FBOs

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Great Lakes Air at K83D in St. Ignace, Mich. AVweb readers Andrea and Tim Olson said the FBO’s staff and service were outstanding. “We had just touched down and were still rolling out down the runway when we were […]

The atmosphere in the Pilot’s Lounge at the virtual airport has been decidedly unpleasant over the last several weeks. About half of the pilots here rely on telephone briefings with Flight Service to get their aviation weather information and file flight plans. As any pilot in the U.S. is now aware, the Lockheed-Martin takeover of […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Vail Valley Jet Center at KEGE in Gypsum, Colo. AVweb reader Snorri Snorrason said the FBO is tops in his book. “Great setup with remarkable pilot accommodations. A lobby that makes your grandma feel comfy, and staff so helpful […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Indianapolis Aviation at KUMP in Indianapolis, Ind. AVweb reader Bill Johnson said the FBO staff is not only helpful, but honest, too. “If your travels take you to Indianapolis the best airport is UMP. Phylis Denny and Larry Schmaltz […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Aurora Jet Center at KUAO in Aurora, Ore. AVweb reader Dennis Conner said the FBO has great service — and cookies, too. “Every time we stop in there, there is always a person to greet you and take care […]

Want to practice a single maneuver that can teach volumes about safely flying airplanes? Consider the steep turn — perhaps the perfect training and proficiency maneuver.Steeps turns are a required Task for all airplane pilot certificates — Recreational, Sport, Private, Commercial and Airline Transport Pilot. The Practical Test Standards (PTS) for each certificate tell the […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Rowan County Airport at KRUQ in Salisbury, N.C. AVweb reader A. Paul Giannobile said the facility always delivers. “Every time we stop here on or way to Florida, the service is friendly, the free courtesy car is always available […]

Last week we had a little celebration in the Pilot’s Lounge at the virtual airport. One of the students passed his Private Pilot checkride, so the flight school put out soft drinks and snacks. It’s something the flight school does when someone completes a rating. I like it. I think it goes a long way […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Heartland Aviation at KEAU in Eau Claire, Wis. AVweb reader David Stone said the FBO stepped up to the plate when he had to divert due to weather. “For two months I had been planning a trip to the […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Million Air at KHHR in Hawthorne, Calif. AVweb reader Steve Hamerslag couldn’t say enough good things about this facility. “This is a new FBO on the field. When I arrived the ramp personnel were waiting to help with securing […]