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Doug Matthews Inducted into Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame

Vintage Aviation News

Doug Matthews in the cockpit of the F-86 Sabre ” Skyblazers” Matthews spent 11 years flying for Delta Air Lines, piloting the DC-9, DC-8, B-727, and L-1011. He also established Georgias second airline, Flight International Airlines, and built the largest Fixed Base Operator (FBO) in the state, now part of Signature Aviation.

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Challenger 300 Fatal Upset Wasn’t Turbulence

Fear of Landing

He was interrupted when an employee of the fixed base operator arrived with ice for the aircraft’s bar. He returned to the cockpit, no doubt embarrassed at his rookie mistake, but there was no harm done. Once the first officer was back in the cockpit, they discussed the rudder limiter fault message.

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Why Inflight Pilot Training Is the Best Flight School in the Twin Cities

Inflight Pilot Training

We operate as a flight school, fixed-base operator (FBO), maintenance shop, flying club, social club, and aviation community. The Inflight App: A Connected Flight School Community At Inflight, the journey doesn’t end when you step out of the cockpit.

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Flight Instructor Guide: Where to Learn to Fly in Mesa, AZ

Pilot's Life Blog

Facilities & Environment at Falcon Field Falcon Field offers: Two paved runways (4,500 feet and 3,700 feet) with well-lit approach lighting Air traffic control tower operates daily with VFR and IFR capabilities. Flying in a modern fleet prepares you for advanced cockpits you’ll encounter later in your career.