By Brad Pierce – President of Restaurant Equipment World
Something amazing happened way back on July 3, 1996. I took my first flight in a small general aviation aircraft at Air Orlando. In just under two hours of soaring through the blue skies above, I knew that my life had changed forever. That was the start of a long-term relationship with Air Orlando that’s truly been remarkable. A lot has changed in my life and flying career since that first flight, but one thing has remained constant, Air Orlando has been a solid company the excels in every area of their operations. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Air Orlando.
The basis for my exemplary view of their operations is multi-faceted. I earned my Instrument Rating training with their flight instructors, who were some of the most dedicated and professional people in the industry. I’ve also done recurrent training with them to keep myself, my family, and my business associates safe – and legal. My credit card company can confirm I’ve spent countless hours in their pilot shop that’s filled with everything a pilot could ever imagine. I’ve also been both a rental customer as well as an aircraft owner who’s had an airplane on a lease-back program with their flight school. Throughout my ownership experience of three airplanes, each of them has been meticulously maintained by the highly trained staff at the AOA Maintenance facility. I have no doubt that any of their mechanics would put their own families in any plane that they maintain given the high level of quality they achieve during each visit. Most importantly, I’ve spent a great deal of time over the years with the management of Air Orlando. Talking, often about airplanes, yet also about people, places and business in general. I think you can tell an awful lot about an organization by getting to know the people behind the operation. In the case of Air Orlando, the company is run by some of the finest individuals and most trustworthy people I’ve ever had the honor of knowing.
As we fast forward quite a few years, it leads me to explore the true impact Air Orlando has had on my life. I currently fly a Turbo Cirrus SR22 aircraft which I use extensively in my business. While many competitors are limited by geographic constraints and hoping for better times ahead, I’m actually out there expanding our business and meeting face-to-face closing deals. Just last week I asked a customer in San Antonio if we were up against many competitors for a project – their response was typical – “yes, we’ve gotten proposals from several companies, but you’re the only person to actually show up and visit us.” That statement was followed by a smile as this customer was turning from a prospect into a sale, something that would have been difficult to accomplish without the use of a general aviation aircraft. The number of similar stories that I could convey are countless. My logbook reads like a novel of business and personal experiences made possible through use of general aviation. My company has grown ten-fold over the past years and I have Air Orlando to thank as a trusted partner who has been a key ingredient in this success story. I urge other business operators and individuals to explore all that Air Orlando has to offer. Their services will give you a solid tool to change your life, take your business to new heights, and open doors to new experiences to enjoy with your friends and family.
Air Orlando is My Aviation Place!
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