with Level D qualifi ed simulators for the Bell 407GX, Airbus AS350 B3, Airbus EC130T2, and Airbus EC135. The Airbus EC135 is currently being used by Air Methods at FlightSafety’s learning center in
The newly renamed Hillsboro Aero Academy, headquartered Hillsboro,
in Oregon, Dallas,
Texas, and will be the fi rst simulator to be installed. The remaining three will enter service once FlightSafety completes the design, development, and, manufacture of the simulators. The center will also off er classrooms and a full complement of customer service areas. It will be expanded in the future to accommodate additional full fl ight simulators as required.
is one of the largest combined airplane and helicopter fl ight schools in the U.S. and provides professional
pilot
training to domestic and international
students
from three primary locations in Oregon. With a fl eet of 74 single and twin-engine aircraft and six simulators, the school off ers a variety of training, including private,
instrument,
Hillsboro Aviation Sells Flight School to Renovus Capital Partners and Graycliff Partners
Max Lyons, owner of Hillsboro Aviation, recently announced the sale of one of its three core business groups, the fl ight training division, to Renovus Capital Partners and Graycliff Partners. Under Mr. Lyons’ ownership, Hillsboro Aviation will continue to operate its charter and sales and service divisions with an enhanced focus on charter services, aircraft sales, MRO, avionics services and parts sales. This next chapter for Hillsboro Aviation includes a new 45,000 square foot building on 5.4 acres at the Hillsboro Airport to be completed in early 2016.
commercial, certifi ed fl ight instructor, multi- engine and a number of specialty courses. Hillsboro Aviation has trained students from over 75 countries, including the U.S., Brazil, Germany, China and Taiwan. The school is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Veterans Administration (VA) for the training of U.S. military veterans and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
“With the forecasted pilot shortage over the next 20 years, I’m pleased about the added investment that Renovus brings which enables continued growth for the fl ight
school. Additionally, I am excited about the opportunity to focus more of my time and energy on Hillsboro Aviation’s charter and sales and service divisions supporting their initiatives and expanding our services, ” said Max Lyons, Hillsboro Aviation’s owner.
“We look forward to leveraging the education sector connections and knowledge that Renovus and Graycliff bring to Hillsboro Aero Academy and applying them to our own experience providing safe, high quality pilot training.
90
The fatality rate of accidents that occur when transitioning from Visual Flight Rules into Instrument Meteorological Conditions. Safety recommendations include thorough autopilot training and using ILS as supplemental guidance when available.
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