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New July 5, 2008
- Airloan.com Aircraft financing and aircraft loans from the Aircraft Finance Division of Red River State Bank. Member FDIC.
- The Aviation Page "A visual digest for aviators." This blog features frequent posts on a variety of aviation topics and is illustrated with a large number of photographs.
- Elite UK Forces Details of the various Air Force, Army, and Navy aviation units that support Britain's Special Forces. Featuring 7 and 47 Sqn, RAF, 657 and 651 Sqn and 8 Flight AAC and the Commando Helicopter Force.
- MyPilotLicense.com This aviation website helps you find flight schools, videos, pilot shops, and other things you need to get your pilots license.
- Sastre Air The journey from private pilot to professional pilot in California.
- Aviation & Flight Training News This UK site offers flight training resources for all types of pilots. Find help on learning to fly, where to go next, career flying, news, jobs, and more.
- BestFlightSchools.net Committed to providing a high-quality listing of flight schools throughout the world, complete with the information and customer reviews you need to make an informed decision about your aviation education. Additionally providing the student pilot community with a forum, articles, and blog space to share experiences with others who are learning to fly.
- Aviation Downunder This website is full of information about learning to fly in Australia: articles, forum, links, news, gallery, and more.
- Global Pilot Training Center Taking a one-on-one personalized approach to airline flight training.
- The Aero Rag A day in the life of an aerospace professional. In this online magazine you can check out articles written by the industry's top thinkers and videos of never-before-seen aircraft on their first flights. Keep up-to-date with the latest aerospace news and events.
- The Crew Report Blog Airline and aviation news from the frontlines. Straightforward updates and opinions on issues affecting the airline industry and the public at large.
- Collinson Design and construction of Best-Hall steel framed tension membrane hangars. Clear span up to 100m wide, any length and height.
- Flight Time Radio Forum A free forum to discuss everything you can think of regarding General Aviation. EAA members, Sport Pilots, or anyone that just loves plane talk should have a look.
- Profession Pilots Association This forum is dedicated to taking action on the issues and challenges facing today's airline pilots, and working to provide a much needed "voice" to ensure the future for pilots.
- Mombu the Aviation Forum At this active forum, you'll find discussions for civil aviation, military aviation, aviators, radio control, and more.
- FullFlap.TV All levels of interest are catered for with a TV show (released every three weeks), an online magazine, and a radio show. Join them as they travel the world in search of the answers that will help pilots and enthusiasts enjoy aviation at a new level.
- Rare Aviation Download aircraft manuals, flight manuals, and pilot operating instructions for commercial, civil, and historic military aircraft. Their mission is to "rescue aviation history and make it easily accessible for researchers, pilots, and enthusiasts." They also have rare WWII gun camera films available.
- Transport Risk Management - Air Cargo Insurance These brokers are engaged in the practice of aviation insurance and risk management services with representatives in Denver, CO, Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, Los Angeles, CA and Scottsdale, AZ. They cover the basic "All Risks" and liability exposures of a client’s core business, and every area of potential loss that pertains to a company's exposures as an aircraft operator.
- Flightcell International Providing tracking, data, and voice products for civil and military aviation. Fully envirionmentally sealed lightweight solutions using Iridium and CDMA or GSM cell networks.
- Bag Crazy Delivering a large range of Crumpler and Built NY bags to mainland UK. Great for travelling, lightweight and easy to pack.
New June 26, 2008
- Perfect Landing Airpark An outdoor sportsman's dream, just 30 minutes from Branson, Missouri. This airpark community is on a large lake offering hunting, fishing, back country, equestrian, and more. Planned: a 5000 foot paved runway, FBO/certified maintenance, fly-in restaurant, and more.
- FlightSimX Daily flight simulator news, views, and reviews.
Added to the Aircargo page:
- Alliance Air Freight A full service shipping company handling air freight and truck freight within the USA and worldwide. Expedited shipping is their specialty.
- Micro Macro Mundo A large hobby shop on the Net with radio control, static models, military, electric trains, and accessories.
- PilotShopUSA,com Based in New York, The Pilot Shop, Inc. is the front door to www.pilotshopusa.com, a full retail shop located 20 minutes East of JFK and 20 minutes West of FRG. Fully stocked with: pilot supplies, training supplies, clothing, gifts, and more for the pilot and co-pilots too. 24/7 secure online ordering.
- Exec Jet USA Private jet and VIP corporate aircraft charters servicing Philadelphia, the U.S., and around the world.
- Chief Exec Air A private jet charter company for your travel needs. Use them for your next business trip, family vacation, or sporting event.
- Aeromil Pacific Aircraft charter, aircraft sales, shared ownership, pilot training, and support services in Australia. The exclusive Cessna Authorised Sales Representative for the Citation family of Corporate Jets and Caravan turboprops, and the Cessna Team Authorised Representative for single engine aircraft.
- Cindtronix Aviation A flight school and aircraft rental company based at Quonset State Airport, North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Employing experienced flight instructors, Cindtronix operates a fleet of new, state-of-the-art G1000 aircraft and offers a variety of aviation services, including flight training, 24/7 aircraft rental, scenic flights, pilot supplies, ground instruction, a 12 day instrument rating course, a college degree program, and more.
- All American Helicopters, LLC An FAA Part 141 Certified Flight School. VA approved by Texas Veterans Commission. M-1 visas available for International students. All ratings taught. Chief Pilot/Chief Flight Instructor military trained (2 star general). Located at Denton Municipal Airport, Denton, Texas.
- Festivals-and-Shows.com USA airshow schedules by State, including the Blue Angels and USAF Thunderbirds cities and dates.
- Empora | Air A luxury carrier serving destinations across the U.S through its hub in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and other European and Asian destinations through its Milan base. Empora operates 20 Boeing 737-700 BBJ’s and 5 Boeing 777-200ER’s. They offer each passenger a private suite with a twin bed, full TV service, and gourmet meals.
- Flight Line Radio Providing show radio transmission services, including an announcer and multiple channels of content, such as general information, infomercials, or even a second language. They provide event patrons with a personal radio, enabling them to move about the venue while remaining in touch with the announcer, or listen to pre-recorded materials.
- FlightSimTube This site is dedicated to flight simulator videos and screenshots. You can upload your own videos to share, rate your favourite flight sim videos, and create your own blog space under the flightsimtube.com domain.
- Aero Database A free aviation database with information on aircraft, airlines, airports, clubs, and much more. Whether you're a pilot, mechanic, jet-fuel addict, researching an assignment, or just an enthusiast, there will be something for you.
- Kags and Tsar Provides corporate aircraft with ground logistics in Botswana and the neighboring countries. VIP Handling services, protocol, operations management, and aviation consultancy.
New June 22, 2008
- Tattoos in Flight A gallery of flight and aviation-related tattoos collected from around the web. The artwork in some of these is quite impressive. Submissions are always welcome. This site is operated by a private pilot with a few tats of his own.
- Sulako's Blog Sully is a Captain on a corporate jet for a medium-sized company. He loves Lisa. He shaves his head because he's going bald. The little man in his head tells him to say things that get him in trouble all the time. He wants a cat. He writes a very good blog. Read it.
- Jet Trading and Leasing, LLC A commercial jet aircraft and engine trading and leasing company headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida. They operate lease structures, engage in structured finance transactions, purchase and sale of airline associated financial instruments, and commercial jet aircraft management.
- RS&H A facilities, infrastructure, and aviation consulting firm "whose client-centered program structure provides value-added solutions to clients around the world." Their market sector programs include Aerospace and Defense, Commercial and Military Aviation, Institutional, Public Infrastructure, and Transportation.
- Aviation Flight Training / Personal Stories Flight training stories of a former flight student from first interest in aviation through the flight training process to commercial and instrument rated pilot certification and beyond.
- Offbeat Guides This site offers personalized, on-demand travel guides (for a fee) using the information from open sources like Wikipedia, Wikitravel, and Eventful, and some licensed content providers. The site builds a custom travel guide for your destination.
- Right Travel Travel, tours, holidays, vacations and information for Egypt, Kenya, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Private tours for budget and luxury travelers by private car and guide.
- US Air Ambulance Provides air and ground medical transport to families and facility case workers around the world. Their aero-medically trained staff provides medical monitoring, as well as medication, bedside-to-bedside service, and comprehensive reporting.
- Air Bali - Air Ambulance They recently added a Piper Cheyenne 400LS to their existing aircraft fleet. Equipped with a MedPac 400 air ambulance stretcher, it operates direct international flights to Singapore, Perth, Darwin, KL and HCMC.
- 3 Ounce Store Carries over 2,000 travel size perfumes and colognes in a one-stop shop. Sizes are designed to meet strict worldwide airport carry-on restrictions of 3 ounces (88ml) or less.
- BER Exchange A web resource established and maintained by StarterGenerator.com to familiarize aviation parts professionals with options available when faced with expensive starter generator overhauls and BER (Beyond Economical Repair) situations.
- Business Aviation Training Up-to-date news about the business aviation industry: operation or use of aircraft by companies for the carriage of passengers and or goods.
- Pilots Logs 4 Life Offering pilot's organizers. Print your own refill pages if necessary with the CD (free with purchase). Aviation Flight Plans, Weight & Balance Sheets are also included on the CD in PDF format. Also, pilot business cards, baggage tags, and aviation-related printing services.
- Sky Air Center Worldwide executive business jet charters (Hawker 750 XP, LearJet 60XR) from Istanbul, Turkey. Also, aviation consultancy services and aircraft sales.
- Citation Trader Specialists in the purchase acquisition, sale, lease, or financing of Cessna Citations.
- Standard Aero This large and longtime independent MRO provides comprehensive services to commercial, military and business aviation, helicopters and industrial operators. The company operates out of facilities located in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia, serving customers from over 80 countries with MRO for business aircraft, airlines and fleet operators, military, and helicopters.
- Marriage with altitude A British woman married to a commercial pilot blogs about their our life, what she thinks about the industry, and how they cope with its unique ups and downs.
- Skylines This UK-based virtual airline operates solely on the IVAO network and has routes throughout Europe. It provides a realistic, airline-like environment, providing all the information required for the flight. Skylines also takes the hassle of PIREPS away with its Automatic Pirep System.
- Fly Right Films "A Masters Program for Serious Pilots." The Aviator Series training video "captivates, stimulates and educates like no other training video you’ve seen before." You fly with well known aviators who share their skills and problem-solving techniques.
- AOPA Career Page Listing employment opportunities with this not-for-profit individual membership association devoted to general aviation.
- London to Cape Town '09 In 2009, British pilot Robert Vallier will attempt to break the World Record for a single-engine aircraft flight from London (UK), to Cape Town (SA), solo. This web page will follow his progress.
- Ballooning in Italy Luxury hot air balloon tours launching from central Italy takeoff zones: Tuscany, Siena, Florence, Umbria Todi, Assisi, Castiglione del Lago, Torgiano, in the Marche Sanginesio, and other areas near the Sibillini National Park.
