News and Updates

2010 February 5 - Edmonton's Best IFR Ground School

Time once again for the best IFR Ground School to begin! The course begins on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Led by one of the best IFR Instructors around, Joe Amelia, our course spans 9 consecutive Saturdays and insures that you know your IFR when it's complete. We teach not just so you can pass an exam, but so you truly understand and can apply the significant amount of information required in IFR flying. Call us at 780-451-7676 to register or for more information.

2009 December 31 - Commercial Groundschool Starting January 18!!

Working your way through the training on your way to a career as a professional pilot? Have a Private Pilot's Licence and would like to shake off some of the rust and at the same time become more knowledgeable? Either way, Edmonton's BEST Commercial groundschool is starting up again here at Centennial. In early January we'll be kicking off another session of Monday and Wednesday night classes. It's an excellent course that will return significant benefits regardless of the type of flying you're doing.

The schedule is now up on our Resources page as well as our Commercial Pilot's License page. Even if you missed signing up early, it's not too late. Call us at 780-451-7676 to register now.

2009 December 27 - Introduction to Flying Course Starting January 16

Ever stared at the sky as a plane flew over and wondered what it's like to be gliding effortlessly above the ground below? Longed to be free of the grip of the earth and see sights and experience travel in a whole new way? If you have but hesitate to make the commitment because you aren't completely sure you want to be a pilot, then we have a course for you. In conjunction with the Continuing Education department at NAIT, we offer a two weekend course that introduces you to the beauty of flight. It also gives you enough exposure to the various aspects of flight training that you can tell if it's the right thing for you. A mix of ground training and in-flight, "fly the plane" experience guided by our professional instructors provides a once in a lifetime experience that could just lead you into a whole new world of freedom - the Freedom of Flight.

For more information and to register, see NAIT's website for details, or call us at 780-451-7676.

2009 December 18 - Christmas Gift Idea

Do you have someone on your Christmas list that's hard to get the "just right" gift for? Consider giving them something a little different and exciting this year. A Christmas Gift Certificate for a Discovery Flight lets them see the city from above and also experience the thrill of taking the controls and flying the airplane!! For most people a truly unforgettable experience and a memory they will cherish forever. Call today - 780-451-7676 to get your certificate.

2009 November 30 - Food for Flights

On Saturday, December 5 between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alberta Aviation Museum (11410 Kingsway Avenue) Food for Flights will be accepting food and monetary donations for Edmonton's Food Bank. For each donation of 20 pounds or $20, donors will receive an entry for a chance to win great prizes.

The grand prize is a champagne flight for six in a twin engine Navajo plane from Airco Aircraft Charter. Other great prizes include introductory flight lessons for two. Sixteen city centre airport businesses are working cooperatively in organizing the first annual Food for Flights in support of Edmonton's Food Bank.

2009 October 19 - Revised Private Pilot Ground School Schedule

We now have the dates and topics for our continuous Tuesday and Thursday night PPL ground school into July of 2010. Have a look at the schedule to see which night would be best for you to start or highlight the nights you'd like to attend for a refresher. Should you have any questions or would like advice on starting to work towards your Private Pilot's License, please call us at 780-451-7676. We'd be very hapy to talk with you and answer all your questions. Or drop by and we can show you around our airplanes and facilities.

Links to the schedule can be found on our Courses page, or our Private Pilot's License page, or our Resources page.

2009 October 12 - Aviation Edmonton Association Social Schedule

The businesses at the Edmonton City Centre Airport have established an association to develop a stronger sense of community within the operating companies at the airport. As a means to raise awareness of the Association as well as provide a social setting to build relationships, they are holding drop-in socials once a month. They are open to anyone who has an interest in aviation at the airport either through employment or personal enjoyment. It's a tremendous opportunity to meet fellow aviators and network in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

These socials are sponsored by and held at various companies' locations around the airport and run from 1600 - 1800 hours. Upcoming socials are going to be on October 22 at Airco (hangar 6), November 19 at the Museum and December 17 at InfinitAir (hangar 39).

For more information about the socials or the AEA in general, call Bruce Ritchie at at 780-451-7676.

2009 August 10 - Congratulations Rob!!!

Guess who's now a Class 1 Instructor? Rob Wright is! His continuing hard work and dedication to his students has paid off as his skills and experience allow him to move up the ladder. We continue to be very busy and of course that means more changes to come in the Instructor ranks. Rob will now be able to share his expertise and pass on his passion for diligent and effective instruction as he provides training to new Instructor candidates. For more info on Rob and the rest of our excellent instructing team, see Our Instructors for details.

2009 July 28 to 31 - Aviation Heritage Week at the Museum

Are you an aviation buff that enjoys classic airplanes? If so you should check out the happenings at the Museum site just next door to the South of us. They're planning a number of events including static displays of two classic and classy airplanes. For more info call the museum at 780-451-1175 or visit their website.

2009 April 23 - Congratulations Jason!!!

Recently it was Rob moving up and now Jason has become a Class 3. He will certainly continue to provide top-notch instruction for all his students. Well done Jason - wishing you continued success.

Centennial continues its tradition of having the most experienced instructing staff in the Edmonton area. For more info on Jason and the rest of our experienced instructing team, see Our Instructors for details.

2009 April 12 - Spring is Here - Time to Take to the Sky

Well, it certainly was a long cold winter. One of the worst for VFR flying in quite a few years. But thankfully it's over and now is the time to get back into the air. Give us a call and book a check flight, a discovery flight or sign up for lessons to get your own licence. Give us a call at 780-451-7676 to discuss your options.