The aviation consumer is no different than most other consumers: shopping for a good product or service at a good price. The shopping process often used reminds me of the Jamaican saying "monkey see, monkey do." The mimicry means to [...]
When I first considered using a Cirrus airplane as a charter airplane, the idea was proposed to me by my new business partner. He owned a Cirrus airplane, and he thought it would make a great charter plane. At first, [...]
The second annual SEAE was held on September 28 & 29 at the Greenville Downtown Airport. It was a great 2 day aviation trade show, despite the rain on Saturday morning, which hosted vendors, education sessions, and static displays. The [...]
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is the stuff you see lying on the pavement of a road or a parking lot that most folks would never really pay much attention to. It’s the rocks, roots, sticks and leaves that are part of [...]
This post is going to be more for our local Clemson Tiger fan base. This is a big game for the Tigers in Tallahassee, Florida, September 22nd at 8pm! And we have the perfect way to get you there and [...]
What is your pilot's name? What about the co-pilot? Do you know if they are married or single? More importantly, do you know where they were last night, or how much rest they received? I guarantee that if you ride [...]
What influence and image are we making on the business of providing Aviation Services? Whether or not you think you are important to aviation's overall image, maybe a fifth grade student, can demonstrate as he answers the question, "Why do [...]
Special Services Corporation was created in 1958 as a subsidiary of the Liberty Corporation to manage Liberty’s new aircraft and develop a professional aviation department to support Liberty’s travel needs. The first aircraft purchased was a 1958 twin Beech-18. The [...]
The FAA recently commissioned a study called "General Aviation Airports: A National Asset" to help us understand General Aviation Airports and how they fit in to our national air transportation system. There are almost 3000 airports on the list and [...]
If done under the correct circumstances, placing your aircraft on SSC's charter certificate can be a win-win situation. You as the owner receive revenues to offset costs, and SSC gets to charter the aircraft without having to fully support the [...]