Taking flying lessons in Philadelphia during winter looks a little different than in warmer months, especially when you’re training in a multi-engine aircraft. Cold air, snow, and shifting weather patterns can slow things down or change your training schedule without much warning. That’s part of what makes winter flying in the Northeast both challenging and…
Fly Legacy Aviation is beyond excited to officially hire our four incredible instructors who’ve been with us from day one! From their first lesson to earning their CFI wings, they’ve grown right here, and now they’re ready to guide the next wave of pilots. True homegrown talent! Brooks Maxedon After a 12-year career in the…
New Cutting-Edge Trainers: Piper Pilot 100i Fly Legacy Aviation is excited to welcome ten new Piper Pilot 100i aircraft to our training fleet this month, bringing our total to twenty Piper Pilot aircraft for the school! These cutting-edge trainers are currently being painted with our signature livery and will be ready for pickup in…
John Aytch: My journey in aviation began in my sophomore year of college. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I realized it was the perfect time to finally chase a passion I have had for years. I booked a discovery flight at Fly Legacy Aviation, and I was hooked the moment we took off. From that point…
Oleksiy Goncharov Before I sat in a cockpit, I spent years ballroom dancing, a passion that taught me discipline, connection, and focus. Through dancing, I had the privilege of meeting many incredible people, including my best friend, Nikita Lylyk, a successful pilot and former flight instructor at Fly Legacy Aviation who would later help inspire…
Kiran Shazadi My aviation journey was an incredible experience, filled with exciting opportunities and unforgettable experiences. From the thrill of my first solo flight to the countless lessons learned from experienced instructors, every step has been meaningful. While studying computer science, aviation quickly became a huge part of who I am. Meeting instructors like Sahal,…
Aubrie Cresswell My journey in aviation began as a childhood dream. Growing up in Yosemite National Park, I watched search and rescue and aspired to become a helicopter pilot. However, life led me down a different path during college. While studying at the University of East London, I spent hours watching planes arrive and depart…
Welcome to Our New Flight Instructor, Jacquelyn O’Neill! My journey in aviation began late into my college career. At that point in my life, the stress and uncertainty of my future consumed me as I searched for a career path that would not include some sort of office chair and cubicle. I was lucky enough…
Welcome to Our New Flight Instructor, Tom Ringe! My journey in aviation began late into my college career. At that point in my life, the stress and uncertainty of my future consumed me as I searched for a career path that would not include some sort of office chair and cubicle. I was lucky enough…
We are excited to announce that our flight simulator has been upgraded to X-Plane 11, bringing you a new era of immersive and realistic flying. Get ready for an enhanced simulation experience! • New aircraft: Enjoy flying with an expanded fleet • Updated user interface • Easier and more intuitive controls • Service vehicles: Enhanced…
Welcome to Our New Flight Instructor, Tom Ringe! My road to becoming a pilot started ten years ago when a friend took me flying in his airplane and inspired me to start flight training. My fascination for aviation has always existed, but it wasn’t until I moved to America that I got the opportunity to…
Breaking News! We are excited to announce that Fly Legacy Aviation has expanded our flight school operations to South Florida! We are now opened in Pembroke Pines, Florida and ready to accept new students looking to make their careers in aviation! Located in sunny North Perry Airport, Fly Legacy Aviation offers sunny skies and a…
We are thrilled to announce our new flight instructors, Patrick Williams! “I started my journey with Fly Legacy five years ago after my wife arranged a discovery flight for my birthday. I have always been interested in flying and being a pilot, a passion born from tagging along with my dad, a now retired Navy…
Fly Legacy is thrilled to congratulate Nazariy Danylyshyn and Jackson Combe on their achievement of earning their Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certifications. Nazariy Danylyshyn “To be free from the embrace of gravity, even for a moment, is an exhilarating experience. I am not a person who has dreamed about aviation from childhood. I always thought that…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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,…
CFIIs are responsible for teaching pilots how to fly in instrument conditions. If you are ready to pursue your instrument rating, call us today to schedule with Kristina or Sahal!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 je**@***********cy.com to let us…
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…