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Lightspeed Aviation stops in on the Airplane Geeks Podcast

Lightspeed Aviation stops in on the Airplane Geeks Podcast

January 24, 2020

This week we were lucky enough to spend some time with our friends from the Airplane Geeks Podcast! Lightspeed Aviation Executive Vice President Teresa De Mers, pilot and aviation enthusiast,READ MORE

Mountain Flying Part 5 – Summary

Mountain Flying Part 5 – Summary

December 30, 2019

Aviation No Tie Downs: Pulling some G’s with Major General Hank Canterbury

Aviation No Tie Downs: Pulling some G’s with Major General Hank Canterbury

December 23, 2019

Ride along as former fighter pilot and Thunderbird pilot Major General Hank Canterbury (retired) schools us on some extreme maneuvering in a general aviation aircraft. Host and Executive Vice PresidentREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: A Day in the Life with a formation flying team

Aviation No Tie Downs: A Day in the Life with a formation flying team

December 3, 2019

Go behind the scenes to see how airshow performers get ready to thrill the crowds. Host and Executive Vice President of Lightspeed Aviation, Teresa De Mers, travels to the WingsREAD MORE

My Path to a Warbird Cockpit – I Couldn’t Do it Alone

My Path to a Warbird Cockpit – I Couldn’t Do it Alone

November 27, 2019

In the first part of this story, I told you about how I got started on the path to a warbird cockpit. All the various makes and models of aircraftREAD MORE

5 Ways to Ensure Growth in Our Aviation Community

5 Ways to Ensure Growth in Our Aviation Community

November 19, 2019

Promoting aviation is necessary to foster growth in the pilot population. Consequently, when we commit to spreading the word about General Aviation, we also protect our GA airports. Both promotion andREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: 376 Vietnam combat missions; one wartime ditching

Aviation No Tie Downs: 376 Vietnam combat missions; one wartime ditching

November 11, 2019

Join Lightspeed Executive Vice President and instrument rated private pilot, Teresa De Mers as she continues her conversation with Major General Hank Canterbury. In this episode of Aviation No TieREAD MORE

Mountain Flying Part 4 – Speed to Fly

Mountain Flying Part 4 – Speed to Fly

November 7, 2019

5 (not so obvious) things to add to your pre-flight

5 (not so obvious) things to add to your pre-flight

October 30, 2019

Summary of Article: A standard preflight checklist covers the basics, but several commonly overlooked steps can reveal mechanical issues before you ever leave the ground. Start by adding these fiveREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family wings for 65 years; Free beer is a huge success

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family wings for 65 years; Free beer is a huge success

October 21, 2019

Located at the Mannheim City airport, the Friebe Aeroshop is a friendly destination for pilots from all over Germany, and the perfect stop-in for those visiting the picturesque nearby townREAD MORE

Mountain Flying Part 3 – Negotiating the Clouds

Mountain Flying Part 3 – Negotiating the Clouds

October 7, 2019

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family flying heritage, and the owl

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family flying heritage, and the owl

October 2, 2019

Tour the German Flying Club Luftfahrtvereinigung Greven in Muenster, Germany as a guest of long time pilot and member Thomas Siebert. Join host and Executive Vice President of Lightspeed Aviation,READ MORE