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Our view: Aviation program fits industry, student needs
There is much to like about the new aviation pilot program introduced last week by Rochester Community & Technical College. First, the program fills an anticipated need for pilots at all levels of aviation. Second, it gives students an opportunity [...]
RCTC Announces New Aviation Program
(Rochester, MN)— In response to current industry demand and impending critical workforce shortages, Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), working in partnership with Rochester-based Great Planes Aviation, announced the addition of a new A [...]
Ask ATC: Flight Following vs. Flight Plan
You’ve filed a VFR flight plan. Do you also need VFR flight following? Air traffic controllers explain the difference between the two VFR services. Learn why it makes sense to also request flight following. Ask ATC is produced in partnership with NAT [...]
Cycling a Prop
Featuring Wally Moran Subscriber question: “My POH tells me to cycle my constant speed propeller three times only on the first flight of the day. Why is that? Shouldn’t it be required for every flight?” – Charles M. Wally: “The pi [...]
Instrument Approach Briefing
Part of being a safe IFR pilot is conducting a proper instrument approach briefing. An approach plate is filled with critical information that you must know prior to shooting an approach. Wether you are a commercial pilot or a general aviation pilot y [...]
Flight Following – Is it really necessary?
Over the last few years, I have had several debates with a pilot friend over the use of flight following and I don’t think we will ever agree 100%. My opinion is to use it always, where his opinion is, “if you’re flying VFR, it̵ [...]
Business soaring for Rochester aviation company
Since as far back as he can remember, Nick Fancher has had a passion for flying. “When I was about five,” Nick recalls, “I flew in the backseat of a Cessna 172 with my cousin and thought, ‘this is really cool stuff.’” Nick went on to get his pilot’s li [...]
Rochester International Airport to conduct Full Scale Emergency Exercise
On September 14th 2018, a full scale emergency exercise involving Rochester and Olmsted County emergency response will be performed at the Rochester International Airport. The City of Rochester Emergency Management Division will be hosting and coordi [...]
Great Planes Aviation Gaining Traction with Rochester Flight School
Rochester resident Nick Fancher is taking the city into the skies. This lifelong aviation enthusiast and self-proclaimed “weekend warrior pilot” has recently launched his newest business, Great Planes Aviation , providing charter aircraft service and [...]