I did a lot of research prior to sending out letters to every Sheriff’s office in the Midwest to offer our charter services. I did not like what I saw. Just a quick google search of prisoner transport lawsuits quickly brought to light a very serious situ…

**Exploring Hangar9: Elevating Your Private Aviation Experience**

Hangar9 is a prominent private aviation company that offers travelers a refined alternative to commercial flying. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what Hangar9 provides for th…

As healthcare providers, doctors play an essential role in ensuring their patients receive the care they need. However, with a significant shortage of healthcare professionals across the United States, many rural areas suffer from a lack of medical reso…

Purchasing an Aircraft and Due Diligence

When purchasing an aircraft there are several levels of due diligence that one should consider taking.

First make sure you get a value on the aircraft from a reputable source such as AOPA’s VREF.

The second and p…

This week I want to discuss the benefits of flying private. Most people think that chartering an airplane or buying a membership into a managed airplane is out of reach and exclusively for the rich and famous.

Now I will be the first to admit that the co…

Recently in the Great Lakes region and through the country there have been a rash of incidents of aircraft landing on the wrong surface and failing to properly follow climb and maintain clearances.

The FAASTeam and Wings members have discussed these situ…

My thoughts today are on being prepared for the all-important check ride and not letting you or the examiner get into your head.

Being a commercially rated pilot, I have been through many check rides over the years. I have never failed a check ride, but …

My thoughts today are on making the GO NO GO decision. With the number of recent general aviation accidents and incidents that I am aware of, there are several questions that have arisen in my mind about many of them.

The first and most pressing is what …

Cockpit Technology and Safety

My thoughts this week are on safety in the cockpit and instrumentation. Many of us that fly GA Aircraft do so out of love of flying or a need to build time but either way most of us do it on a shoe-string budget. With the pr…

Posted on September 2nd, 2022.

When it comes to traveling, there are lots of cool jobs that a person can have. Since many people use airplanes to travel on these days, there are many companies that always seem to be looking for pilots who can fly their …

Posted on September 1st, 2022.

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Here at Hangar 9, we believe in providing our customers with only the best aviation services. In order to help even more people, we thought we’d share some of our kno…