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Crucial conversations pave way for innovative product advancements

Despite the success and nostalgia that follow these aircraft, Textron Aviation, seeking a fresh perspective on its products engaged the pilots, owners and instructors that use them day in and day out.

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"Our great grandmother flew this": Decades-long search leads family to Textron Aviation, Beechcraft Staggerwing

Tucked away in the Textron Aviation delivery center sits a Beechcraft Staggerwing Model 17. For aviation enthusiasts and historians alike, this aircraft serves as a reminder of the humble beginnings of what is now Textron Aviation.

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“ONE OF THE GREATEST INVESTMENTS”: A FACTORY-NEW CESSNA PISTON

For nearly three quarters of a century, the Harvey family has been a household name in Snohomish County, Wash. The family began Snohomish Flying Service (SFS) in 1946, incorporating in 1950 and became the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) and flight training school of Harvey Field.

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One to 120: Investment Equals Expansion at Flight School

It started in 1999 with one man and one used aircraft. Danny Perna had a pre-owned CESSNA 152 piston, an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license and a flight instructor rating. That was all it took.

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Adventure and exploration in a 172 #WITHMYCESSNA:

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Mountain Flying in Colorado #WithMyCessna

First of all, if there is anyone out there that is on the fence about taking the mountain flying course…stop thinking about it and just do it! It was one of the most thrilling, rewarding and exciting times I have had flying in a long time.

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AS TECHNOLOGY INCREASES, THE NEED FOR SPECIALIZED AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS FOLLOWS

Aeronautical or sectional maps are good friends to most pilots. Pilots use them to understand departure and arrival areas in order to establish safe flight plans.

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AIRCRAFT KEEP OFFICERS, CITIZENS SAFE

It’s Friday night in Kansas City, Kan. and officers are busy. This weekend, in particular, officers would be involved in seven different vehicle pursuits. Given the population of Kansas City and the nature of police pursuits, the encounters would normally be dangerous for all involved. That’s where the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) Aircraft Unit comes in.

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Choosing a Flight Training Program

The world of aviation is wide and offers opportunities for anyone interested in taking to the skies, regardless of their mission, path or destination. But often, the most intimidating part of taking flight is getting started.

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Finding time to fly

When Mike McVean touches down, he knows all eyes are on his Citation® Mustang®.

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Benefits of earning a multi-engine rating in a turboprop

Even as a child, Peter Tinsman had loved airplanes and wanted to learn to fly, but it wasn’t until he spooled down his responsibilities at work in Dubuque, Iowa, that Tinsman finally had time to devote to his lifelong dream.

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Transitioning from piston to jet in one step

Once single-engine piston pilots get comfortable in the cockpit, some long to go higher and faster with more room and more comfort.

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