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 [...]
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. [...]
As Aviation professionals or customers, how does the much talked about sequestration affect us? The Congressional Research Service defines sequestration this way: "In general, sequestration entails the permanent cancellation of budgetary resources by a uniform percentage. Moreover, this uniform percentage [...]
The SSC aircraft management organization offers a personal approach with an emphasis on Safety throughout our operations with intense attention to detail and client needs. Operational safety has been our byword since our inception - SSC is Wyvern Wingman Approved, [...]
Let’s talk about finding your jet, turboprop or piston aircraft a great job that you’ll love. SSC can handle all the details for you! SSC has been managing aircraft since 1958. We understand the importance of having your airplane ready [...]
Join us in welcoming our new Director of Maintenance! Ronald A. Campbell has nearly 40 years experience in aircraft maintenance, management, and instruction. Ron graduated from Parks College with an Associate of Science degree in Aircraft Maintenance, and has BA [...]
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 [...]