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…
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…
On Kidfun And More Sharla Feldscher shares Alex Souponetsky, the General Manager of Fly Legacy Aviation, a preeminent flight school in the Philadelphia region that offers FAA certified programs for professional as well as recreational pilots. A 3rd generation aviator, Alex is passionate about growing the awareness especially among the young people of all the…
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…
Two Fly Legacy pilots flew from Northeast Airport to Asheville, NC to rescue two puppies named Morgan and Maggie. They are currently being fostered by one of our hard working maintenance crew members. Puppy rescues are a great way to get involved with the community and build flight hours!
Airlines across the world are seeing the weighing effects of pilot and crew member shortages. Flight cancellations in the U.S. have soared over the past few months as a result of the staff shortage. Both Republic Airways and SkyWest Airlines, two of the largest U.S. regional airlines have anticipated the shortage and cut their schedules…
While the typical flight career may not require a pilot to carry a tailwheel endorsement, the skills that are developed while earning one are invaluable and will without a doubt help make anyone become a measurably better pilot. There are many different careers that are available to tailwheel pilots such as banner towing, aerobatic and…
Alec Thayer “My name is Alec Thayer, my journey with aviation began with stories from my grandfather of his time in WWII as a B-26 Captain and P47 pilot. Wanting to follow in his footsteps I decided one day I would learn to fly, I didn’t know when but eventually I started as a drone…
Fly Legacy Aviation would like to thank one of our devoted instructors, Diego Arietta for his commitment over the past year and a half to the flight school. Instructing over 25 students, Diego’s passion for aviation was well recognized as he inspired many. Diego has achieved his lifelong dream of becoming an airline pilot at…