News Archive

Premier Aviation at Portsmouth is OPEN!!!

Posted by Admin on 29 Oct 2009 in News.

Premier Aviation at Portsmouth is happy to be open and ready to go. Located on the second floor of the Port City Air building, we're happy to bring a full service flight school back to the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease!

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Safety Seminar: Night Flying on November 18, 2009 @ 6pm

Posted by Admin on 30 Oct 2009 in Safety Seminars.

On November 18, 2009 at 6pm, FAA Safety Team Representative Rob Montgomery and Premier Aviation at Portsmouth will be hosting a two hour discussion on Night Flying. Come and share your knowledge on this favorite wintertime subject. Maybe you'll learn something too!

Where: Premier Aviation at Portsmouth (Upstairs at Port City Air)
When: 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Price: FREE!!!
Registration: Space is limited, so please register through FAASafety.gov.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Air Safety Foundation "Pilot Safety Announcements"

Posted by Admin on 30 Oct 2009 in Safety Blog.

AOPA's Air Safety Foundation has recently released a number of "Pilot Safety Announcements" that take a humorous approach to some of General Aviation's leading accident causes. For a good laugh, take a look. And don't forget to share them with your flying friends... especially those that could use a little extra help. You can see them all on here.

Ask a CFI: Learning to fly!

Posted by Admin on 31 Oct 2009 in Ask a CFI.

Q. How long does it take to learn to fly?

A. Unfortunately, it's impossible to give you a detailed answer to that question. You see, it all depends on what percentage of your time you can dedicate to the process.

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Safety Seminar: Ice and Snow

Posted by Admin on 26 Nov 2009 in Safety Seminars.

Please join us on December 3rd at 6pm for a safety seminar on winter operations. FAA Safety Team Lead Representative Rob Montgomery will lead a discussion on ground icing, airframe icing and runway contamination.

This seminar will be taught at the commercial certificate level, and qualifies for Advanced credit towards the FAA's Wings program.

Note: According to FAASafety.gov, the seminar is "sold out". However, w will do everything we can to accomodate everyone who shows up. So please consider yourself invited.

Safety Seminar: An Evening with Portsmouth & Boston Air Traffic Control- Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Posted by Admin on 13 Jan 2010 in Safety Seminars.

Airspace can be confusing; Why not be confident? Boston TRACON Air Traffic Control Specialist Bob Adelizzi will be joined by Pease Air Traffic Control Tower Specialists to discuss how to conduct safe and efficient flight operations in Boston Class B and Portsmouth Class D Airspace. This is the perfect opportunity to become confident in utilizing ATC services and flying in controlled airspace.

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Save the Date

Posted by Admin on 13 Jan 2010 in News.

Saturday, May 8, 2010 - New England Aviation Expo at Nashua

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - Got Glass? Technically Advanced Aircraft Seminar, Premier Aviation at Portsmouth, LLC. Sign up at faasafety.gov

Saturday August 28, Sunday August 29, 2010 - Blue Angels come to Portsmouth!

Safety Seminar: Famous Accidents!

Posted by Admin on 15 Jan 2010 in Safety Seminars.

Aside from the tragedy, aircraft accidents offer other pilots an opportunity to learn from the misfortune of others. This briefing will feature FAA Safety Team Lead Representative Rob Montgomery, who will discuss several well investigated famous accidents, along with the risk management techniques that might have prevented them.

Join us on February 11, 2010 at 6pm in the Premier Aviation classroom. To register and get driving directions, please visit FAASafety.gov.

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Safety Seminar: CFI Workshop #6

Posted by Admin on 12 Feb 2010 in Safety Seminars.

"Takeoff, Landing, and Low Altitude Maneuvering & Aircraft Operational Limitations

FAASTeam CFI Workshops provide an opportunity for Flight Instructors, Ground Instructors, Pilot Examiners, and the FAASTeam to meet and collaborate for safety. The result is the ability to enhance communication and standardization of the pilot training and evaluation processes. Be part of the solution and join fellow CFIs to improve safety!

Join us on Tuesday, March 2 at 6pm at Premier Aviation. For registration information and driving directions, please visit FAASafety.gov.

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First Solo: Geoff Arnold

Posted by Admin on 17 Mar 2010 in News.

Congratulations to Geoff Arnold, who soloed a Cessna 172SP - N1401T on March 9. 2010. Here he is (on the right) with his CFI, Tennesse Garvey.

PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL

Posted by Admin on 30 Apr 2010 in News.

PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL ANNOUNCED!

Our 8 week Private Pilot Ground School begins Wednesday, May 12th!
Start time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The cost is $325.00 and includes all materials.

Our Private Pilot Ground school course will allow you to develop the aeronautical knowledge required for certification as a Private Pilot. The Ground school will help in preparing you to pass the FAA Private Pilot Written Knowledge Test.

We are currently taking sign-ups for this class.

Call/email for more info.