Author Archives: Regalair

Winter is a GREAT Time to Fly!

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Regalair

When non-pilots picture winter weather, they’re often thinking about avoiding it and sitting in front of a nice, warm fire with a mug full of hot chocolate. Not you. You’ve got aviation on the brain and 100LL that flows through … Continue reading →

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Building Hours Towards a Career in Aviation

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Regalair

Pilots pursuing a career with the airlines often struggle to find cheap and efficient ways to build the required 1500 hours for their Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating. It’s a lot of flight time and often a big jump from … Continue reading →

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N6132G Cessna 172N receives a few big updates.

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Regalair

Cessna 172P N51380 with its new avionics package is back on the line with a Garmin GTN 650 Touch Screen IFR GPS/NAV/COM radio in the #1 radio stack position and a Bendix\King KX-155 communication\navigation radio in the #2 position. The … Continue reading →

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Piper Warrior N161SM Avionics Upgrade

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Regalair

The Piper Warrior N161SM is in the avionics shop now getting an upgrade. At the scheduled completion on 12/11, it will have the following Garmin additions: GMA340 Audio Panel GNS430W GPS/NAV/COM – WAAS GTX330ES Transponder with ADS-B Out We will … Continue reading →

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N738BU is back with a an updated interior

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Regalair

N738BU is back with a an updated interior with carpets, vinyl sides, and new leather seats. Our 180hp 172 has come a long way since the brown and yellow plaid interior when we acquired it. Stop by and check it … Continue reading →

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N6132G Cessna 172N gets a new Garmin GTN 650.

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Regalair

Cessna 172N N6132G avionic’s package has been updated to a Garmin GTN 650 Touch Screen IFR GPS/NAV/COM radio in the #1 radio stack position and a Bendix\King KX-155 communication\navigation radio in the #2 position. The new GTN 650 has additional … Continue reading →

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N4922T Piper PA28-R200 Arrow gets a new Garmin GTN 650.

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Regalair

Piper Arrow N4922T avionic’s package has been updated to a Garmin GTN 650 Touch Screen IFR GPS/NAV/COM radio in the #1 radio stack position and a Bendix\King KX-155 communication\navigation radio in the #2 position. The new GTN 650 has additional … Continue reading →

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Regal Air’s new Piper Warrior, PA-28-161, N161SM is now on our flight line

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Regalair

Our Warrior, N161SM, is finally on the line and ready to go for VFR rental flight for both students and licensed pilots. There are a few kinks we’re working on to get it IFR legal, but you can get checked … Continue reading →

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Cessna N51380 has new KX-165A/KX-155 nav/com avionics.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Regalair

Cessna N51380 avionic’s package has been updated to a Bendix\King KX-165A communication\navigation radio in the #1 radio stack position and a Bendix\King KX-155 communication\navigation radio in the #2 position.The new KX165A has additional features such as pre-stored frequencies, flight timer … Continue reading →

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