FBOs

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universitys testing of GAMIs G100UL unleaded fuel looks promising, the school told AVweb last week, and it says it sees no reason why the fuel cant be a drop-in replacement for 100LL. With two major flight training campuses, ERAU wants an unleaded replacement for avgas sooner rather than later and has been testing […]

The annual adventure trip to Arizona with my buddies would have been better if we could fly around the desert in a rented Cessna as we planned. An important part of that plan included my checkout and endorsement to rent the FBOs Skyhawk. Unfortunately, scheduling the checkout turned out to be more difficult than I […]

On a swing through Continental Motors factory in Mobile this week, I spent a couple of hours touring the companys new Zulu Flight Training center in nearby Spanish Fort, Alabama. We first reported on Zulu a year ago and my visit coincided with its one-year anniversary. Zulu, you may recall, juxtaposes an intimate little flight […]

AVweb’s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes toCirrus Aviationat McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV) in McMinnville, Oregon). ReaderDaryl Medd(and several other members of the organization) told us how Cirrus Aviation stepped up to make the 2013 Cessna Pilots Society gathering a smooth, trouble-free celebration: The fine folks at Cirrus Aviation were there making sure all the […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s latest blue ribbon goes to the FBO at Cullman Regional Airport (Folsom Field/K3A1) in Vinemont, Alabama. AVweb reader Christopher Leonard brought Cullman to our attention: This is a great airport! Ben Harrison, the assistant airport manager, was out in front to greet us when we arrived. […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Advanced Aviation Jet Center at New Century AirCenter Airport (KIXD) in Johnson, Kansas (near Olathe/New Century). AVweb reader John Keller called Advanced Aviation “a great stop south of the Kansas City area that is worth a visit”: A planned […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Atlantic Aviation at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) in Austin, Texas. AVweb reader Diane Myers let us know about their outstanding service: We always park at Atlantic in Austin. Large airport means more expensive fuel, but their service is outstanding. […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs “FBO of the Week” readers know the smallest things can make a big difference. AVweb reader Terry L. Martin provides the case study as he tells us about a recent visit to Signature Flight Support at Rochester International Airport (KRST) in Rochester, Minnesota: Very friendly faces and […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Base Operations at Page Field Airport (KFMY) in Fort Myers. AVweb reader Frank Ladd recommended the FBO: I have been to this FBO many times in the past on our yearly jaunts to Sanibel Island. I have always had […]

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Copeca Jet Center at Rafael Hernandez Airport (TJBQ) in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. AVweb reader Bruce Huester told us about the FBO: Copeca Jet Center is a well-run, family-owned and operated FBO on the northwest end of Puerto Rico. We […]