Good pilots are always learning.
How many of you have heard the saying “There are Old pilots and Bold Pilots but there are no Old, Bold pilots” and wondered exactly what that means? In my opinion, it means that ...
$500 ADS-B Rebate
The FAA has reinstated the ADS-B Rebate, but the rebates are limited and time is running out as the program ends on October 11, 2019. Are you eligible to receive it? There are sev...
What are People Buying at Sparkchasers?
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been training another Sparkchasers employee, Kristian Butler, so he can begin a transition from a technician in operations into a sales role. ...
Most Exciting Development from Osh 18
In late July of every year pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation enthusiasts make an annual pilgrimage to Oshkosh, WI for the EAA AirVenture Airshow. It is a time to connect with ...
#OSH18
As I was flying back to Sparkchasers, I was looking back over my first Oshkosh experience (it will not be my last!). I learned some interesting things from sitting in seminars, ta...
From the Marines to General Aviation | Tool Control
”Private Butler, call my wife and tell her because of a tool you lost in a plane, I’ve been in a horrible Helicopter accident and that's all we know right now.” That's what my Serg...
To: The Passengers
Today I thought we would do a little something different. Rather than writing a blog for the person sitting in the pilot’s seat, I thought I would write something for the people si...
Good, Cheap, and Fast
I took my very first trip to an Aldi’s grocery store a couple of weeks ago. For years, I have had friends that have sworn by their value and convenience as a grocery store, but I h...
General Aviation Maintenance Concerns
I talk to aircraft owners on a daily basis about installations and maintenance for their aircraft and I’d be remiss if I didn’t say that I often walk away from those conversations ...
VLOG: Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilots
Garmin Autopilots are digital and it seems that everyone is asking about them. We have been putting them is all make and model airplanes ranging from Mooney, Cessna and Beechcraft....