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Farewell to Daniel Oliveira Mendes
Daniel with fellow instructors at the Pelican office
September Check Ride Highlights
As the autumn skies soared above our Florida campus, so did the dreams of our incredible students. We’re thrilled to celebrate a successful round of check rides completed in September 2025, with stude...
Elorm Yao Amegashie Earns FAA Gold Seal
Elorm Yaw Amegashie on the tarmac next to the aircraft
Pelican Instructor Daniel D. Oliveira Mendes Earns FAA Gold Seal
Daniel with fellow instructors at the Pelican office
First Solo Flights September 2025
September has been an incredible month at Pelican Flight Training, as several of our dedicated student pilots
achieved one of the most significant milestones in their aviation journey —...
Don’t Miss Out — Join the 40th Anniversary Program
The countdown is on! Our 40 Years — Special Discount campaign is still running, but time is passing quickly. If becoming a professional pilot has always been your dream, now is the perfect moment ...
June–July Check Ride Highlights: Our Pilots Take Off!
As the summer skies soared above our Florida campus, so did the dreams of our incredible students. We’re thrilled to celebrate a successful round of check rides completed in June and July 2025, with s...
U.S. Student Visas Resume for International Flight Students
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of State has reinstated F-1 and M-1 visa processing, allowing international students to once again pursue professional training in the United States...
Pilot Community Party June 2025
This year, Pelican Flight Training hosted two unforgettable celebration events on our Florida campus — one in June and another in September. These gatherings brought together students, instructors, al...