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The AutoPILOT’s Fuel Stop Guide for NBAAThe “must visit” FBOs on your way from the New England or Mid-Atlantic areas

to Atlanta, Georgia for the NBAA’s conference.

Meridian TeterboroWhenflyingintoTeterboroAirport(TEB)inTeterboro,NewJersey,youhavefiveFBOsfromwhichtochoose.However,thelastprivatelyownedFBOonthefieldisMeridian.It’salsooneofthe last truly full-service stations in the area. Located on the west side of the airport, Meridian provides Texaco Jet A and 100LL fuel. Additionally, it has jet maintenance, Honeywell 731 and 36 series APU line service, a Bombardier warranty work center, interior and exterior detailing, and aircraft management and charter. Pilot amenities provided include a weather room, business center, workout room, sleep room, pilot lounge with pool table and home theater system, free Internet and crew cars. Currently ranked as the number one FBO on FltPlan.com and holding various other high rankings in piloting magazines across the nation, Meridian not only competes with larger chain FBOs, but on many instances exceeds expectations. Meridian is dedicated to differentiating itself by making sure its staff honestly loves working with its customers and constantly excel in all areas. Best Wines, vice president of customers service says,“Let’sfaceit,inTeterborotherearefiveFBOsandweall

ProJet AviationLeesburg, Virginia, is known for its colonial heritage, as well as its fantastic airport, Leesburg Executive (JYO). This full-service jet center is located just north of the main terminal and is known as one of the top-notch facilities in the entire state. Theprivately-gatedfacilityhasrampaccess,flightplanning,showers, a pilot lounge, rental cars, 24/7 service upon request, corporate hangar space, hotel discounts and catering. Addition-ally, it’s an Avfuel provider, offers contract fuel and participates in the Avtrip points program. It only specializes in Jet A fuel sales but its attention to turbine aircraft is executed at such a high standard it has clients consistently coming back. Director of Marketing and Client Services Julie O’Brien says,“Weprideourselvesonprovidingfive-starhospitalitythatexceedsexpectations.OurcommentsonAirnav.comandfltplan.com speak for themselves. We go out of our way to not just provide services, but also an experience for our clients.”

ProJet’s executive leadership program is comprised of indi-viduals whose experience when tallied together combines for more than 100 years of experience in aviation. It’s no wonder why its staff also consists of experienced professionals in every area from customer service to maintenance and from the line crew to the management. “We work very hard to earn your busi-ness and to keep it,” O’Brien concludes.

For more information, visit www.projetaviation.com.

sell the same products, Jet A or Avgas. But our reputation comes from our customers becoming our friends and I think that’s a rare distinction between us and our competition, and that’s the result of our fabulous staff.”

For more information, visit www.meridianteb.com.

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Wilson Air Center CharlotteWilson Air Center is an awarding-winning FBO chain and its location at Charlotte Douglass International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, North Carolina, was ranked as the 14th Best FBO in the Americas by an AIN pilot survey in 2009. The FBO is situated on the southeast side of the airport at the intersection of Taxiway D3 and D4. Wilson Air Center Charlotte provides Shell Jet A (with and without Prist) and 100LL fuel. Additionally, it participates in the Shell AeroClass Rewards Program. It also provides crew cars, free Wi-Fi, a business center, weather room, two pilot lounges, snooze room, two conference rooms, VIP lounge, shuttle van service, rental cars, YMCA day passes and a complimentary Golden Tee arcade golf game. “Wilson Air Center is a world-class FBO featuring award-winning service,” General Manager Vince Papke says. “Everything here is geared toward making your trip a success. We know you’ll be pleasantly surprised, but prepare to be impressed.” Furthermore, CLT has just completed a brand-new 9,000-foot runway, which makes getting in and out of the airport even

easier. Wilson Air Center is open 24/7 and also offers 30,000 square feet of available hangar space. For the week of NBAA, the FBO is offering complimentary admission to the newly renovated Carolina Air Museum, which is located just three minutes from its facilities.

For more information, visit www.wilsonair.com.

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September 14 – 16

Aircraft Interiors Expo AmericasLong Beach, California

October 2 – 10

Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaAlbuquerque, New Mexico

October 9 – 10

The Great Georgia AirshowPeachtree City, Georgia

October 19 – 21

NBAA 63rd AnnualMeeting and Convention

Atlanta, Georgia

October 30 - 31

Fort Worth Alliance Air ShowForth Worth, Texas

November 6 – 7

Lackland AirFestSan Antonio, Texas

November 11-13

AOPA Aviation SummitLong Beach, California

November 13 – 14

Fantasy of Flight’s 4th Annual Roar and SoarPolk City, Florida

December 17 - 18

DC-3 75th Anniversary CelebrationSan Carlos, California

February 19, 2011

Valkaria Air FestValkaria, Florida

Announcements

The Dominican Republic’s “Flying Ambassador” ServiceThe Dominican Republic Civil Aviation Authority’s (IDAC) new free program, dubbed its “Flying Ambassador” service, assists private pilots planning a trip to the island. The program provides answers about procedures, customs, fuel, documents and other essential topics involving international flying. No other Caribbean country offers a full-time point of contact for U.S. and Canadian pilots. Jim Parker of Caribbean Flying Adventures has been assigned as the ambassador of the program, as well as its official point of contact. Parker has amassed more than 1,000 flight hours in the islands and has experience at approximately 85 airports in the re-gion. He is poised to personally organize and assist individuals making a trip to the island, and is available for pilots to contact while they are in the country. The Dominican Republic has 14 fee-free airports, as well as casinos, hotels, golf courses and some of the most majestic beaches in the Caribbean. The program accentuates a previous government decree that eliminated all agency fees for private aircraft weighing less than 30,000 pounds.

For more information, visit www.caribbeanflyingadventures.com.

AOPA and EAAto premiere aviation TV series Both of North America’s largest GA organizations will support a new PBS series about the lives and careers of aviators and aviation tech-nology called The Aviators. The EAA hosted a media launch of the premiere episode at this year’s AirVenture. AOPA will host similar events at November’s Aviation Summit in Long Beach, California. The weekly show is a newsmagazine that takes viewers behind the scenes of pilot training, how planes are built and showcase new aviation products. It premiered on all 350 PBS stations nationwide on September 8. Other segments will provide safety tips for private and recreational pilots and career tips for professional pilots. “We’re thrilled by the number of stations across the country ea-ger to air the show,” Executive Producer Anthony Nalli says. “There’s obviously a demand for intelligent, entertaining aviation television and stations and viewers are excited that it’s finally here.” Crews from The Aviators were at AirVenture shooting footage for season two and introducing attendees who stopped by their dis-play to the show.

For more information, visit www.TheAviators.tv.

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People & Places

When pilots step off the plane at a GA airport, bowling alleys, restaurants and

movie theaters are not the first things on their mind, but in better economic times they al-most became the norm. Thom Harrow, owner and CEO of the four-FBO chain APP Jet Cen-ter, knows that many of the FBOs promising these lavish amenities are struggling to stay in business. His company is thriving as it pres-ents service focused on safety and efficiency, and performed by knowledgeable and expe-rienced crew putting you back to where you need to be: in the sky. Harrow purchased the chain from fi-nancial giant Merrill Lynch in 2009 and has been working to boost its profile since. “I’m happy to be the best provider in secondary markets,” Harrow says. These markets in-clude St. Lucie County International Airport (FPR) in Fort Pierce, Florida (which pro-vides on-site U.S. Customs clearance 7 days a week), Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) also in Florida, Manassas Regional Airport (HEF) outside of Washing-ton, D.C., and Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) in San Francisco’s Bay Area. APP Jet Center is more diversified than many FBOs. At its four facilities it provides nearly fifty full hangars, including more than

35 spread over 100 acres at its FPR site. They want to also continue to focus on providing excellent service, safety and efficiency. “I re-ally think we do a good job of that,” Harrow says. He also points out the changing winds in the GA skies. When the economy was good, “FBOs were a rock star experience, owners wanted to put in fancy facilities with lots of stuff no one ever uses: fancy restaurants, movie the-aters, even full bars,” he says. “My feeling is customers don’t primarily care if you spend huge amounts of money on stuff the aircraft owner never actually uses. But it costs money to add these amenities, which, in the current market, makes it hard to provide good service at a competitive price.” He continues, “Flight departments and fractional providers worry more about good service, properly serviced planes and knowl-edgeable line technicians. This is supposed to be easy, not an interstellar experience.” “This is a service business that’s sup-posed to make people’s transition from the air to the ground simple, not complex. Most of the time they don’t go into the building so let’s keep it safe and simple.” Harrow puts a lot of trust in his general managers. He’ll be the first to admit Fort Pierce

General Manager Chris Hambleton knows more about flying than him. “My personal ex-perience with FPR is 30 years. I first stepped foot on the field when I was a youngster,” Hambleton says. “Our operating team includes faces that have been here for two decades.” Hambleton agrees the service provided by the FBO is always more important than the couches. “Many amenities are actually disregarded by clients. Spending a lot of money for something that was better spent on another employee just doesn’t make sense,” he says. “I would much rather have another employee that gives back to the community with the earned income and helps to insure safe and expedient service than an overbuilt facility that is too expensive to operate and is ignored by many of our customers.” At APP Jet Center, pilots receive excel-lent service and workmanship as typical provisions, not lavish goodies that are easily ignored, and Harrow is glad to see it stay that way: “I would be happy if APP stayed the same size it is now, if we were providing the best in service and safety and, as a result, had a good business.”

For more information,visit www.appjetcenter.com.

An FBO focused on service and safety over glamourAPP JetCenter

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As the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex’s population grows exponentially in the 21st century, its need for a full-service airport to accommodate its GA com-

munity expands. Addison Airport (ADS) is nine miles north of Dallas and an ideal stop-over for pilots headed to NBAA’s 63rd Annual Meeting & Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, October 19 through 21. Furthermore, any pilots wishing to attend Super Bowl XLV in Dallas in Feb-ruary 2011 would also be wise to land at ADS. Deputy Director Darci Neuzil says, “We are looking forward to welcoming arriving private aviation travelers and invite them all to experience the exceptional location, services and facilities we offer at Addison Airport.” One of ADS’s three FBOs, Million Air, has just announced plans to build a new 40,000 square-foot hangar which will be used exclusively for charter cus-tomers. ADS has new real estate developments such as Plane Smart Aviation and American Flyers, which has now consolidated its national maintenance and international training to the airport. ExecHangar is also nearing completion of a 24,000 square-foot hangar/office complex. There are more than 60 other businesses on the field at Addison Airport in-cluding aircraft maintenance, sales, charter, avionics, instruction and restaurants. Basically, anything a GA pilot could need has a home at Addison Airport. All of this is not to mention the 170 restaurants, 22 hotels and shopping within two miles of the airport. The two other FBOs at ADS, Atlantic Aviation and Landmark Aviation, include amenities such as fuel, conference rooms, movie theaters, fitness centers, courtesy cars and Internet access. ADS’s website has links to all three FBOs’ websites. Addison will have a booth at NBAA, located very close to the conference’s own booth. The airport will also have special Super Bowl XLV-related prizes and giveaways.

For more information, visit www.addisonairport.net.

People & Places

Addison AirportNorth Texas’ premier GA stop

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C O V E R S T O RY

MaritimeA I R C H A R T E R S

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Introducing the Citation Mustang to the Southeast charter market.

For charter flights throughout the Southeast with class, style and

comfort, Maritime Air Charters has a jet aircraft that will take you to your destination at a turbo prop price—a luxurious Cessna Citation Mustang. Why fly charter? Why fly in a Citation Mustang? Commercial airlines are now asking passengers to arrive at airports no less than 75 minutes before domestic flights, costing you valuable business time, and, in effect, money. A charter flight on the luxurious Mustang means no security lines, no exorbitant parking fees and, due to the Mustang’s low operating costs, a very cost-effective jet charter option. The Transportation Security Administration will soon add heightened security measures at commercial airports, including Explosive Trace Detection hand swabs and random full-body scans, costing you more and more time away from your business than you already experience by flying commercial. Maritime Air Charters has the first Citation Mustang in the Atlanta market and can barely keep up with the demand. Maritime’s Charter Manager Debra Odel says that her pilots are operating several charters per week from Newnan Coweta County (CCO), located 25 minutes south of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. “Demand is excellent for [the Mustang],” Odel says.

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Maritime received delivery of the 200th Mustang on May 4, 2009, at a ceremony in Independence, Kansas, and remains the only Mustang charter company in the Atlanta market. Maritime’s CEO John Bone and President Larry Neu began Maritime Air Charters in 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Bone had already been an airline pilot for more than 20 years. Maritime secured a contract from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy to service many of the islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Some of these islands include—pick up your atlas—Midway Islands, Christmas Island and Palmyra, a U.S. Fish & Wildlife and Nature Conservancy conservation project. Maritime also charters occasionally to Wake Island, Bikini Atoll, Kwajalein and Majuro Atoll in the Marshall Islands. These flights are still being performed using a 19-passenger Gulfstream G1 based in Honolulu. Recently, Maritime began looking for opportunities to charter on the mainland and saw the need for Mustang charter service in the Southeast. Bone is proud of the fact that Maritime has certification to operate the Mustang with a single pilot or with a two-pilot crew. “Sometimes prospective aircraft buyers want to fly up front to experience the plane from that perspective to see if they are interested in purchasing one,” he says. “Other passengers prefer two-pilot crews.” “It’s pretty unique because not all FAR 135 jet operators have single pilot authority,” Bone says. “We’ve got that flexibility.” Maritime’s Mustang is also WAAS-approved and certified for GPS and LPV approaches.

The Mustang has four comfortable passenger seats, plus a lavatory seat, and can take you and three friends up to 1,150 nautical miles at a top altitude of 41,000 feet. It climbs at 3,000 feet per minute when taking off at sea level, and needs just 3,110 feet of runway to take off and can land with just 2,400 feet. With its range of 1,158 nautical miles, charter destinations out of the Atlanta area are well within the Mustangs non-stop range. “We do fly trips out West, which require a short fuel stop but most folks don’t seem to mind taking a 15-minute break to stretch their legs,” Bone says. Maritime also holds commercial operating certificates for Canada and Mexico. The Mustang’s engineering ensures a smooth ride. “With the sleek design and two Pratt & Whitney PW615F engines, it has a cruise speed of 340 knots, while burning less than 90 gallons per hour,” Captain Tony Priest says. “With the Garmin G1000 avionics and high altitude capabilities, we can go direct most of the time and enjoy favorable winds above the weather.” And what a beautiful plane the Mustang is. This sleek little number has glossy curves and a smooth T-tail design. The Citation Mustang has 57 cubic feet and 630 pounds of total baggage storage in nose and tail compartments, unlike some aircraft with tight cabins and tighter baggage holds. Additionally, for your Colorado vacation there’s no need to rent skis, because the aft baggage extension will easily hold skis as well as your golf clubs. For business meetings on the Mustang, executive tables deploy from side ledges, armrests fold down with convenient beverage holders and a 12-volt power outlet.

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TONY BOYD PRIEST, Captain • Maritime Flight Instructor Tony Priest is a Newnan High School graduate and pleased to be working in his hometown. His interest in aviation developed during his tour in Vietnam, where he flew in several types of aircraft, and witnessed many flight operations performed by the U.S. Army and the Marines.

Priest has logged more than 25,000 hours and flown throughout Canada, the Caribbean and the U.S., including extensive flying in Alaska. During his 11 years of flying in Alaska he performed more than 300 med-evac missions, and flew dignitaries, celebrities and news camera crews.

He presently holds an Airline Transport Pilot’s license, which includes a BE-400, CE-500, MU-300 and CE-510S. He’s held positions of chief pilot, director of operations, company flight instructor, and check airman.

Captain Priest has several interests and hobbies, including writing. His non-fiction book, Call Sign – Iceman, based on his tour in Alaska is available at Amazon.com or from TPriest160@charter.net.

RAYMOND FOSTER, Captain • Mustang Mentor Pilot

Raymond Foster is a veteran of more than 37 years of diverse aviation experience with more than 21,000 flight hours. Foster’s aviation experience encompasses GA, scheduled airline, charter, naval aviation and an extensive background as an instructor.

During the course of his career, Foster has served as a chief pilot, chief instructor, and director of safety. He has been involved in several aviation-related projects, most notably the testing and refining of the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System. A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, Foster has more than 220 carrier landings, as well as worldwide transport experience. He was also an instructor of Aviation Technology at Purdue University, one of the most respected university flight training programs in the world.

Foster holds an Airline Transport pilot certificate with single and multi-engine privileges and numerous jet ratings. Foster has C-510S, DC-9, B737, B757 and B767 type ratings and has worked as a mentor pilot to new Mustang pilot owners. In addition, he holds an advanced and instrument Ground Instructor certificate as well as a turbojet Flight Engineer certificate.

During his spare time, Foster plays classical guitar.

JOHN BONE, Captain • Maritime Flight Instructor

John Bone obtained his private pilot license in 1968 at age 17. He attended Northrop University in Englewood, California, obtaining an A&P Mechanic license in 1971.

During the course of his career, Bone has accumulated more than 18,500 hours and has flown as a corporate pilot, 135 chief pilot, 135 director of maintenance, airline pilot, president of Global Jet and president of Maritime Sales & Leasing Inc. Bone is currently the chief executive officer of Maritime Air Charters and a company flight instructor.

Bone holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with type ratings in C-510S, CE-500, LR-JET, BE-400, IA-JET, B727, B737, B757 & B767.

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The Mustang is designed for easy maintenance, and Maritime reports 100 percent dispatch reliability in the first year of operation. Airframe inspection intervals are scheduled every 450 hours and only takes three days to complete, so downtime is a minimal. A review of the aircraft log book shows only seven maintenance write-ups in the first year of operation. The Maritime maintenance team in Newnan is headed by Regional Maintenance Director Shelton “Todd” Thornton. When a passenger charters the Citation Mustang through Maritime Air Charters, they are going to experience the finest in customer service and comfort. According to Priest, a passenger can drive up to the hangar or FBO terminal, have their baggage loaded onto the plane, and depart within five minutes. Standard snacks or drinks are provided as well as any special requests made prior to the flight. On the destination end of their flight, Maritime calls ahead and has their paperwork, if needed, ready to sign. Most passengers are generally off the airport property in five minutes. Essentially, Priest says, “A person doesn’t have to do anything ... We just take care of them all the way until they drive away from the other airport.” Maritime can also pick up passengers anywhere in the general Atlanta area. Although CCO is their home base, they can be at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) or Fulton County Airport-Brown Field (FTY) in just 15 minutes, or Birmingham, Alabama, in 25 minutes. The repositioning rate is less than the charter rate. “Due to the Mustang’s shorter field capabilities, many times, we can get people much closer to their destinations,” Priest says. “Along with losing the standard hassles that go into airline flying, you get a more personalized experience,” Priest says. Each passenger has their own headset available and can control their XM Radio unit with the provided remote control. “All of our passengers have been surprised and complimentary of how comfortable the aircraft is,” he adds. “Another comment we frequently hear is, ‘We can charter a jet for that price?’ It’s been a great experience introducing the aircraft to the charter market.” As pilots who have flown several jets, both Priest and Captain Raymond Foster are real fans of the Mustang. “I love flying the airplane personally,” Priest says. “I put this one at the top of the list for being a really nice airplane to fly.” A quick review of the captains of Maritime shows a combined total time of 64,500 hours, bringing a new level of comfort, and sense of safety, to chartering a jet. The technology in the Mustang is the latest, including synthetic vision, and despite being database-driven, at

night or in dense fog, both crew and passengers can see what’s out there on large screens. This includes the runway and surrounding terrain and obstacles. Customers enjoy that they can see the pilots’ screen from the back of the plane. “I’m sure it adds to a comfortable feeling,” Priest says. “We’ve gotten nothing but comments from our passengers. They generally seem very relaxed.” Maritime Air Charters is greatly enjoying the Mustang and is hoping to acquire more. “As our success continues, we will be actively seeking additional Mustangs to manage and place in the charter fleet,” Bone says. Thornton concurs, adding, “We have ample hangar space and tooling and are ready to take on at least two additional aircraft at this time.” “We are really focused on the Mustang and the Atlanta charter market, and we hope to expand by offering management services to future Mustang owners. We can also offer delivery, ferry services, pilot services, as well as mentoring for new Mustang owners,” Bone says.

When you work hard and need to fly quickly and safely, you shouldn’t have to stand in long lines and undergo invasive security checks. Instead, do as many actors, musicians, politicians and other public figures have done and fly Maritime. Maritime Air Charters offers you a pleasurable, simple, luxury jet experience at turbo prop prices just minutes from the world’s busiest airport. As Captain Priest puts it, “It’s their airplane. They can sit back, relax, close the shades on the windows and listen to their favorite music or watch the sunrise on the way to their destination. You can be at Disney World in the same time you can finally get to the gate at Hartsfield.” He adds, “Especially in today’s economy, the choice in Southeastern charter service seems clear.”For more information, visit www.maritimeaircharters.com, e-mail tony@maritimeaircharters.com or call 770-254-8326.

(L to R) Debra Odel and Carla Joiner.

People & Places

For people in need of emergency medical care, sometimes an angel’s wings take flight in the form of a Piper Chero-

kee 6. Since November 2004, Kenneth Guill and the Missions Made Possible (MMP) non-profit have flown medical patients to locales within a 500-mile radius of its home hangar at Or-lando, Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). The organization began with just one Cessna 182 that Guill held part ownership in before MMP received a donated Piper in December 2008. “It was heaven-sent,” Guill says. Guill can count on a large volunteer base when it comes to fly-ing and supporting between 18 and 20 flights per year. Each flight has two pilots on board, and he estimates five other volunteer pi-lots are on call at any time. The group also has access to several different planes—a Cessna 172, Lake Amphibious seaplane or twin-engine. Fur-thermore, the Cherokee 6’s FDA-approved medical stretcher, which locks into the plane, is an invaluable resource.

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Supporting Florida’s medicalfield with an extra pair of wings.

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It’s the charity and goodwill of local businesses and flight professionals that makes these missions possible. MMP uses the services of a volunteer mechanic, donated hangar space and dis-counted fuel prices. Luckily, this is free medical assistance and Guill and friends depend on charitable donations. By the end of 2009, MMP had received nearly $50,000. Though it isn’t a religious organization, Guill concedes, “We do know we have a purpose here doing what we’re doing, or the Lord wouldn’t allow so many people to step in and help us.” You may have heard of an outfit similar to MMP known as Angel Flight, but according to Guill, there’s a difference between the two: For one, MMP has its own stretcher-outfitted aircraft. Angel Flight, “a wonderful organization,” Guill adds, relies on its volunteer pilots’ aircraft. Still, Angel Flight undertakes more flights than MMP. “We’re just a small organization getting started,” says Guill. As a matter of fact, MMP often assists Angel Flight when it’s in need of pilots or stretchers. Similarly, a hospital’s helicopter can’t travel far distances, whereas MMP will travel up to 500 miles from Orlando. Its pas-sengers must be stable and speaking, or else they’re in need of a different FAA-regulated aircraft. In order to ensure its pilots and crew aren’t infected with any transmittable diseases, MMP also performs background checks on its passengers. Recently, they were asked to transport a patient with swine flu but Guill says MMP had to pass for everyone’s safety. Like many who pursue a life in the sky, Guill was bit by the flying bug as a young kid. “I wanted to be a pilot from age 6 or 7, so I would buy these model kits, but there wasn’t anywhere to fly them living on a farm in Iowa,” he says. By age 10, he had a small plane with a prop engine. “The prop would come around and bite your finger if you weren’t care-ful,” Guill adds. In 1983, he got his private’s and in 2001 was finally able to purchase a plane. As of now, there aren’t enough resources in MMP’s stable to expand its operations, but Guill does have a wish list: to find personnel with aircraft equipped with stretchers and to go further than 500 miles from Orlando so MMP can complete connecting flights across the country. “At this point, we don’t have anyone who can be a connec-tor for us,” Guill says. He emphasizes that anyone with such an aircraft willing to donate time and plane usage receives charitable tax deductions for their services. Guill and his band of angels have helped many within its six-year existence. Guill concludes, “You see the results of it and experience it on every flight.”

For more information, visit www.missionsmadepossible.comor call 407-423-1025.

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