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It has been a little while since the last update on our beloved Sweet Potato.

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Feb 2
2 min

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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BIG Changes Happening at Gulf Shores Airport!

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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Aeropro

Sep 23, 2021
1 min

Power Up!

Sweet Potato gets a pair of freshly overhauled engines!

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Aeropro Offers Remote Pilot Training and Support Services

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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Thank you John and Susan Andrews from Re/Max of Gulf Shores

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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Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics: Where did those engines go?

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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This Bird has Been Around the Block...and THEN some!

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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The Story of Sweet Potato...a Proper Introduction

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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"Any Traffic in the Area Please Advise..."

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 31, 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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The Aeropro Blog

It has been a little while since the last update on our beloved Sweet Potato.

BIG Changes Happening at Gulf Shores Airport!

Power Up!

Aeropro Offers Remote Pilot Training and Support Services

Thank you John and Susan Andrews from Re/Max of Gulf Shores

Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics: Where did those engines go?

This Bird has Been Around the Block...and THEN some!

Ready to roll...

Stand up, Sweet Potato!

The Story of Sweet Potato...a Proper Introduction

"Any Traffic in the Area Please Advise..."

60-Second Video: Staying Current to Act as PIC

60-Second Video: How to Talk on the Radio

60-Second Video: Land that Bird!

FREE Flight Training Resources

Video Lesson: Aviation Weather Basics for Pilots

Looking out for YOU...

Quality time with Aeropro

The Magic Box

An airline pilot? Yes, you can!

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