Obtaining Your PPL Before Enrolling in an Aviation Program at a Four-Year University
Embarking on a career in aviation is an exciting and fulfilling choice, and pursuing a degree in aviation at a four-year university is a...
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carter6540
- May 15
- 2 min
Exciting News: A New FBO Opens at Craig Airfield, Selma, Alabama
The aviation community in Selma, Alabama, has something to celebrate as a newly managed Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) has opened its doors at...
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carter6540
- May 1
- 2 min
What can an Airframe and Powerplant certificate do for you?
An Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate is a highly sought-after certification in the aviation industry. It is a testament to the...
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carter6540
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Benefits of annual inspections
Flying is one of the most exciting ways to travel, and owning your own aircraft can provide you with unparalleled freedom and...
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carter6540
- Jan 27
- 1 min
The history of our coast
The 32 mile stretch of coastline that sits on the southernmost point of Alabama has an extremely rich history. From fishing to...
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carter6540
- Jan 25
- 1 min
GIVING YOU AN ADVANTAGE
In today’s world it is very important to have financial security. The typical route to financial security may include a two or four year...
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carter6540
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
Get creative for Christmas!
As Christmas quickly approaches, we know the holiday season on the Gulf Coast can be a magical time. Tired of giving out gift cards? Let...
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- Feb 2, 2022
- 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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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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