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01.20.12
Wisp Ski TripWe are planning the annual Fly and Ski Adventure for Friday, January 20th. An early departure and a 1 hour C-172 flight to the panhandle of Maryland will put us on the slopes of the Wisp Ski Resort as they open. After a day of shooshing down the slopes not packed with the weekend crowd, we will return to DC before dark. We arrange the ground transportation, and if we get enough sign-ups we get group rates, as well. Please reserve your plane and let the Manassas desk know that you plan to attend.
12.17.11
Cessna 400 ClassOn Saturday, December 17th at 8 AM, we will hold our next Cessna 400 ground school. This ground school is a pre-requisite to the three modules of flight training for the 400 certification and checkout. The course runs for the full day and is $225, which includes a reprint of the essential parts of the Cessna 400 POH. This is the same day as the First Flight trip, so osme of you may have a tough choice to make. Please sign up for the course by contacting the Manassas Desk.
12.17.11
Kittyhawk/First Flight PilgrimageWhere is the best place on earth to celebrate the 108th birthday of aviation? You are right; Kittyhawk, North Carolina. This year, December 17th, the anniversary of the birth of aviation, lies on a Saturday and we are going to First Flight. We will fly down together and spend the afternoon at the Wright Brother's museum. Reserve your plane nowa nd get on the list with the Leesburg desk.
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12.03.11
Diamond TwinStar ClassOn Saturday, December 3rd from 9 to noon, Ray de Haan will teach a ground class at Leesburg on the DA-42 TwinStar. As we get into winter flying, this is an awesome traveling machine. IN addition to 2 engine redundancy, it is certified for flight into known icing (FIKI) conditions. This is a great way to start your checkout in this very capable twin, or to take the first step towards your multi-engine rating. Contact the Leesburg desk to sign up.
11.26.11
Hudson River TripOur widely acclaimed Hudson River Safari is back. On Saturday, November 26th we will launch from multiple locations to converge on Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM) to rally for our excursion up and down the Hudson River. After you have recovered from Turkey Day, and are looking for an awesome reason to get out of the house, with or without the relatives, this is it!! Go ahead and reserve your plane early and plan to join us for a most incredible aviation experience. Please let the Leesburg desk know you are going to be part of the group.
11.20.11
Crooked Island Bahama AdventureSometime in early february we are going to the islands, mon. We have not tailed down the exact dates, because we are leaving that to you, and that's the way they do things there. It will be about a 7 day trip with 4 days at Crooked Island. Rooms are $100/night for two doubles or one king bed. The fourth night is free. Food is $60/day for 3 meals and some snacks. The pilot of each plane gets one day of meals free. Bicycles and kayaks are free to use, and the beach is steps away from your door. What's not to like? We are having an organizational meeting on Sunday evening, November 20th at 7PM at the pilot's lounge at Manassas. Please let us know you are planning to attend by contacting the Manassas desk, and be sure to wear your favorite flowered shirt!
11.18.11
TBM 850We are hosting a seminar for those interested in getting in on our TBM 850 program. The Socata TBM 850 is a 6 seat, 320 knot, single engine turbo-prop. On Friday, November 18th, Mr. Ken Dono will bring an 850 into Manassas to do a few demo flights in the afternoon. At 7 PM we will lay out the details of our TBM partnership program. This program involves getting groups of 4 partners together per aircraft and providing them with the training, mentoring, insuring and aircraft management to provide partners with access to an aircraft with jet speeds at a fraction of the operating costs. Please email Bob Hepp at NightOwl@AviationAdventures.com to let him know your interest in this program and to schedule a demo flight. Demo flights will be prioritized base on individual levels of interest. Ken will stick around on Saturday the 19th to do a few more demo flights.
11.17.11
Aircraft Ownership & Leaseback SeminarsWe are hosting two aircraft ownership and leaseback seminars this month. The first is at Manassas on Thursday, November 17th at 7 PM in the terminal building. The second is at Leesburg at 7PM on Tuesday, November 22nd. We will discuss the line up on new Cessna Aircraft and how you can arrange for Santa to put the most awesome gift ever under your tree this year. If you are interested in making that gift more affordable, we will then discuss tax advantages and financing, and the details of the Aviation Adventures' leaseback program. All are welcome, no matter where you are in the aircraft purchase process. Please let us know that you plan to attend by calling the appropriate desk, so that we can have sufficient space and materials. We need more airplanes now!!
09.17.11
Cessna Corvalis Ground SchoolWe have had several requests for the famous Cessna Corvalis Class the last couple of weeks, and we listened. Bob Hepp, the Corvalis guru himself, will present the eight hour ground school at the Manassas office on Saturday, September 17th. The seminar will start at 8am, and will finish around 5pm, with a quick break for lunch in the middle (BYOL). The class will cover the aircraft systems, high altitude considerations, including oxygen, weather, vertical navigation, advanced G1000 operations, and more. This is your first step toward the checkout in this phenomenal cross country machine.
The cost of the class is $225, which includes a copy of the Cessna 400 Corvalis manual and at least eight hours of picking Bob's brain. Call the HEF office to sign up. Feel free to call any office if you have questions about the aircraft, the class or rental requirements.
06.11.11
Can Flying be COOL in the Summer???With air conditioning on the Corvalis, you will arrive cool and comfortable at your destination in no time at all! The extra speed and flight level capabilities allow you to keep a cool head while staying above most of the summer weather. Distances will disappear under your wings, and you will arrive in style! The Florida beaches are only a few hours away!
Cessna 400 Corvalis Ground School is being offered on Saturday, June 11th. Sign up at JYO, HEF, or HWY and indicate which training location you prefer. This training is provided by Cessna Factory Authorized Instructors and meets the Cessna mandated Factory Authorized Training requirements for check out in the Cessna 400 Corvalis TT. The 8 hour course will cover aircraft systems, high altitude flight, and advanced G-1000 operations. The cost of the Ground School is $225 and includes the Corvalis Pilot's manual. The class will run from 8:30am-5pm with a break for lunch (not included). With the new minimums (Private Pilot with Instrument, 200 total hours with 25 G-1000 hours) the Corvalis is within your reach! Take the first step of your journey to fly the fastest fixed gear aircraft in the world! Give us a call if you are interested, or if you have any questions.
05.28.11
Learn to Fly Seminars!FREE Learn to Fly Seminars on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport. Learn what it takes to fly and how much fun it can be! Seminars last approximately 30 minutes and are offered at 9:00am and 1:00pm. For more information or to register, please call 540-788-4734 or email khwy@aviationadventures.com
05.21.11
First Flight Fly-OutThe weather is changing and spring is definitely here. To celebrate the beginning of the new flying season, we are planning to visit "The Beginning". On May 21st, First Flight Airport in North Carolina will be a fantastic destination to get you airborne again. The history of what happened on the sacrew ground of the Kitty Hawk Dunes always gets your attention. After you have emerged yourself in Aviation History, the sandy beaches will lure you into the Atlantic Ocean for a great day under the sun.
Depature will be around 8am from all three airports to give you plenty of time in North Carolina. Return will be late afternoon, but that can be decided per plane. You can discuss that with you rfellow pilot and passengers when the day comes close. Book your plane now and give us a call to let us know you're joining!
04.30.11
Rusty Pilot Refresher CourseBeen awhile since you've flown? Finding it hard to get started again? Need a flight review? We can help! Aviation Adventures Warrenton will conduct a Rusty Pilot Refresher Course on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9am to 12pm at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport. We'll cover:
-Airspace (including the Washington Special Flight Rules Area [SFRA])
-Charts
-Computerized weather and flight planning
-Relevant FAA Regulations (FARs)
-Aeronautical knowledge items from Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
-Recent changes to ATC procedures
-GPS navigation rules and techniques
-FAA "special emphasis items" from the Practical Test Standards
-Questions you may have
This course will satisfy the ground training requirement for the flight review required by 14 CFR 61.56(a) if you complete your flight review with an Aviation Adventures instructor within a reasonable period of time. Cost of the course is $50.
For more information or to register, call Aviation Adventures Warrenton at 540-788-4734 or email khwy@aviationadventures.com.
Hope to see you there!
04.23.11
When your mind is empty, you can count on the "Glass" being full!The capabilities of the G-1000 Glass cockpid panel reduce your workload so much you will ALMOST think it knows how to fly the plane! So, are you ready to upgrade your flying experience? To help you get started, Aviation Adventures will conduct a G-1000 seminar on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Leesburg office. The class will run from 9am - 1pm. The cost of the class is $50.
Follow your training seminar with a checkout in one of our planes at JYO, HEF or HWY! Checkout will probably take two flight for VFR pilots, plus an additional one or two flights for IFR pilots.
If you can't attend the seminar, all three locations have the King Schools video course on the G-1000 for sal for $208.95 (including tax). Attending the seminar is a much cheaper way to get your training, however.
Register now to enhance your flying experience! Email or call Aviaiton Adventures Leesburg at kjyo@aviationadventures.com or 703-777-6030.
03.26.11
Got a need for more speed??With the new minimums (Private Pilot with Instrument, 200 total hours with 25 G-1000 hours) the Corvalis could be within your reach! Cessna 400 Corvalis Ground School is being offered on Saturday, March 26th. Depending on interest shown, the session will be at eiter JYO or HEF. Sign up at JYO, HEF, or HWY and indicate which training location you prefer. This training is provided by Cessna Factory Authorized Instructors and meets the Cessna mandated Factory Authorized Training requirements for check out in the Cessna 400 Corvalis TT. The course will cover aircraft systems, high altitude flight, and advanced G-1000 training. Because you only pay for the time the Corvalis is in flight, this plane makes a long distance trip much more affordable than you think. Sign up for the Corvalis Ground School Class and you can begin the journey to fly the fastest fixed gear aircraft in the world! The cost of the Ground School is $225. This is a great deal, as you get 8 hours of instruction PLUS the Corvalis Pilot's manual--much more economical than paying for 1-on-1 instructor time. The class will run from 8am-5pm with a break for lunch (not included). Give us a call if you'd like to get your name on the list, or if you have any questions.
03.19.11
G1000 Seminar at Aviation Adventures WarrentonThinking about taking a step forward in your piloting skills? Like learning how to fly the Garmin G1000 glass panel? If so, you're invited to attend a G1000 seminar on Saturday, March 19, 2011 in the Aviation Adventures office at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport. We will start at 9:00AM and end by 2:00PM with a short break for lunch (not included).
The cost of the seminar is $50. The seminar will cover the integrated GFC-700 autopilot. You can schedule a checkout flight for sometime after the seminar. Checkout will probably take two flights for VFR pilots, plus an additional one or two for IFR pilots.
If you plan to attend, please register by emailing or calling the Aviation Adventures Warrenton office at KHWY@aviationadventures.com or 540-788-4734. Feel free to call if you have any questions or want more info.
12.23.10
Holiday Office HoursAll three Aviation Adventures offices will close at 5pm on Thursday, December 23rd and reopen at 8am on Sunday, December 26th. The instructors will still have access to the offices, so any dual flights scheduled will be business as usual. For anyone renting a plane on Thursday after 5pm, Friday, Saturday or before 8am on Sunday, please make sure to get your reservation on the schedule and we will coordinate with you on Thursday to make sure you'll have access to the dispatch binder for your flight. Give us a call at the office before 5pm on Thursday if you have any questions...or need to arrange for any last minute Christmas gifts! Merry Christmas!!
12.18.10
Cessna 400 Corvalis Ground SchoolYou don't have to wait any longer to fly the fastest rental airplane available. On Saturday, December 18th, we will hold a Corvalis ground course at our Leesburg campus. This one day course is part of the Cessna factory authorized Corvalis Transition Course. Completion of this course and the three required flight modules is the checkout to rent our 400's, and will also get you a beautiful certificate from Cessna. Our minimums to rent the 400's are 200 hours total time, Instrument Rating, 25 hours of G-1000 time, and completion of the transition course. The ground course will start at 8am, tak a break for lunch and conclude around 5pm. Tuition is $225 and includes a reprint of the Corvalis Operations Manual. Please call the Leesburg desk at 703-777-6030 to reserve your seat.
12.07.10
Aircraft Leaseback & Ownership SeminarIf you have ever thought about owning your own airplane, we have a great way to do it. Let other pilots make your payments!! The time could not be any better. Congress approved the Bonus Depreciation for tax year 2010, enabling a huge deduction for new aircraft owners. Interest rates are at record lows, and banks are actually lending money again. On Tuesday, December 7th at 7pm, we will host an Aircraft Ownership and Leaseback Seminar at our Manassas campus. We will have a rep from Horizon Aviation on hand to discuss the 2010 Cessna line-up, pricing and the bonus depreciation program. Bob Hepp will talk about our leaseback program and how you can get other folks to make your plane payments. Please call the Manassas desk to let them know that you plan to attend. Spouses are invited, as well.
12.04.10
Hudson River ExpeditionIf you missed last year's Hudson trips, we have another one coming up for you. On Saturday, December 4th, we will depart at 9am from all three locations to meet at the Monmouth Executive Airport (KBLM) to do final organizing to fly the Hudson. We will depart KBLM as a group in single file to cross over the Verrezano Bridge and into the Hudson Corridor. No matter how many times you have done this, it is one of the most incredible things you can do in an airplane. You will go past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governor's Island, fly next to and below the Manhattan skyline, over the aircraft carrier Intrepid, Central Park, LaGuardia Airport, over the George Washington Bridge, turn around and do it again in reverse. You even have the option of peeling off to land at Teterboro and tak a cab downtown for the day. Get your friends or family together, reserve your favorite plane and bring back some unforgettable memories and spectacular photos.
12.01.10
Discount on Multi Time in DecemberIf you have ever thought about getting your multi-engine ticket, there will never be a better time than now. To help get you going, we are offering a December special on multi-engine flying. For the month of December, you can fly any or all three of our multi-engine airplanes for $10 off of their regular hourly rate.
11.27.10
Small Business SaturdayJoin the movement and support local businesses, like ours. In honor of the first-ever Small Business Saturday, American Express Cardmembers will get rewarded for shopping small. Receive a $25 statement credit when you spend $25 or more at participating small businesses using your registered American Express Card. Availability is limited, so register today at SmallBusinessSaturday.com.
11.14.10
Cessna 400 Class at ManassasOn Sunday November 14th, we are holding a ground school class for the Cessna 400 Corvalis TT at our Manassas campus. This class is the first step in getting certified to fly the fastest airplane you can rent. The Corvalis TT flies at 220 kts at FL250 burning about 16GPH. The course covers all of the aircraft's unique systems, lean of peak operations, hight altitude operations and oxygen use, aircraft pre-flight, G-1000 flight planning, WAAS navigation and approaches, weight and balance, and descent planning from the flight levels. The class runs from 8 AM until 5 PM with a break for lunch. Tuition is $225 and includes a re-print of the important parts of the POH. The 400 minimum times are 200 total, instrument rating, 25 G-1000 hours, and completion of this ground and flight training course. The flight portion is 3 modules that totalsabout 7 hours of flight time. Call the Manassas desk at 703-530-7737 to reserve your seat.
11.13.10
Back by popular demand: Right Seat Course - What if the Worst Happens?Tell all your non-pilot flying companions, aviation Adventures is again offering its course for the frequent right seat occupant titled "Right Seat Course: What if the worst happens?" You, a non-pilot, are riding in a flying airplane when the only pilot on board becomes incapacitated. What could be worse than that? Completion of this course will prepare you for just that situation.
The course is presented in two parts. A three-hour ground session followed, on the same day or on a later date, by a flight of approximately one hour duration.
The objectives of the ground session are: 1. To know, intellectually, how to safely complete a flight after the pilot becomes incapacitated. 2. Be well prepared to apply that knowledge in an in-flight practice scenario. 3. Gain knowledge helpful on normal flights, allowing you to be a useful co-pilot. The cost of the ground session is $30 and will be presented in Aviation Adventures Manassas classroom on Saturday, November 13 at 9 AM.
The objectives of the flight session are for you to: 1. Apply the knowledge you acquired in ground school to an in-flight practice scenario. 2. Safely land the airplane. 3. Gain bragging rights - "I can fly any airplane in the world." The cost for this session will be ala Carte at the normal hourly rates for the airplane and instructor used. You can plan on between 1 and 1.3 hours airplane time and between 1.5 to 2 hours instructor time. The flight session can be scheduled any time after completion of the ground session at any Aviation Adventures location.
Please call the Manassas office (703-530-7737) to reserve your place in the ground school and schedule your flight.
11.06.10
G1000 Seminar at Aviation Adventures WarrentonWe will be conducting a G1000 seminar on Saturday, November 6th in the Aviation Adventures offices at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport. We will start at 9 AM and should end by 2:30 PM with a short break for lunch. Our G1000 Cessna 172, N6276Z, will be available after the seminar for cockpit familiarization and checkout flights.
The cost of the seminar is $50. The seminar will cover the integrated GFC-700 autopilot. If you plan to attend, please register by emailing or calling the Warrenton office at khwy@aviationadventures.com or 540-788-4734.
10.23.10
Leesburg AirshowJoin us at Leesburg Executive Airport on Saturday, October 23rd for the 2010 Airshow. The gates open at 10 AM and admission is FREE.
There will be static displays of warbirds, classic aircraft, exotic cars and more. Cessna will have a Limited Edition High Sierra Mustang jet on display, as well as a Caravan, Cessna 400 Corvalis, Cessna 182, Cessna 172 and a Cessna 162 Skycatcher. This is the first appearance of a Skycatcher in a Northern Virginia venue.
The Leesburg Airport will be NOTAMed closed to all but participating aircraft from 7AM to 7PM on Saturday.
10.07.10
Bavarian Biker's BashThis is your chance to do some of your favorite things: ride your motorcycle with a group of fellow pilots/riders, and enjoy superb German food and brew. On Thursday, October 7th at 5pm, we will meet at the Manassas Terminal building. At 5:15 we will depart for The Bavarian Chef in Madison, VA, about 60 miles down Rt 29. Please sign up with the Manassas desk NLT October 5th if you're interested in joining. If you'd like to go, but prefer your car to a motorcycle, that's okay, too.
11.06.10
G1000 Seminar at Aviation Adventures WarrentonThinking about taking a small step forward in your piloting skills? Like learning how to fly the Garmin G1000 glass panel? If so, you're invited to attend a G1000 seminar on Saturday, November 6, 2010 in the Aviation Adventures offices at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport. We will start at 9:00 AM and should end by 2:30 PM with a short break for lunch. Our G1000 Cessna 172, N6276Z, will be available after the seminar for cockpit familiarization and checkout flights.
The cost of the seminar is $50. The seminar will cover the integrated GFC-700 autopilot. If you plan to attend, please register by emailing or calling the Aviation Adventures - Warrenton office at KHWY@AviationAdventures.com or 540-788-4734.
09.26.10
Fly-out to the Roller Coaster Capital of the World!Join us for a fly-out to the Roller Coaster Capital of the World! On Sunday, September 26th, we'll be departing out of HEF, JYO & HWY at 8am to head to Sandusky, OH (SKY) to spend the day riding the rides at Cedar Point Amusement Park. We should arrive at the park around noon, when the park opens, and plan to meet back up at 6pm to head back to the airport for the flight home. We should be back to the home airports around 10pm. This is a great trip to get your family and friends to join you for. Get your plane reserved and give us a call with a headcount for your plane, so we can book enough transportation from the airport to/from Cedar Point. Also, let us know if you have room for more passengers, if you'd like to have someone join you and share the expenses.
09.18.10
Right Seat Course: What if the Worst Happens?Tell all your non-pilot flying companions, Aviation Adventures is offering a course for the frequent right seat occupant titled "Right Seat Course: What if the worst happens?" You, a non-pilot, are rifding in a flying airplane when the only pilot on board becomes incapacitated. What could be worse than that? completion of this course will prepare you for just that situation.
The course is presented in two parts. A three-hour ground session followed, on the same day or on a later date, by a flight of approximately one hour duration.
The objectives of the ground session are: 1. To know, intellectually, how to safely complete a flight after the pilot becomes incapacitated. 2. Be well-prepared to apply that knowledge in an in-flight practice scenario. 3. Gain knowledge helpful on normal flights, allowing you to be a useful co-pilot. The cost of the ground session is $30 and will be presented in Aviation Adventures Manassas classroom on September 18, 2010 at 9:00 AM.
The objective of the flight session are for you to: 1. Apply the knowledge you acquired in ground school to an in-flight practice scenario. 2. Safely land the airplane. 3. Gain bragging rights - "I can fly any airplane in the world." The cost for this session will be ala Carte at the normal hourly rates for the airplane and instructor used. You can plan on between 1 and 1.3 hours airplane time and between 1.5 and 2.0 hours instructor time. The flight session can be scheduled any time after completion of the ground session at any Aviation Adventures location.
Please call the Manassas office (703-530-7737) to reserve your place in the ground school and schedule your flight.
09.03.10
Fly & FloatJoin us for our annual Fly & Float! We'll be departing from HEF, JYO & HWY at 8:30am on Friday, September, 3rd to head to Front Royal (FRR) to go canoeing. The great people from the Front Royal Canoe Company will pick us up from the Front Royal airport and get us set up with our canoes and kayaks to do a 7 mile trip down the river. We should be back to the home airports mid-afternoon. If you're interested in joining us, get your plane booked and give us a call to let us know how many canoes and/or kayaks you need reserved. Also, let us know whether you have room and would like other passengers in your plane to split the cost.
08.21.10
Cessna 400 Ground SchoolIn case you haven't heard, the beautiful Cessna Corvalis TT COL4, N400BA, has arrived at JYO. Come join us for the Factory Authorized Corvalis ground school, meet our latest addition in person, and take the first step toward FL250! Ray de Haan and Mike Gilbert will be hosting the class on Saturday, August 21st from 8am - 5pm. Give us a call at JYO to sign up. The cost is $225. Hope to see you there!
06.18.10
Tangier Island Fly-outJoin us on Friday, June 18th for a step back in time and enjoy Chesapeake crab fresh from the boat. Tangier Island is a great place for a fly-out, where its 750 inhabitants fish, crab, ride around the island on golf carts and speak Elizabethan English, which is spoken nowhere else in the world. Reserve your plane for a 5pm departure and let the office know if you have room for additional passengers.
05.01.10
New Aviation Adventures LocationThat's right. We were selected by the Warrenton-Fauquier County evaluating committee to be the exclusive flight school at Warrenton (KHWY). We are absorbing the SkyWorld Cessna Pilot Center instructors and aircraft, and are adding some new services, as well. Our new facilities in the main building at HWY are newly repainted and carpeted, and we hope to start operations there in early May.
05.15.10
International Learn to Fly DayAviation Adventures is participating in Learn to Fly Day. Learn to Fly Seminars will be held at both offices at 10am and 1pm on May 15th. Take a look at the Learn to Fly Day website for more information or go to the Manassas or Leesburg pages to get free tickets to a seminar.
03.27.10
High Altitude Operations ClassJoin us on Saturday, March 27th for a High Altitude Operations class taught by Roger Coffman. The class will run from 9am - noon in the conference room at Volo Aviation in Manassas. The class will cover: 1) Ground training required by FAR 61.31(g)(1) towards the high altitude endorsement - Aerodynamics, meterology, and physiology related to operations at high altitudes. 2) Oxygen systems of the Cessna 182 Turbo Skylane and Cessna 400 Corvalis TT - System operation and maintenance, masks, canulas, pulse oximeter, and flight planning. 3) Economics - Learn when using the flight level-capable Cessna 182 Turbo Skylane or the Cessna 400 Corvalis TT is your most cost-effective aircraft choice. You will want to take this class if you are planning on, or thinking about, getting checked out in the Turbo Skylane or Corvalis. It will give you valuable background knowledge in preparation for flight at the higher altitudes. Completion of this class counts toward the ground school requirement of the Cessna approved transition course required for checkout in the Corvalis. You will want to take this class if you are interested in expanding your aviation knowledge. Completion of the class entitles you to a logbook endorsement stating that you have completed the ground training required by FAR 61.31(g)(1) for operating pressurized aircraft. The cost of the class is $45. Please call the Manassas office to sign up.
03.16.10
CORVAWHAT?!We now have a Cessna Corvalis TT in our fleet at Leesburg, as well. N400BA is now available for rent out of JYO, and is the top of the line, fastest single-engine fixed gear aircraft available for rent anywhere. If you're interested in getting checked out in this amazing aircraft, give us a call to get on the schedule and prepare to be impressed.
01.31.10
Fly-N-SkiJoin us on our next flyout to go skiing at Wisp in McHenry, MD (www.wispresort.com). On Sunday, January 31st, we'll depart HEF & JYO at 7:30am to fly to Garrett County Airport (2G4). From there we'll arrange for transportation to Wisp, and hit the slopes till we meet up to head back to the airport around 4pm. If you're interested in going along for this flyout, get a plane (and instructor, if you need one) booked and give us a call at the office to let us know how many are going in your party, so we can make sure to have ample ground transportation arranged. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give us a call.
12.18.09
Christmas in NYCJoin us on Friday, December 18th, as we fly up the Hudson Corridor to view the NYC skyline during the beautiful Holiday Season. We'll be meeting up at Monmouth Executive (KBLM) in NJ at noon, then departing to fly up the corridor from there, and head over to Teterboro (KTEB). Those that wish to can take the bus that runs every 15 minutes into Manhattan to be a tourist for a bit, before returning to TEB to fly the route back and view the skyline at night. We'll be departing TEB around 5:30 to return to VA. Since this is a busy airspace to fly into, we are having a meeting on Wednesday, December 16th at 7 pm at the Leesburg Executive Airport. We strongly encourage anyone going along for this trip to attend the meeting. Please give us a call at the office and get a plane reserved if you care to join us for this most memorable experience!
11.21.09
Fly-Out to NYC & Hudson River CorridorJoin us on Saturday, Novemer 21st to view the Manhattan skyline and Lady Liberty from above, as we fly up the Hudson Corridor. We plan to depart HEF & JYO around 8am. After the flight up the corridor, you can head back to VA or land at Teterboro (TEB) and take the bus downtown Manhattan for shopping/sightseeing/a Broadway show/etc.
Since this fly-out requires lots of planning and organization, there will be a meeting beforehand to go over all the details. The meeting will be on Thursday, November 19th at our office in Leesburg at 7pm. Please come to the meeting with the performance figures of your aircraft, so you know how much fuel you can take with the passengers you're taking for fuel planning purposes. Ther eis a lot to know when flying the Hudson Corridor or into Teterboro, so attendance at this meeting is highly encouraged if you plan to go on this fly-out.
If you'd like to go along to NYC, get your plane booked and give us a call at the office you'll be departing from. The rain date, should we need it, will be Saturday, November 28th, but the meeting will still be on the 19th.
This trip is a great one for anyone needing more cross country time for your instrument or commercial requirements. REgardless of whether you go just to see NYC & Lady Liberty, go for the shopping or go to meet some aviation requirements, we hop to see a lot of you join us for this awesome fly-out!
06.10.09
New Redbird Flight SimulatorsOn June 7th, a big truck pulled into town and began to off-load and build our new Redbird FTX Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATDs). The FTX is a Full Motion, that's right, Full Motion sim with over 200 ° of wrap-around color vision and supports the full range of VFR and IFR training. If you can do it in the airplane, you can do it in the Redbird. Redbirds have convertible cockpit panels that allow them to re-configure to emulate a variety of aircraft. Leesburg's will be operational on June 10th and will be configured as a normally aspirated G-1000 C-182, for now. Manassas's Redbird will be operational on June 11th, and will be configurable as a Garmin 430 equipped C-172 and a G-1000 Turbo 182. The rental rate is going to be $75/hour, plus instructor. If you want to see the Redbird in action, visit their website, then click on Media Gallery, then FMX. The Redbirds are listed on the schedule now. When you see a time you want, grab it. All indications are that they will schedule quickly. If you're interested in seeing more before you schedule, we are hosting a "Meet the Redbird" session on Saturday, June 13th from 1-2PM at Manassas. This session is free.
05.31.09
School CallsignsWe have been approved by the FAA to use school callsigns. Effective now, we are SKY VENTURES. Not our first choice, but our previous 14 choices were already taken. Here's how it works: When you flile IFR, VFR or SFRA, instead of the tail number, put AVL and the number as it is listed on AircraftClubs.com. For instance, list AVL31 instead of N16789. Then, in the remarks section, put AVL=Sky Ventures, N16789. When you go to fly, you are then Sky Ventures Three One. This is recognized worldwide. And if you really want to sound cool, when other Sky Ventures planes are pointed out as traffic, you get to reply, "Company traffic in sight".
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