CalAir News

Hey Everyone! It’s been a short while since we’ve checked in with you all. I’m sure you’re all happy to be out of the rainy season and looking forward to getting some flying done as much as we are. It’s no secret that flight schools, one and all, are short on CFI’s;...

It was a mellow and relaxing time around here at Hawthorne Airport, but now that it’s 2018, we’re very excited to get back to flying! This year promises to be a milestone one for CalAir. For starters, keep your eyes peeled for the arrival of our brand new 2017 SR22,...

Another first has arrived at your favorite Los Angeles-based Cirrus Training Center: a brand new 2017 SR22, N921RE! It's a fully loaded, normally aspirated SR22 and the only one available with the new Garmin Perspective+ avionics…along with all the amenities you...

Hi Everyone! Hope you’re as excited as we are that spring is officially here! Out of the rainy season and into longer days—it means more flying for us all! While you’re pondering the warmer weather, keep in mind that we’re here to help you reach your summer aviation...

Big News! The FAA has dropped the requirement to use a complex aircraft for the commercial or CFI check ride! So, you can now complete your Commercial license in your favorite Cirrus. And take it from someone who did their commercial single-engine add-on in a Cirrus...

More Big Changes From the FAA So, a couple of months back, we were delighted to share the latest news from the FAA…they changed some of the FAR’s which now allow a Cirrus aircraft to meet the ‘complex aircraft’ requirement for check-rides. Well there’s been even more...

Another month gone by and, as always, a lot to share… New Faces — New Number Some of you may already know Vanessa, our long-standing ferry pilot. She alone braves maintenance flights by limping ‘timed out,’ or ‘wounded’ airplanes to our maintenance shop and is a...

Share your experience and get some Cirrus swag! As we work harder and harder to get the word out that we’ve got the best fleet, KHHR is the coolest airport, and that we are here to help as much as possible, we’re asking you all to help us out if you have a minute. In...

Looking forward to anything, in particular, this month? Perhaps going to an Octoberfest or Halloween parties? Well, make sure you add the Great Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach to your to-do’s this month! Located on the beach south of Huntington pier, it’s the...