The nationwide network of 275 Cessna Pilot Centers will work with a new AOPA program to help student pilots access financing for their flight training, Cessna announced this week. The program can help students access up to $25,000 in loans for training. "The AOPA program is a great opportunity for people who have always wanted to learn to fly, but felt the cost was a barrier," said Tom Aniello, Cessna VP of marketing. The company also is offering a new configuration of the Skyhawk for flight schools, replacing the rear seats with a single, forward-facing seat placed just behind and in the middle of the pilot and co-pilot seats. The new position makes it easier for a second student to ride along in back on training flights and get a better view of the flight deck, allowing the student to be more involved in the flight. The configuration change also adds 27 pounds to the useful load.
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