by Craig Eichmeyer Too many responsibilities and engagements are usually the cause of irregular eating patterns and skipping meals which is detrimental to general well being.ie, “welcome to the life of a pilot.” Skipping meals has a negative effect [...]
Last fall the aviation themed public park opened on the grounds of the Greenville Downtown Airport. The park includes a large green space, walking trails and an amazing amphitheater with fantastic views of the taxiway and runway. Future additions, as [...]
Each newsletter publication, I will attempt to answer several questions you as an aircraft owner may have regarding SSC as it relates to the services we provide. The first question below is one that I have heard many times. [...]
Summer is upon us! And travel is an irreplaceable pleasure of summer. Many of our families are scattered across the country, making the opportunity to spend time together even more precious. Private air travel? Surprisingly affordable! Time with the [...]
Hangar Talk - For Your "Trans-ponder-ance!" When I began my employment here at Special Services Corporation, I was not completely sure what I was getting into! Sure, there had been multiple opportunities in a dynamic and challenging environment like SATSair, [...]
As Aviation professionals or customers, how does the much talked about sequestration affect us? The Congressional Research Service defines sequestration this way: "In general, sequestration entails the permanent cancellation of budgetary resources by a uniform percentage. Moreover, this uniform percentage [...]
Most of us have far too little "quality" time with our families. Vacations and holidays are wonderful times that we've shared an adventure - something that we will remember and talk about for years. These can be the most precious [...]
Being thankful is considered being conscious of a benefit being received . . . a state of mind - conscious of your surroundings - appreciating those around you. This time of year we seem to be bombarded by the [...]
When I first considered using a Cirrus airplane as a charter airplane, the idea was proposed to me by my new business partner. He owned a Cirrus airplane, and he thought it would make a great charter plane. At first, [...]
The second annual SEAE was held on September 28 & 29 at the Greenville Downtown Airport. It was a great 2 day aviation trade show, despite the rain on Saturday morning, which hosted vendors, education sessions, and static displays. The [...]