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Platinum Aviation Fleet Announcement

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Andy Martens

Platinum Aviation, the leader in Cirrus Aircraft training and rentals, is proud to announce we have transitioned to exclusively  Garmin Perspective equipped Cirrus Aircraft.  This transition signals Platinum Aviation’s desire to provide the latest and best-equipped aircraft for our clients. … Continue reading →

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Exciting Announcements!

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Andy Martens

Platinum Aviation has some exciting news for south Florida Cirrus pilots!  As of today, Platinum Aviation is offering a Cirrus SR-20 Perspective with air-conditioning for training / rental out of our Miami location.  As many pilots in Florida know, flying … Continue reading →

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Non-RNAV Departure Procedures

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Andy Martens

As a professional flight instructor there is no greater reward than the challenge of teaching practical single pilot IFR in the Cirrus. In the process of doing aircraft rental checkouts and instrument proficiency checks (IPC), I have noticed a trend … Continue reading →

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Audio panel set up

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Glenn Juber

One of the least understood systems on most planes is the audio panel. This little masterpiece of electronics allows pilots and passengers to converse, listen to music, and even chat with ATC from time to time. It’s probably the least … Continue reading →

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Day Two – Sun ‘n Fun 2011

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Kerry Hackney

Again the weather was a concern all day. The morning turned out to be great. It was a very warm day with some overcast, but up until about 3 PM we had a really great day. We started out the … Continue reading →

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Sun n Fun – Opening Day

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Kerry Hackney

Sun n Fun 2011 seems to get off to a slow start due to weather. Yesterday, on our drive to Lakeland, we were in a driving rainstorm and worried that we would be renaming the event to Mud n Fun. … Continue reading →

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Cirrus CAPS™ Overhaul – Part Three

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Kerry Hackney

The next steps involve the final composite repair and paint as well as the installation of the rocket motor assembly. Ideally the external repair will be undetectable. In the case of this particular aircraft this process is a bit more … Continue reading →

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Line cutter replacement warning!

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Glenn Juber

Cirrus aircraft offer the life-saving protection of a whole-aircraft parachute that has proven itself over and over. This system requires very little maintenance, but it does have two life-limited components. Reefing line cutters need replacement every six years. And the … Continue reading →

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Pre-purchase tips

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Glenn Juber

Pre-purchase inspections can make your ownership experience a pleasure if you follow a few simple tips. First, and most important, be prepared to walk away! Don’t consider the inspection fee as lost money in that case, count it as the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Platinum’s New Blog

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Kerry Hackney

Welcome to Platinum Aviation’s new blog. We hope you will make this page one you regularly check to find out the latest of what is going on with Platinum Aviation and Cirrus Aircraft. We will also try to post useful … Continue reading →

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