The world travels constantly. At any given time millions of travelers are checking into rooms that were recently used by someone else. Kind of a scary thought isn’t it? Social media has participated in a major way to influence consumers to be far more informed about the quality of the […]
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Cessna Aircraft Compared – The Cessna 172 Vs The Cessna 182
To the uninitiated, the Cessna 172 and Cessna 182 are indistinguishable from each other. Both are 4 seat, high wing planes with struts bracing each wing. But for pilots, they are substantially different aircraft. The major difference between the 172 and 182 are the engines. Both have been produced for […]
The History of New York Airways’ Helicopter Operations
If a person about to board an airplane in Omaha were asked where he was flying to and he responded, “Omaha,” he may receive a few perplexed looks and even an audible, “But aren’t you there now?” Yet, when you live in metropolises that support multiple airports, such as New […]
Remaining Relevant – Edging Out Your Competition in the Hotel Industry
Unless they’re historic bed and breakfast inns, most hotels are modern and up-to-date, boasting high speed internet, sound wave alarm clocks and versatile hangers, among other hotel supplies. If you’re like most people who work in hotels and handle the amenities, in some capacity, on a daily basis, after a […]
The Commuter Airlines of Long Island MacArthur Airport
Introduction: Although commuter airline operations, conducted by a variety of almost-exclusively turboprop aircraft that accommodated between 19 and 50 passengers,augmented Long Island MacArthur Airport’s six-and-a-half decade scheduled service history, they were integral to its development as a regional airfield, providing both origin-and-destination and connecting, major-carrier aligned, two-letter code share links […]
The History of Bayport Aerodrome
A sputtering engine cracks the silence. The aromas of freshly mowed grass gently float up the nostrils, like summer’s perfume. Between two rows of hangars, the prop wash of a Stearman biplane transforms the turf beneath it into a plastered green blur. An Aeronca, surrendering its wings to the wind, […]
Flying a Float Plane: Benefits and Downsides
Flying a float plane may not be as difficult as you think. With a few flight training sessions at a flight school near you, you may be living your dream quicker than you realize. What Kind of License is Needed in Canada? Once you have your Private Pilot License, all […]
The Four W’s of Aviation Radio Communications
What’s the hardest part about pilot training? Almost everyone will say, “Talking on the radio.” However, even beginners can sound good on the radio if they apply some simple rules. I’ll first discuss those rules and then give some tips all pilots can use to improve their radio skills. The […]
Air Charter and Wet Lease Aircraft Leasing
The final chapter in the Airbus A310 story. The production line remains technically open but the aircraft has been largely superseded, such is the march of progress. The final manoeuvres are sad and on the wrong side of profitability. Cameroon Airlines wet lease an A310-300 from Air Plus Comet in […]
Effective Advertising Strategies for Bed and Breakfast Ventures
Running a bed and breakfast is a competitive business. You have to stand out to win your crowd. Sticking up a shiny sign by your lot is not going to do it for your venture. You have to take marketing up the notch. Budgeting is always a thing to consider […]