The most common question asked to young people is most likely to be, "What are you going to be when you grow up?" Or maybe, "What are you going to do as a career?" Unfortunately, many times the answers given [...]
When I first started flying Cirrus airplanes, I soon learned of two new terms: "Best Power" and "Best Economy." These terms referred to the two mixture control settings that were recommended during cruise flight by the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH). I have experimented with both mixture settings, and [...]
By Jarod Spencer When do you have to fly the procedure turn and when can you instead proceed straight in? If you ask a fellow pilot or visit an online discussion forum you will find a number of opinions. Furthermore, [...]
The last few years have been full of political rhetoric aimed in many directions. It seems that many of our leaders and our media have lost their focus on the important issues; instead, they dwell on distractions that create more [...]
Here is the latest on the new Aviation Park here at GMU. The 5K fundraiser was held on Saturday, May 25th called the Take Flight 5K. What an amazing day it was. The weather turned out perfect for 310 [...]
by Craig Eichmeyer Too many responsibilities and engagements are usually the cause of irregular eating patterns and skipping meals which is detrimental to general well being.ie, “welcome to the life of a pilot.” Skipping meals has a negative effect [...]
Last fall the aviation themed public park opened on the grounds of the Greenville Downtown Airport. The park includes a large green space, walking trails and an amazing amphitheater with fantastic views of the taxiway and runway. Future additions, as [...]
Each newsletter publication, I will attempt to answer several questions you as an aircraft owner may have regarding SSC as it relates to the services we provide. The first question below is one that I have heard many times. [...]
Summer is upon us! And travel is an irreplaceable pleasure of summer. Many of our families are scattered across the country, making the opportunity to spend time together even more precious. Private air travel? Surprisingly affordable! Time with the [...]
From the Director A flight crew is multi-pilots working together as one unit in the cockpit, contributing their best effort to accomplish a common goal. This accomplishes the highest levels of flight safety. Individual prominence degrades cockpit operational performance. [...]