It has been a little while since the last update on our beloved Sweet Potato.
As previously discussed in the blog, our FAA-certified A&P mechanics removed both engines from Sweet Potato and sent them to Pinnacle...
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Aeropro
- Nov 4, 2021
- 1 min
BIG Changes Happening at Gulf Shores Airport!
Gulf Shores Airport gets a new control tower!
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Program Management Office
- Jun 29, 2021
- 1 min
Aeropro Offers Remote Pilot Training and Support Services
Train to be a Part 107 certified remote pilot with Aeropro's certified remote pilot instructors. Training takes place at our farm in...
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Program Management Office
- Jun 25, 2021
- 1 min
Thank you John and Susan Andrews from Re/Max of Gulf Shores
Recently our CFI and scenic tour leader Alex had the pleasure of hosting John and Susan on a scenic beach flight. They made a fantastic...
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Aeropro
- Apr 16, 2021
- 2 min
Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics: Where did those engines go?
One could argue that the heart of any aircraft is its pilot. OK. Fair enough. But what truly drives the plane up, up and away and...
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Aeropro
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
This Bird has Been Around the Block...and THEN some!
For more than 60 years, this Piper Apache has gone a few places, seen a few things, carried a few passengers and trained a few pilots....
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Aeropro
- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
Ready to roll...
Yes, it has happened! Sweet Potato is finally back on her own three feet (wheels) for the first time in more than a year, marking the...
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Aeropro
- Mar 22, 2021
- 1 min
Stand up, Sweet Potato!
The gear is down, but you may notice in the photo above that the wheels are not touching the ground! Ah, the yellow jacks underneath this...
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Aeropro
- Mar 17, 2021
- 1 min
The Story of Sweet Potato...a Proper Introduction
Let us introduce you to a classic multi-engine aircraft on the Aeropro flightline: A 1954 Piper Apache affectionately known around here...
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Aeropro
- Mar 13, 2021
- 1 min
"Any Traffic in the Area Please Advise..."
Jack Edwards National Airport will soon become a tower-controlled airport, expected sometime in the fall of 2021. However, during the...
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- Apr 22, 2020
- 1 min
60-Second Video: Staying Current to Act as PIC
There are certain things a pilot must do in order to act as PIC (Pilot In Command) of an airplane for which he or she is rated.
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- Apr 20, 2020
- 1 min
60-Second Video: How to Talk on the Radio
For some student pilots, talking on the radio can be intimidating. Is that really what I sound like? What if I mess up?
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- Apr 17, 2020
- 1 min
60-Second Video: Land that Bird!
Here is a 60-second flight training tip about making great landings from Aeropro CFI Chris Dunn.
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- Apr 8, 2020
- 1 min
FREE Flight Training Resources
Learn about the 3 most valuable FREE resources for your flight training success!
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- Mar 30, 2020
- 1 min
Video Lesson: Aviation Weather Basics for Pilots
Here are some weather basics that will help you before that next flight. Maybe even a few things you didn't know!
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- Mar 24, 2020
- 1 min
Looking out for YOU...
Coronavirus has forced Aeropro to temporarily close our doors to help prevent the spread of the disease.
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- Mar 2, 2020
- 2 min
Quality time with Aeropro
Flight training is all about time. You pay for hours in the aircraft. You pay for hours with a professional instructor. You must meet...
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Aeropro
- Feb 6, 2020
- 2 min
The Magic Box
ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) is now required equipment for aircraft operating in many areas of U.S. airspace. One...
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Aeropro
- Jan 22, 2020
- 2 min
An airline pilot? Yes, you can!
Become an airline pilot. It may seem a bit daunting, especially for a teenager just out of high school. However, the path to the...
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