Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Tuesday announced a partnership with the Advanced Air Mobility Association (AAMA), a nonprofit initiative working with the private sector, universities, government, and other stakeholders to create “road maps” for the introduction of AAM aircraft, tailored for major U.S. cities. Under the agreement, AAMA will leverage the expertise of Embry-Riddle faculty and provide students with opportunities for project collaboration, internships, and more.

AAMA was launched publicly in April and is led by president and CEO Antonio Campello, an Embraer executive of more than 30 years who most recently headed Embraer-X—the company’s innovation arm and technology incubator.

Johann Bordais, president and CEO of Embraer air taxi arm Eve Air Mobility, a spinoff of EmbraerX, sits on the group’s board, which also includes Bristow Group executive David Stepanek and Republic Airways executive Charles Hillis. Both Bristow and Republic are Eve partners.

In addition, AAMA adviser Frank Di Bello previously served as president and CEO of Space Florida, an Eve investor. Michael Amalfitano, who sits on Eve’s board, is on Embry-Riddle’s board of trustees.

However, Campello told FLYING that AAMA receives no funding from Embraer or Eve and is fully agnostic, working with all platforms and OEMs and favoring no company. He said the group has been inviting AAM operators, aircraft manufacturers, industry groups, universities, and city governments to help build the ecosystem needed to bolster a new wave of transportation.

Passenger- or cargo-carrying electric air taxis, for example, will require vertiports, special takeoff and landing sites fitted with chargers and other equipment. Designing, building, operating, and regulating these sites will be a collaborative effort.

AAMA intends to establish “readiness laboratories,” where stakeholders can create and implement a minimum viable product (MVP). Businesses use MVPs, which typically are designed with just enough features to be usable for early customers, to gauge the feasibility of an idea. Essentially, the group is looking to launch a beta version of an AAM ecosystem and receive feedback from customers on how it could be improved.

AAMA will use funding generated from membership fees, grants, events, and fees charged to use its readiness labs to create reports describing how different regions can integrate air taxis and other novel aircraft. Per a pitch deck viewed by FLYING, it will also advocate for key regulations on Capitol Hill.

According to Embry-Riddle, AAMA will work with university faculty that lead AAM programs, such as within the Eagle Flight Research Center. Kyle Collins, an assistant professor of aerospace engineering and the director of the center, said it has been exploring the topic for years.

Embry-Riddle students will also be able to work directly with AAMA members on projects and will have opportunities to intern with the association and its member organizations.

“We’re excited to see our team of experienced professionals collaborating with researchers, faculty, and students to propose innovative and customized solutions aimed at implementing a safe and efficient advanced air mobility ecosystem in cities and regions across the globe,” said Campello.

Separately, Embry-Riddle is collaborating with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), which manages Orlando International Airport (KMCO), to explore the integration of AAM operations at that site. In addition, researchers are working under a $1.4 million NASA grant to study how air taxis can take off quietly and safely in dense urban environments and turbulent conditions.

It’s unclear how much access AAMA will be granted to those projects, but the organization will hope to glean insights from top aviation experts.

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The Tecnam P92 MkII will be a pivotal asset during competitions, showcasing its prowess in message drops, navigation, power-off landings, and various challenging events. Known for its success in Region IX flight competitions, the Eagles Flight Team aims to elevate its performance with this cutting-edge addition.

Ken Byrnes, Embry-Riddle’s assistant dean and flight chair, emphasized the significance of selecting the Tecnam P92 MkII.

• READ MORE: Tecnam P92 MkII Enters New Era 

“Our selection of the Tecnam P92 at Embry-Riddle reflects a step change in the continuation of providing safe, reliable, and cost-efficient platforms for our Eagle’s Flight Team to remain competitive in the future,” Byrnes said.

David Copeland, director of sales at Tecnam U.S., also expressed enthusiasm about the Eagles Flight Team adopting Tecnam’s aircraft.

“The P92 is a stable, solid, and cost-effective platform that has proven to be the go-to aircraft for flight school programs around the world,” Copeland said. “We are excited to see the Eagles Flight Team piloting Tecnams into the future.”

The P92 MkII boasts enhanced short-field performance, superior climb characteristics, and increased efficiency, thanks to its composite fuselage. With an expanded cabin volume offering improved comfort and advanced Garmin G3X touch avionics, including synthetic view and ground proximity warning, the Eagles Flight Team gains a technological edge in its collegiate aviation pursuits.Tecnam stands at the forefront of eco-friendly aviation initiatives—and the P92 MkII is no exception. Recognized as part of the world’s most environmentally friendly training fleet, Tecnam’s commitment to sustainability aligns with the aviation industry’s emissions goals. Flight schools using Tecnam’s single- and twin-engine fleet can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 60 percent, setting a new standard in eco-friendly flight training.

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Davidson joined the charter sales team at Solairus, an aviation services company, at the age of 19 in 2014. Known for his drive talent and passion for aviation, he became an integral part of the Solairus team and was admired by coworkers, who affectionately called him “Super Chad.”

“Chad was a life force in the Solairus organization, not just because of his relationships and day-to-day influence on our business but because he represented what was possible for the future of our company and business aviation overall,” Solairus CEO Dan Drohan said. “At only 29 years old, he was already a symbol of promise for the next generation of leadership at Solairus and in our industry. He was, more importantly, a great human being.”

In addition to his work in business aviation, Davidson was an active volunteer, mentor, and member of his church community. He participated in charitable flights for PALS Airlift Services, which transports medical patients for treatment when they are unable to fly commercially.

The scholarship fund aims to support students pursuing bachelor of science degrees in aviation business administration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. The fund will provide scholarships to individuals “who exhibit the same level of passion, dedication, and leadership that defined Davidson’s life and career,” Solairus said.

Added Drohan: “The creation of a scholarship fund to invest in young, promising people like Chad who can leave their own mark on business aviation seems like a fitting tribute to the memory of a great person who made such a positive impression on Solairus, our clients, and the industry.”

Dr. Alan Stolzer, dean for Embry-Riddle’s College of Aviation, said the school is honored to be a part of Davidson’s legacy in the aviation community.

“Embry-Riddle is honored to be…stewards of the Chad Davidson Business Aviation Leadership Scholarship Fund,” said Stolzer. “This fund will help support the next generation of aviation professionals who want to make a positive impact in their business aviation careers.”

Learn more and donate here.

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NAFA Foundation president Jim Blessing and board member Lou Seno  joined Dr. Shanan Gibson, dean of the college of business at Embry-Riddle, at a signing ceremony at NBAA-BACE at the university’s booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The intersection of aviation knowledge with a master’s in business holds particular appeal to a wide cross-section of the aerospace industry, as companies across the board seek applicants possessing both areas of acumen. Seno noted that workforce development tops the list of key concerns for aviation businesses, and he welcomes the collaboration with Gibson and Embry-Riddle as a great way to be in at the ground level.

“At NAFA, we took a step back to try and find a way to be impactful, and it’s hard to beat this [partnership] as a way to help where it really counts,” Blessing said.

Concluded Gibson: “It’s not a little thing…it’s a big thing.”

To donate to the NAFA Foundation’s Endowed Award, visit the main Embry-Riddle donation page and select the award from the list of candidates.

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The eVTOL startup said Nolen’s aviation experience and expertise will bolster its effort to broadly commercialize urban air mobility.

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“Billy is an incredible leader and has long been a staunch supporter of the eVTOL aircraft industry, spearheading our country’s and the FAA’s global leadership role in this important area,” said Adam Goldstein, Archer’s founder and CEO. “Together, we will shape the future of transportation and make sustainable, efficient air travel a reality.”

The company said Nolen has been an advocate for eVTOL aircraft and worked on preparations for integrating eVTOLS in the national airspace while at the FAA. In his new role, Nolen will help Archer “more effectively collaborate with industry stakeholders” as it moves toward its planned commercializing eVTOL operations in 2025.

• READ MORE: Joby Aviation Names Huerta to Board of Directors

“I’m honored to join Archer Aviation, a true visionary at the forefront of revolutionizing urban air mobility,” Nolen said. “The commercialization of eVTOL aircraft is no longer a question of ‘if,’ but rather ‘when,’ and after careful consideration and assessing the competitive landscape, I joined Archer because I believe its approach to designing for certification and only developing the key enabling technologies necessary for eVTOL aircraft is the right recipe for success.”

• READ MORE: FAA Administrator: AAM Plan on the Horizon

Nolen received a bachelor’s degree in professional aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and holds specialized aviation safety management certificates from the University of Southern California, United States Army Safety Center, and the United States Navy Postgraduate School. He also is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, a U.K.-based professional institution dedicated to the aviation and aerospace industries.

He served tours of duty flying airplanes and helicopters in the U.S. Army and was a pilot with American Airlines. He later held a number of safety-related posts with WestJet Airlines, Qantas Airways, Airlines for America, and American Airlines. 

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In the case of commercial aviation, international students are vital contributors to the flight training industry. They fill out classes at flight academies and aviation universities, often for several years before returning to their home countries to fly for commercial airlines or fill other pilot jobs.

In order to remain in the U.S. for training, aspiring pilots need either F-1 or M-1 student visas. Under the F-1 visa, students can stay for 12 months and can extend by another 12 months for additional training. After completing a professional flight training program, and with U.S. Department of Homeland Security approval, a visa holder can be eligible to work as a flight instructor. This allows graduates to build 1,000 hours or more of experience, making them more attractive to airlines and other employers.

• READ MORE: FAA’s English Language Standards Leave Gaps for Learners

The M-1 visa allows students to train for 12 months with a possible 12-month extension if necessary to complete the training. Unlike the F-1 visa, it is meant for students taking individual training courses rather than professional flight programs. 

The Department of Homeland Security also requires international students to conduct all their flight training at flight schools that have been FAA-approved under Part 141.

For a time, it became more difficult for international students to obtain the necessary visas. During the Trump administration, new rules required students applying for visas to show that they planned to return to their home countries at the end of their training programs. Last year the Biden administration enacted rules that gave officials more flexibility in determining what they called “non-immigrant intent,” or a lack of desire to stay in the U.S. long-term, among students seeking visas.

Officials at the University of North Dakota and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University said their flight programs offer F-1 visas that allow students to work in the U.S., typically as flight instructors, to build time after they complete their training. Some flight schools including Hillsboro Aero Academy in Hillsboro, Oregon, and Phoenix East Aviation in Daytona Beach, Florida, have similar programs. Students are also able to seek sponsorships on their own from employers, allowing them to continue working under H-1B visas after their student visas expire.

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Since its launch in 1967, NAFI has become the largest and oldest association dedicated to representing flight instructors worldwide. NAFI members work independently as instructors at flight schools, universities, FBOs, corporate flight departments, and even the military.

Parks Joins Iconic Recipients

The service award to Parks was presented at the NAFI annual member breakfast on July 28 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and recognized individuals or organizations that have contributed significantly to the flight training industry. 

The award is named after NAFI’s founder, Jack J. Eggspuehler, a member of the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame who has served the association for more than 30 years. To receive the award, at least two-thirds of NAFI’s board of directors must favor the selected person or organization.

In a statement, NAFI president Paul Preidecker called Parks “a friend and colleague of the industry,” and said, “When I think of role models, Ned is at the top of the list.” 

Parks follows other well-known recipients, including FLYING contributors John and Martha King in 2019 and companies such as Avemco Insurance in 2015 for its role in insuring CFIs. This year, the group selected Parks because of what they described as his long-standing contribution to education, safety, and mentoring of other instructors, which NAFI described as “commendable.”

“He blends his passion for flying with his ability to communicate in many different settings and formats to demonstrate his dedication to flight training,” the association said in the statement.

A Rich Aviation Background

Parks attended The University of Akron and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. With more than 4,800 flight hours, Parks is rated in both fixed- and rotor-wing aircraft, with multiple certifications, including his ATP and CFII. 

While in the Army, Parks flew Bell UH-1 “Huey” helicopters and served as a ground and flight instructor. After his military career, Parks launched a business strategy and consulting firm. 

Parks hasn’t allowed his flight experience to lapse, and he’s been a member of the FAA FAASTeam, as well. He has also owned and operated many general aviation businesses, including FBOs, charter operations, and flight schools, and has led corporate flight departments.

In demonstrating why Parks earned the NAFI award, the group highlighted his wide-ranging contributions as a member. They include:

• Presenting at the NAFI Professional Development Center, MentorLIVE, and other forums
• Volunteering on the Membership Engagement and Recruitment Committee
• Launching the Member Ambassador program to welcome new members to NAFI
• Hosting the monthly Rotor Instructor Special Interest Group

‘Stay Laser-Focused on Quality Instruction’

Despite his many contributions, Parks said he didn’t see the honor coming. 

“To say I was surprised would be an understatement. To say I am honored is a bigger understatement,” Parks said. “As always, I support NAFI and flight instruction.” During his speech at the award ceremony, He called on NAFI members to “stay laser-focused on quality instruction” and said, “Whether there is a pilot shortage or not does not matter; what matters is quality instruction.”

In addition to his volunteer efforts for NAFI, he is an active volunteer in the East Central Ohio Pilots Association. He has also presented at the Helicopter Association International conference.  

• READ MORE: FLYING’s Coverage of the Pilot Shortage 

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In December, I offered a window into how virtual reality was being implemented in flight training and suggested it could be an essential tool in lowering training costs for the next generation of pilots. I couldn’t anticipate the overwhelming interest that I’d receive from readers eager to learn more. It has only expanded my perspective on how critical this technology will be in training moving forward. Since then, two things have caught my attention that merit an update. In February, Chris Koomen, a virtual reality engineer and specialist at Air France–KLM Airlines Group, posted this viral walkaround video that his department produced. A pilot in training would be able to use the Oculus Quest 2 for business headset goggles and module for initial training on the 787.

How KLM Airlines Uses VR Training for Pilots

I reached out to Chris to understand how VR is being used at an airline level to train pilots. Koomen says he began working with virtual reality many years ago, and his effort caught the attention of his company, who asked him to help implement it for their training departments once they saw the potential. Presently, he creates 360-degree videos and photos, like the one he posts, and manages all the devices there.

In the video, he said he was actually in an office wearing the VR headset with the pre-defined proprietary content built-in for the pilots to use. Pilots can take the headset home to practice on their own, or to complete flight-deck familiarization or walkarounds—a much more efficient process.

How much more efficient? 

“For the Embraer flight deck training—normally they did a startup procedure in the cockpit for the first time within one hour or so,” Koomen said. “Now, they do it in 15 minutes because they already know the distances, how to start it up, and all those procedures are practiced in the headset.”

He said the airline has built a variety of scenarios and environments that the pilots can also access via the internet, such as 360-degree videos of a crew completing a landing, which allows the viewer to be fully immersed.

“We also sell it to schools. When the school is training, they train a cabin fire, for example, with multiple pools, fire safety tagging, and a jet bridge training to connect the bridge to the aircraft,” Koomen said. “We have a pushback simulator where you can simulate a pushback on a simple airport and smaller things like evacuations and door training.” It seems the possibilities are endless. Eventually, Koomen mentions, there could be a more significant use case for aviation mechanics.  

Some of the training—especially for pilots in recurrent training—is supplemented with modules on iPads, which also allow them to complete walkarounds or emergencies. Koomen suggests this could be more convenient for pilots who won’t need to travel anymore or go to the aircraft, which offers measurable steps towards sustainability.

How About Crew Training?

For the most part, aviation is a crewed profession, so I wondered how this would translate if pilots trained independently? He said the airline had already built some multiplayer scenarios that allow two pilots and an instructor to work together—such as a cabin fire.

“You’ve got two headsets, two trainees, and one instructor. The instructor starts the fire wherever and whenever he wants, and the trainees need to act on it.” But does the crew work well together? Koomen said while some are getting used to the new environment, trainees have adjusted.

“The moment you set things on fire, they see smoke filling the aircraft, the passengers coughing, and they hear the instructor—their adrenaline starts to climb. You’ll see them take action to activate their skills, talking with each other and working with each other to extinguish the fire before it’s too late.”

Regulations and Challenges

So, this begs the question—how is this regulated? Koomen explained that the Dutch government allows the tool for in-house training. When the program was announced, the company said the VR courses complement KLM’s existing training program and that it was trying to obtain EASA certification for the course, which would eventually replace some of the standard training components, such as classroom instruction, the cockpit poster, and textbooks.

So, aside from being a familiarization tool, it is a part of training, though pilots who aren’t comfortable with the setup yet can opt out.

“Trainees can use it, but they don’t have to because there are also people who get lost using it.”

Still, nausea seems to be one of the easier challenges to manage. Managing the device’s dataset and security presents a more pertinent problem because many commercial headsets are industry-agnostic and are built for the broadest use cases. This creates other unwanted scenarios around data management and headset security that these new departments will have to anticipate.

On the other hand, as this new field develops, these challenges are also opportunities for people who want to get involved in the training industry, but not like before. Koomen said one of the biggest challenges to the technology maturing would be graphic design, or better, gaming development. Training the next generation on these technologies will then be necessary. He said that this is why there are now a handful of public schools in Holland that introduce students to the airline environment.

Embry-Riddle Successes

The other thing that caught my attention is the progress on this side of the pond. Around the same time, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provided an update on its PILOT program. PILOT stands for Pre-flight Immersion Laboratory for Operations Training. The university created it to increase the student training capacity of the Daytona Beach Flight Training Department by increasing the efficiency of private pilot training. 

The goals are to increase student throughput, improve student aircraft preparation, decrease overall training time, and decrease private pilot training costs. A semester after implementing VR technology, the university said a “group of 58 flight students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University reduced the time it took them to complete a first solo flight by more than 30 percent.”

VR Can Help You Work the Radios Better 

Another program feature is a virtual air traffic control lab with multiple elements that expose students to aviation English at a more manageable pace with a guiding virtual instructor and allows them to practice on their own later. 

“In the final stage of radio training, students enter a VR flight to test their skills in Simulated Environment for Realistic ATC (SERA) training technology developed by a company called Advanced Simulation Technology inc. (ASTi). As they speak with ATC, the SERA system uses artificial intelligence software to react to what the student pilot is saying as their flight progresses, correcting them when they make mistakes,” the university said.

At the time, Ken Byrnes, chair of the Flight Department at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach, Florida, campus, shared that “students who go through our new training program are better prepared when they step into an airplane. They also have lower anxiety and greater confidence due to their experience and understanding of what to expect in the aircraft.”

When Byrnes presented an update at the Air Charter Safety Symposium in April, he shared in a presentation for the university that early completions have averaged 18 percent below the 2020-21 median cost to complete the private pilot course. Moreover, students seemed better prepared, less anxious, and demonstrated a higher mastery of the radio.

As the industry grapples with an actual pilot shortage, here is one tool that—even though it will require some adjustments to the way we do things—could materially make flying more accessible for would-be pilots. At the professional level, this could reduce the strain on training departments already at capacity and lower training costs.

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The schools will focus on: 

• Electromagnetic compatibility
• Detect and avoid classifications
• Cybersecurity oversight

“This funding and our ongoing partnerships with these universities will allow the FAA to safely integrate the airspace that has a growing number of diverse aircraft users,” said FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen.

The seven schools receiving funding are:

• The University of North Dakota
• The University of Kansas
• Drexel University
• The Ohio State University
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Mississippi State University
• Oregon State University

Each school will have a specific research focus. 

Evaluate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Electromagnetic Compatibility

The following schools’ research will assess the risks, identify drone design vulnerabilities, identify material and procedural mitigations, and propose guidance for safer electromagnetic compatibility with emitted and static fields.

• The University of North Dakota
• The University of Kansas
• Drexel University

Investigate Detect-and-Avoid Track Classification and Filtering

Schools granted funds for this initiative will provide proposed metrics, guidance, and test methods to assess the effects of false or misleading information on detect-and-avoid capabilities. The findings will support beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. The schools working on this track are:   

• The Ohio State University 
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 
• Mississippi State University 
• University of North Dakota 

Illustrate the Need for UAS Cybersecurity Oversight and Risk Management

The following school will do research to address this in regards to the National Airspace System and other FAA systems.

• University of Kansas 
• Oregon State University 
• Drexel University 

These funds represent the second round of Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) grants, which brings the total of 15 grants valued at $18.3 million for 2022.

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Connor Cvetan, a junior at the school, and his senior flight instructor, Chris Shields, were practicing pattern work near Palatka, Florida, last Monday and found themselves in the unique situation when they heard a distress call come through their coms.

They noticed an ADS-B target on their iPad about 3 miles out pointed at the airport. They then heard Jim Goolsby, a retired airline pilot flying a light-sport category, single-seat experimental aircraft, on the radio reporting engine failure.

“I knew it wasn’t a simulated engine failure by the way he phrased it; it was an actual engine failure” Cvetan said. “But he was only at 900 feet and 3 miles from the airport—I knew he wasn’t going to make it.”

Shields was shocked by the call but knew an engine failure could be severe. 

“It was shocking and uncommon, not something you see everyday. But after the shock, I understood it was a severe distress call,” he said.

This is when Cvetan and Shields decided to depart the pattern and head in the direction of the pilot. After Goolsby noted he was nowhere near safe fields to land in, Cvetan advised Goolsby that his best chance was to land in a nearby retention pond, Goolsby agreed. 

Shields assured Goolsby he would call for help. 

“When he said he had to land in the pond, we let him know we would call emergency services,” Shields said.

When Goolsby touched down in the pond, Cvetan’s heart sank. 

“We were three miles south of him when he hit the water,” he said. “My first thought was, ‘Please don’t be unconscious,’ in case the plane sank.” Cvetan wasn’t sure how deep the pond was. 

After the water landing, Cvetan and Shields jumped into action. They radioed the guard to see if anyone was in the area and explained the situation. 

A Navy helicopter pilot in the area received the coordinates from Cvetan. 

While they waited for help to arrive, they flew overhead to try to see if Goolsby was OK. 

“We had 10 gallons left in our Cessna C150, so we stayed until someone was able to reach him,” Cvetan said.

Connor was relieved to see Goolsby standing atop his aircraft, half submerged in water. 

Retention pond employees saw the incident and were able to reach Goolsby. It was at this point, Cvetan and Shields headed back to refuel. 

After arriving at the pond, the Navy helicopter lowered a bucket to retrieve Goolsby and carry him safely back to the airport. 

At the airport, Cvetan saw ambulances arrive shortly before the helicopter made a safe landing. 

“When the ambulance didn’t move right away we knew he wasn’t harmed,“ he said. 

Much to the relief of everyone involved, Goolsby escaped with no serious injuries. He doesn’t plan on letting this incident stop him from flying in the future. 

History Repeats

This wasn’t the first time Cvetan and Shields found themselves witnessing an aircraft incident. Last year, the two saw a runway incursion at Massey Ranch Airpark (X50). 

Seeing an incident in the past may have prepared Cvetan. 

“I had seen an incident before, so it wasn’t the most unfamiliar thing, so that helped me stay calm,” he said.

Shields mentioned that while this is the second time he witnessed an aircraft incident, the two were very different. 

“The one at Massey Ranch was pilot error, but this was different; the pilot lost an engine, he wasn’t at fault.”

Shields gives the credit of staying calm to the training he received at Embry-Riddle. Students train in extremely realistic simulators where they practice what to do in case of an emergency. In the multiengine course, a lot of in-flight training focuses on one-engine procedures and preparing for the possibility of losing an engine. 

“Embry-Riddle focuses on the emergency procedures to prepare for the real world,” Shields said.

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