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AVweb’s Flight Safety section offers in-depth coverage of aviation safety topics, including accident analyses, risk management strategies, regulatory updates, and pilot training insights. Designed for pilots, instructors, and aviation professionals, this section provides timely information to enhance situational awareness and promote best practices in flight operations.

FBO of the Week: TAC Air (KLEX, Lexington, Kentucky)

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s latest “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to another TAC Air location, this time the one Lexington, Kentucky. AVweb reader Melvin Price spent a little more time at KLEX than he intended and got to know the FBO well when his Piper Malibu’s battery died just […]

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FBO of the Week: Wells Aircraft (KHUT, Hutchison, Kansas)

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb readers did a lot of traveling last week, and we heard about some pretty terrific FBOs. Topping the list is Hutchison, Kansas FBO Wells Aircraft, located at KHUT and recommended to us by Bill Lavender. Here’s Bill’s story: Traveling to a trade show, the prop started […]

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What Does a Pilot Look Like?

photo by Daysi Manzano Click for a larger version Growing up, Daysi Manzano always had to compete with guys.”I remember boys saying, you can’t do it, you’re a girl,” she said. “That’s why I decided to go into mechanical engineering.”Manzano is now a senior at York College’s Aviation Institute and president of the school’s Women […]

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FBO of the Week: Montgomery Aviation, Inc. (KTYQ, Zionsville, Indiana)

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Montgomery Aviation at Indianapolis Executive Airport (KTYQ) in Zionsville, Indiana. AVweb reader James Shobert does a lot of flying in the area and told us how Montgomery never forgets the little guys while serving all those executive jets: I […]

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FBO of the Week: Bode Aero (KAEG, Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs Our latest “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Bode Aero at Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. AVweb reader Eve Cascella told us that, “in a nutshell, my experience with Bode Aviation left me feeling very well taken care of and encouraged to […]

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FBO of the Week: AirFlyte, Inc. (KBAF, Westfield, Massachusetts)

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to AirFlyte, Inc. at Westfield-Barnes Airport (KBAF) in Westfield, Massachusetts. AVweb reader James Labrie recommended brought AirFlyte to our attention with this tale of stellar service: AirFlyte’s lineman professionally guided us to parking and literally provided us with a red […]

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FBO of the Week: Five Star Jet Center (KBAF, Westfield, Mass.)

Nominate an FBO |Rules |Tips |Questions |Winning FBOs AVweb‘s “FBO of the Week” ribbon goes to Five Star Jet Center at Barne Municipal Airport (KBAF) in Westfield, Massachusetts. AVweb reader Tim Stevens told us how 5SJC keeps ’em coming back for more with great prices and that old pilot favorite, free food – “burgers and […]

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