KALAMAZOO, Mich. — ‘Look but don’t touch’ is usually the mantra of museums, but not at the Air Zoo. During the whole month of February, visitors will be able to experience aircraft from a different point of view—the cockpit. Visitors will have the chance to climb into the cockpits of three planes — the Texan, […]
FBOs to compete on service, not price
The FBO industry is shifting from a price sensitive business model to one based on providing an exceptional customer service experience, according to John Enticknap and Ron Jackson, Principals of Aviation Business Strategies Group (ABSG), “FBOs competing on price is an archaic way of doing business,” Enticknap told a group of FBO industry leaders attending […]
Fargo Jet Center expands
Fargo Jet Center, an FBO at Hector International Airport in North Dakota, is expanding, with plans to open Williston Jet Center in Williston, N.D. Williston Jet Center will offer aircraft fueling, aircraft maintenance, flight instruction, aircraft charter management and aircraft sales. Construction of a new 6,400-square-foot passenger facility and a fuel farm are underway. “We’ve […]
Pan Am acquires Airline Career Academy
Pan Am International Flight Academy has acquired Airline Career Academy (ACA), a pilot training academy specializing in JAA/EASA and FAA Ab Initio training. ACA will be integrated into Pan Am’s operations to offer professional pilot training programs. ACA was established in 1995 and trains an estimated 250 pilots annually. Through this acquisition, the academy is […]
EPIC releases iGo app
EPIC has releases the iGo EPIC app, which offers search functionality and fuel pricing for FBOs within the EPIC FBO Network. For EPIC Cardholders there’s an added convenience of getting account specific pricing by FBO location, company officials said. Plus, iGo EPIC offers quick access to Bravo Rewards information and account login. “It was important […]
Poor landing, poor go around for student pilot
Aircraft: Mooney M20R. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Cypress, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing landings. He realized that he had touched down too far down the runway to be able to stop in the distance remaining, so he applied full power to go around. The airplane lifted off but […]
Sebring LSA Expo: A different kind of airshow
As the curtain closed on the 2013 edition of the US Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla., a common comment was overheard escaping the mouths of a handful of attendees. The specific wording varied, but the intent was familiar. Is attendance down? Where are the crowds? Have no fear — the show, commonly known as […]
Aviation fuel and the 70/30 mantra
Over the past few years, a debate has raged over the best way to reduce our dependence on avgas in North America, one of the last places on the planet where leaded fuels remain in use. There are two “camps” of thought. The first one, consisting of the leaders of most aviation alphabet groups (with […]
CalPilots newsletter available
The January/February 2013 newsletter from the California Pilots Association is now available at CalPilots.org.