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2026

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Martin Paley in his Emirates Flight Training Academy Uniform

From PEA to Emirates: Let’s Talk to Martin Paley

Jan 30, 2026 00:01 AM | Aleksandra Miladinovic

Former PEA Certified Flight Instructor Martin Paley’s journey has come full circle with his move to Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai. As we spotlight his success as a PEA alumnus, this newsletter also marks a personal milestone for me: my final newsletter for Phoenix...

2025

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Kaylee Phillips in flight deck of 737 simulator

From Discovery Flight to Flight Instructor: Kaylee Phillips

Dec 26, 2025 09:12 AM | Aleksandra Miladinovic

Originally from Michigan, Kaylee Phillips earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Flight Technology from Eastern Michigan University. She completed her private through commercial training in her home state before coming to Phoenix East Aviation for her CFI and CFII. “I was eventually hired here as...

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How One CFI Found Wisdom From the TOPGUN Community

Nov 28, 2025 01:11 AM | Aleksandra Miladinovic

A Feature on Phoenix East Aviation’s, Xavier Piar When Phoenix East Aviation’s Xavier Piar began his CFI training, one question rose above all the rest: What makes a truly great instructor? “I didn’t just want to teach… I wanted to be great at it,” he...

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Ethan Lopes photo opportunity next to Thunderbird while standing on ramp

How Curiosity Led Ethan Lopes to a Life in Aviation

Oct 31, 2025 00:10 AM | Aleksandra Miladinovic

Aviation wasn’t a lifelong dream for Ethan Lopes, it was an unexpected spark. “Greetings, fellow aviators! My friends call me Ethan, he says warmly. “Although born in the United States, my ethnic origin is Indian!” That spark first ignited through Instagram reels featuring F-22 Raptors,...

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Sky’s the Limit for Parvanya Singh

Sep 30, 2025 00:09 AM | Aleksandra Miladinovic

At just 18 years old, Parvanya Singh from New Delhi, India, has already set her sights on a career in aviation. “My association with aviation is primarily linked to my dad, who’s an engineer,” she said. Growing up, she and her mother often accompanied her...

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Recap – with Phoenix East Aviation

Aug 31, 2025 00:08 AM | Aleksandra Miladinovic

The skies over Wittman Regional Airport were nothing short of spectacular this past July as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 welcomed aviation enthusiasts from all over the world. The world’s largest fly-in convention drew an astounding 704,000 attendees from July 21-25, superseding last year’s total of...

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Lainie Zinser sitting in yellow aircraft looking over shoulder and smiling

From Small Town to Big Skies: Meet Lainie Zinser

Jul 31, 2025 11:07 AM | Aleksandra Miladinovic

Meet Lainie Zinser, a passionate young aviator from a small town in Wisconsin. “I started flying when I was 16 years old at a small Part 61 school 40 minutes away from my home,” she shares, reflecting on her early start to her aviation journey....

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Above & Beyond: Yukta Ganotra’s Journey from Dream to Instructor

Jun 30, 2025 12:06 PM | Aleksandra Miladinovic

Meet Yukta Ganotra, a passionate female pilot with an inspiring journey that began as a childhood curiosity and led her to the flight deck of her dreams. She was born in Delhi and raised in Hyderabad, India. Her fascination with aviation began early – “big...

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Flight Training in Focus: Piper Senecas and Phoenix East Aviation’s Multi Engine Course

May 30, 2025 12:05 PM | Aleksandra Miladinovic

The Piper Seneca PA-34 stands as a testament to the evolution of light twin-engine aircraft, offering a blend of performance, reliability, and versatility. Since their introduction in 1967, the Seneca has become a key in multi engine flight training. So, how does this aircraft play...

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Dhaarinesh Balkisoon: Soaring from Trinidad and Tobago to the Skies Above

Apr 30, 2025 09:04 AM | Aleksandra Miladinovic

From the turquoise waters of Trinidad and Tobago to the runways of Daytona Beach, Dhaarinesh Balkisoon’s aviation journey began in 2022 – but not without its turbulence. “I encountered a very rough start which almost made me fall out of love with aviation,” he reflects....

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