We recently hosted the 2024 Year Inflight Webinar, where we shared the latest tools and updates designed to streamline operations for flight schools and help them soar to new heights. Hosted by Alexandra Fortier and Brittany Humphrey, this session was packed with actionable insights and strategies to make 2025 the year of smooth landings and high-altitude growth for your flight school.
Whether you attended live or couldn’t make it, we’ve got your recap ready for takeoff. Buckle up and dive into the highlights!
High-Altitude Highlights
Training Hub: Keep Students on Course to Graduation
Managing student progress can feel like navigating turbulent skies, but Training Hub is here to help you stay on track. With tools to track timelines, align with career goals, and simplify grading, FSP ensures that every student is cleared for takeoff.
- Programs: Track student progress through structured courses and uncover bottlenecks to adjust your curriculum for smoother pathways to graduation.
- Custom Hours: Personalize training programs by setting tailored course minimums and tracking specialized maneuvers.
- Task-Level Notes: Document detailed feedback for each training session, helping instructors provide actionable insights to keep students on the right trajectory.
✈ Pro Tip: Use Programs to retroactively track student progress and leverage reporting for early interventions.
Scheduling Hub: Optimize Resource Utilization
Scheduling can be a balancing act, but with Scheduling Hub's Intelligent Scheduling, FSP eliminates the guesswork. Keep your schedule flying smoothly by aligning lessons, aircraft, and instructor availability for optimal efficiency.
- Intelligent Scheduling: Automate scheduling based on lesson requirements, availability, and priorities, ensuring no student falls behind.
- Legal Name & Certificates: Maintain compliance by tracking legal names and managing temporary airman certificates for a seamless training experience.
✈ Pro Tip: Prioritize critical activities, like stage checks, to ensure no mission-critical tasks are delayed.
Billing Hub: Put Financials on Autopilot
Managing payments and tracking expenses shouldn’t be a bumpy ride. Billing Hub simplifies financial management so you can focus on growing your school.
- Package Balances: Keep package balances separate from account balances for better payment flexibility and transparency.
- Make/Model Support: Create packages with multiple aircraft types to tailor training to specific needs while tracking costs accurately.
- Auto Billing: Automate invoices with “bill now” or “bill later” options to match your school’s unique workflow.
✈ Pro Tip: Use Auto Billing’s customizable settings to reduce admin workload and improve cash flow consistency.
Replay the Flight: 2024 Year Inflight Webinar
The runway is clear—watch the full recording and dive into Flight Schedule Pro's latest innovations, actionable insights, and tips to prepare your flight school for smooth skies in 2025.
Poll Results: Flight Plan for Success
During the session, attendees shared what features they’re most excited to implement in 2025. Here’s a snapshot of their feedback:
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Tracking Student Progress: The ability to monitor and evaluate student progress in detail was widely appreciated, with mentions of lesson task notes as a valuable tool for deeper insights.
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Integrated Features: The connection between curriculum creation and scheduling was noted as essential for ensuring smooth operations and maintaining alignment across training programs.
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Billing Improvements: Auto Billing and Package Management were frequently highlighted for their role in simplifying financial processes and offering more flexibility.
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Optimized Scheduling: Intelligent Scheduling drew significant interest for its potential to improve efficiency and replace manual or in-house systems.
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Analytics Capabilities: Expanded analytics tools for tracking student success and program performance resonated with attendees looking for more actionable data.
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Compliance Tools: Features like Temporary Airman Certificates and onboarding support received recognition for improving administrative workflows and supporting compliance efforts.
Attendees emphasized the importance of incorporating these updates into their current processes, providing a clearer approach to managing their flight operations and achieving operational goals.
Smooth Skies Ahead: Actionable Answers
We received a lot of great questions throughout the webinar, and while not all could be answered live, here are a few that we wanted to focus on:
Q: For flight schools not yet using the full suite, what’s the best feature to start with?
A: Programs are an easy win! They offer quick implementation and impactful insights by tracking student progress and success metrics.
Q: Can these new features be tailored for smaller flight schools or flying clubs?
A: Absolutely! The tools are designed to be scalable, whether you’re managing a single aircraft or an entire fleet. Lay the foundation now for future growth.
Cleared for Takeoff
Thanks to everyone who joined us live! These updates are designed to give your flight school the tools it needs to operate efficiently and prepare for growth in 2025. If you have any questions or feedback, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always happy to help you navigate the skies ahead.