N497LA and a High-Performance Cessna 206. The Piper 100i’s are now available for rentals, solos and lessons. The Cessna 206 will be available soon for rentals as well! Keep an eye out…

New Administrative Assistant – Kiran Shazadi

We welcome to the team our new dispatcher, Kiran! Kiran is a junior at Penn State majoring in computer science. As a teenager she knew she wanted to go into aviation however what really locked in her passion was discovery flight with Fly Legacy. Kiran is avidly working towards her private pilot certificate and completed…

Congratulations Terrence!

Fly Legacy Aviation is proud to announce that our Operations Manager Terrence Hayes has graduated with his Private Pilot’s License! Your hard work and perseverance have paid off and we couldn’t be more excited to see your continued success in the future. You deserve it. A message from Alex: “Terrence has just proved once again…

Meet Our New CFI Sahal Mullan

My name is Sahal Mullan and in 2019 I decided to become a pilot. This was completely different from Computer Science which I was studying at Temple University. My passion for aviation started when I first stepped foot in an Airbus A380. Looking at that aircraft just made me ask, “how does that thing fly?”…

Off to the Airlines: Thank You Julian & Nikita!

Fly Legacy Aviation is proud to announce that our instructors Julian and Nikita are continuing their flight careers at the regional airlines. We’d like to thank you both so much for all your hard work and dedication. You have been amazing leaders, mentors, and colleagues throughout the last year. We wish you nothing but success…

Dionis Deleon, Our New Certified Flight Instructor

My name is Dionis Deleon and I’m a new CFI at fly legacy aviation! I was born and raised in Brooklyn NY and my family’s ethnic background is from the beautiful island of Dominican Republic. My aviation career began in 2013. Let me start off by saying that flying was always a dream of mine.…

Piedmont Airlines: Information Session

Piedmont Airlines is back for another seminar at Fly Legacy Aviation to provide an informational session about the current status of the professional pilot job market, their Airline Cadet Program, and to answer any questions that you might have. This is a must-attend event for you if you are interested in a career in aviation.…

Regional Airlines Massive Pay Increase

In response to the industry’s continued pilot shortage and to keep up with the large number of regional captains being hired by the major airlines, two of American Airlines owned regionals will see massive pay increases in the upcoming year. Starting entry-level first officers at both Envoy and Piedmont Airlines will soon be bumped to…

Learn to Fly Camp on PHL17

 PHL17 is talking to Alex Souponetsky, GM at FlyLegacy Aviation about the Young Pilot Summer Camp. If you have kids that dream of flying planes, they can do that this summer. An aviation camp in Philadelphia offers children the chance to literally take flight. PHL17’s Alex butler takes us to Fly Legacy Aviation to see…

String Theory Charter School Partnership

Fly Legacy Aviation has teamed up with String Theory Charter Schools to launch a new aviation academy in Philadelphia. Through this exciting initiative, high school students would be able to solo by 16, get their Private Pilot License by 17, become a Certified Flight Instructor by 18, and an Airline Pilot by 21. We are…

Seaplane Training Minutes From Philadelphia International Airport

Come satisfy that dream of learning to fly a seaplane just minutes from Philadelphia International Airport. With lakes and rivers to train in you’ll be sure you’re not only learning the fundamentals of seaplane flying, but also some of the more advanced skills needed to enable you to confidently land in less-traveled areas and explore…