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It has been in the works for several years, but ground will soon be broken for a new general aviation terminal at the Ocala International Airport
The existing terminal was built in 1962.
The new terminal will be 17,000 square feet and the $6 million price tag will be paid for by state and federal grants as well as airport funds.
It will include office space for the airport's fixed-base operator, airport administration, a restaurant with meeting rooms, and car rental service space.
The new terminal is expected to open in December of next year.
The groundbreaking will be October 29th.
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We're excited to announce two new additions to the V1 Family!
(1) N44YP is back in the rental fleet! This airplane is a trainer's dream: Dual Garmin Touchscreens for Navigation, a Garmin 796 for backup weather, charting capabilities and music and also an upgraded Avidyne DFC 90 autopilot. The platform is ideal for a pilot looking to add an instrument rating to their private pilot certificate, or simply to take the first step to become a pilot! At a price point of $165/hour, it's the lowest pricest Cirrus rental in the Tampa/Orlando/Sarasota market. Come in for a discovery flight today!
(2) Kyle Bowman is our newest Cirrus Instructor and is eager to fly with all of you. He started his aviation passion while flying his dad's Piper Comanche at a very early age. Following his dream of becoming a commercial pilot, Kyle is a law enforcement helicopter pilot and an instructor rated in fixed wing and rotor aircraft. He earned his Business Management Degree at St. Leo University and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. We're excited to add him to our already stellar team!
Out of the 40 designated Cirrus Training Providers in the state of Florida, V1 Aeronautical has been selected as one of only two schools statewide to achieve Platinum Training Center status! We would like to thank our dedicated flight training professionals for such commitment to the cause. Our five instructors have a combined total time of about 30,000 flight hours logged. The level of experience we can provide our clientele is unmatched in the local market. We would also like to thank Cirrus Aircraft for recognizing the level of devotion we have to our students and clientele. We vow to continue to provide you with the highest (and safest) level of service possible!
Check out the new paint job on N952RT; looking good! Come take her for a spin today!
We just wanted to keep you informed about a couple big changes we're making over this way:
1. We've added a 2017 Normally Aspirated SR-22 G6 to the fleet! This is most exciting news I'm happy to share. The airplane is awesome. It will be based at Sheltair at PIE (Signature did not have hangar space for it.) And it will be available starting February 26. We'll just require a quick check out (and maybe a sim session if you're unfamiliar with the Garmin Perspective+) for anyone interested in renting
2. N834SR and N44YP are no longer in the fleet.
3. N952RT will still be available for rental and instruction but we're putting in down the entire month of March for a much-needed paint job. It will look great once it's finished!
4. We're adding N315AR, a 2006 SR20 to the fleet on March 16. The setup will be identical to N952RT so it will be easier for primary students to jump from the SR20 to SR22 without having to relearn or reacquaint themselves with new avionics platforms. It can also be used as a backup for renters if 952RT is unavailable.
5. Starting March 1, we're going to a dry rental rate. This means we will only charge you for the time on the airplane (and instructional rates, if applicable). You will pay the appropriate FBO (either Signature Flight Support or Sheltair - PIE) by putting your card on file. The airplane will always be filled to tabs. So when you take the plane, fly it, and return it, the airplane will be refilled to tabs and your card will be charged appropriately. I've attached a revised rental agreement and CC authorization form that will need to be filled out before any of the planes are rented. No rush on the forms, just please be prepared to have them filled out before the next time you plan to fly!
We're very excited for this next chapter and hope to keep continuously improving to make your rental and flight training experiences more enjoyable!
We had a wonderful week with the Cirrus Family of Training Centers, Service Centers, Sales, and Factory Employees. Lots of knowledge was shared and good times had! (See proof below). We're ecstatic for the next chapter with Cirrus Aircraft, including the release of the Vision Jet and the SR G6 Series. Stay tuned for some exciting news at V1 Aeronautical to be released next month!
Yesterday Cirrus announced the launch of the new 2017 SR Series: G6 - the smartest, safest and most advanced models ever of the best-selling SR22T, SR22 and SR20 piston airplanes. Major advancements include: Cirrus Perspective+ by Garmin Flight Deck featuring QWERTY interface, automotive-inspired Cirrus Spectra™ wingtip lighting, and premium cockpit connectivity solutions. The have also increased the useful load on the SR20 Series up to another 150 pounds allowing for longer missions and more favorable weight and balance numbers. V1 Aeronautical will be participating the Cirrus Partner Symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee next week. We're looking forward to reporting back you about all the new features and plans in store for our brand and for Cirrus Aircraft. In addition, stay tuned for some very exciting local news we'll be announcing! Fly Safe Friends.
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