05.06.23

As we approach warmer weather, it's time to announce another fly-out!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 6th and join us as we fly to Suffolk BBQ Company at KSFQ.  The plan is to arrive by 11:30am for a 12pm lunch.

If you are looking for good BBQ, a fun cross-country trip or just need an excuse to fly with friends then this is it!  There are plenty of Aviation Adventures airplanes available across our five locations, so feel free to reserve one now.

If you have rented/obtained an airplane, pleaseadd your name to the sign-up sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rblXxVB_u1xC-gG2VF7jFoZkm9jx8ggA4VRL_YHrs48/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, please reach out to alex@alexseals.com.  See you there!

04.29.23

We are pleased to announce the 2023 edition of the VFR Pilot Proficiency course, scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2023.  The course will be taught via Zoom from 8:00am - 12:00pm.

The VFR Pilot Proficiency course is designed for pilots that have been out of the cockpit for a few years, active pilots that would like to get up to speed on new developments in Part 91 flying and student pilots working towards their Private or Commercial certificates.  Additionally, sUAS (i.e, drone pilots) interested in learning more about the national airspace system and general aviation operations will gain great value from the course.  This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with fellow pilots and receive a comprehensive refresher course on various topics that are essential to operating aircraft under Visual Flight Rules in the Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area and beyond.  We plan to discuss the following topics:

-Pilot Experience, Responsibilities and Cautions

-Airworthiness, Maintenance and Inspections

-Airports, Airspace and SFRA Procedures

-Aviation Weather Products and Flight Planning

-Aeronautical Decision Making and Risk Management

After attending the course, which costs $60, you will receive a certificate of completion indicating that you have satisfied the ground instruction requirement for the flight review per FAR 61.56.  The certificate will be accepted by any Aviation Adventures CFI within six months of the course.

If you would like to attend the course, please register by sending an email to kontanis@gmail.com or by calling the Aviation Adventures Manassas office at 703-530-7737 with your name, email address and a prefered phone number.  Upon receiving confirmation of payment, we will share the Zoom log-on information for the course.

04.30.22

With Spring on the way, it's time to announce another fly-out!  How does the saying go? April hobbs hours bring May flowers?  Something like that...

Mark your calendars for April 30th and join us as we fly to Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport (KJGG) for an 11:30 group lunch at Charly's Airport Restaurant.  Following lunch, there are many places you and your group can visit in the surrounding area such as Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, the College of William & Mary, and more.

The plan is to arrive by 11:00 on Saturday, April 30th.  Then, while we fill up at the restaurant, the full-service low-lead truck will be available to fill up the planes.  If you are looking for a fun cross-country trip or just need an excuse to fly with friends, then this is it!  There are plenty of Aviaiton Adventures planes across our five locations, so feel free to reserve one for you.

If you have a plane reserved, please add your name to the sign-up sheet:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1x3C2eqYyv_VAQGTbqioW80ApkUOMpU-IeELbgKaBISk/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, reach out to our Fly-out Coordinator: alex@alexseals.com  

01.22.22

It's New Year's Resolution Time!  If you're thinking about earning your instrument rating, brushing up on dormant instrument skills, or refining IFR knowledge that you use frequently, the 2022 edition of the IFR Rusty Pilot Course is exactly what you need!  We plan to offer the course on Saturday, January 22, 2022, via Zoom from 0800-1200.

The IFR course is designed for pilots who already have, or are in pursuit of, an instrument rating.  The course is designed to provide a review of instrument procedures for each phase of flight and will have a "procedural" focus with a goal to give pilots a better understanding of the "why" behind the procedures versus just the "how" they are flown.  We will mostly use local airports and procedures as examples, but there will be a few examples of interesting procedures used in other areas of the US.  Topics will include:

-Departure Procedures

-En Route Procedures

-Arrival Procedures

-Aviation Weather Products and Flight Planning

-Aeronautical Decision Making and Risk Management

The course costs $60.  If you would like to attend, please register by sending an email to kontanis@gmail.com or by calling the Aviaiton Adventures Manassas office at 703-530-7737 with your name, email address and a preferred phone number.  Upon confirmation of payment, I will share the Zoom long-on information for the course.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!