Professional Pilot

JULY 18, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Royal Air Freight Fleet on Ramp PONTIAC, Michigan— While every fixed-based operator is in the business to make money, Royal Air Freight, a Phillips 66 branded FBO at Metro Detroit’s Oakland County International Airport (KPTK), believes that the intangibles beyond the balance sheet yield priceless returns.

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Fixed Base Operator Hangar Jet Stability 40

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Its high-wing design offers excellent visibility and contributes to its overall stability, making it an ideal choice for training environments. Yes, many flight schools and FBOs (Fixed Base Operators) rent out Cessna aircraft to certified pilots. Can I rent a Cessna after training?

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Pilot Instrument Flight Rules Knot Fixed Base Operator 52

Fear of Landing

MAY 9, 2025

He was interrupted when an employee of the fixed base operator arrived with ice for the aircraft’s bar. The following day, a Friday, the flight crew arrived at the airport to prepare for the flight back to Leesburg. The first officer was in the process of the walk-around, an exterior pre-flight inspection of the aircraft.

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Turbulence V Speed Rudder Air Traffic Control 99