Howdy folks!
It's been a while since I wrote a blog post! This blog will consist of updating you on our operations at Lively Aviation and what you can expect from flying with us.
Since this last Fall we have added 4 flight instructors, added TWO aircraft, and have hit the ground running on operations. This year's weather has been less than ideal to say the least, especially here in Texas with the horrific flooding that occurred in Central Texas. Emergency responders are still working the area in addition to the surrounding counties that were hit hard.
We had the opportunity to provide some supplies and put our hands to work which I'll share in another blog post over the coming weeks.
This blog post is about getting started with us and what you can expect!
The very first step one takes in becoming a pilot is called a discovery flight. This is where you call us and schedule a date and time for your first flight experience! You'll meet with one of our instructors where they will brief you on what to expect and also determine what you might like to see, and then go fly! By the way, you'll do most of the flying on your discovery flight and it's loggable time towards your private pilot certificate!
From there you'll work with your assigned instructor to get on the schedule and teach you how to fly!
How we conduct business at Lively Aviation is a little different than other flight schools. We absolutely and unequivocally want to make you a safe and proficient aviator. We don't just necessarily check off boxes but more so, we learn about you, your aviation goals, and what you want to do in aviation. Want to be a weekend flyer? Or how about becoming a professional pilot? We tailor your training to the type of flying you'll be doing after your achieve the certificate or rating you're after.
With that said, the FAA still has requirements for achieving a certificate or rating and we meet those standards absolutely. We ensure you are proficient, safe, and capable of being PIC of your aircraft. You're going to be sharing the same airspace that we fly in! So our commitment is to make sure you have a thorough understanding of what it means to be a pilot.
We have a fleet of Piper Warriors and one Beechcraft Travelair (see our aircraft fleet page). We want our fleet to be consistent and streamlined, making it easier to fly each of the aircraft we have in our fleet. Not only that, but we are committed to maintaining our aircraft to an excellent standard. Our maintenance team does a fantastic job of keeping us up and flying as much as possible. There are always some variables that happen and you never want to rush an airplane out of maintenance to fly, but with that said our aircraft are looked over and kept meticulously. We also have invested in updating our aircraft's avionics to reflect the technology that most pilots will be coming across in their flying these days.
Our instructors care about our students' success and their progression through training. One of our CORE Values is Ownership mentality, meaning, they treat their position as if they owned the company themselves. They are committed to providing excellent service to our clients and want to ensure that your experience is top notch.
Learning to fly is an incredible experience. It's hard work but it's so rewarding!
Going through my initial training I didn't have anyone tell me how things would/should be. I experienced both Part 61 and 141 training. Pros and cons to both for sure, but overall, I never had one place that I said "I will forever refer people to this flight school." I started Lively Aviation to create that experience for others. I want to make sure that whoever comes through our doors can say without doubt that they are better for training with us. Whether they only get one certificate or rating or get multiple with us, I want this flight school to be that one place where no matter who comes through they are better off because of it.
We take flight training one client, one flight lesson, at a time. Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. That is how we operate at Lively Aviation, that is who we are.
So if this resonates with you email us today! Let's get you going on that path of achieving your aviation dreams.
Blue skies and safe flying my friend!
-Jeff Lively Jr